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About & Contact

Mission Statement


Through programs and events designed to bring our community together the goal of the BFHE PTCO is to garner resources to support student learning and achievement in technology, arts, and science. Our mission is to create a continuous cycle of good will for our children who will benefit today and in the future.

Guiding Principles


  • To provide leadership in academic resources through technology;
  • To support the arts and healthy lifestyle programs;
  • To create well rounded students through the exposure of external programs;
  • To encourage parent partnerships and community involvement.
BFHE PTCO will follow these guiding principles in decision-making regarding allocation of resources

PTCO Contacts


Position
Email
Name
Co-President 1
copres1.bfheptco@gmail.com
Nikki Kohler
Co-President 2
copres2.bfheptco@gmail.com
Whitney Bressler
VP Communications
communications.bfheptco@gmail.com
Arielle Whitacre
 Treasurer
treasure.bfheptco@gmail.com
Caitlen Doeden
Deposit Treasurer
deposittreasurer.bfheptco@gmail.com
Michelle Blanchard
 Disbursement Treasurer
disbursementtreasurer.bfheptco@gmail.com
Vacant
Secretary
secretary.bfheptco@gmail.com
Colleen Alabado
 Ways and Means - 
​Committee Chair
waysandmeans.bfheptco@gmail.com
Kerri Richter
Hospitality Committee Chair
hospitatlity.bfheptco@gmail.com
Abby Langum
 School Support Committee Chair
bfheschool.bfheptco@gmail.com
Liz Pearne
 Events Committee Chair
events.bfheptco@gmail.com
Mary-Beth Grubenhoff

Board Position Descriptions


All board members are expected to attend monthly PTCO meetings and attend all PTCO events, as available.
  • Co-President* is a two-year commitment and consists of one new/incoming member and one returning member. Co-Presidents preside at all PTCO meetings and are members of all committees. This position is responsible for oversight of major fundraisers and works closely with committee chairs, specifically fall Fun Run and spring auction. Co-Presidents work with the treasurer and principal to create an annual budget, and they are required to attend annual training provided by CCSD Parents Council.
  • VP Communications* is a two-year commitment responsible for weekly distribution of Hooties Highlights (e-newsletter). This position also creates the printed calendars and maintains PTCO’s Facebook page, Instagram page, and website.
  • Events Committee Chair is a two-year commitment and will oversee the chair(s) of the following events: Book Fairs, Storybook Ball and Spring Family Event. This position will assist chair(s) as needed with publicity, volunteers, budget and money-handling, forms and procedures.
  • Hospitality Committee Chair is a two-year commitment and will oversee the chair(s) of the following committees/events: Community Nights, Dads & Doughnuts, Muffins with Moms, and Teacher Appreciation. This position will assist chair(s) as needed with publicity, volunteers, budget and money-handling, forms and procedures.
  • Ways & Means Committee Chair is a two-year commitment and will oversee the chair(s) of the following programs: School Directory, BoxTops, Labels for Education, Earning4Learning, and Longmont Milk Caps. This position will assist chair(s) as needed with publicity, volunteers, budget and money-handling, forms and procedures.
  • School Support Committee Chair is a two-year commitment and will oversee the chair(s) of the following programs: Spirit Wear, Legacy Bricks, School Supplies, and Graduation Signs. This position will assist chair(s) as needed with publicity, volunteers, budget and money-handling, forms, and procedures.
  • Bookkeeping Treasurer* is a two-year commitment responsible for tracking income/expenses, monthly budget reports, tax preparation, and counting at events. The Bookkeeping Treasurer will work with community insight and the executive board to prepare a proposed budget for a vote yearly. Treasurers are required to attend one training provided by CCSD Parents Council. Additional training is offered for tax preparation.
  • Disbursement Treasurer* is a two-year commitment responsible for writing checks (requests and reimbursements), distribution of petty cash, and assisting the Deposit Treasurer and Bookkeeping Treasurer with counting at events. Treasurers are required to attend one training provided by the CCSD Parents Council.
  • Deposit Treasurer* is a two-year commitment responsible for depositing all checks, tracking donations and counting at events. Treasurers are required to attend one training provided by CCSD Parents Council.
  • Secretary* is a two-year commitment responsible for recording the minutes of each PTCO meeting. The secretary also maintains printed copies of the minutes and distributes minutes electronically after each meeting.

We will need many volunteers for our fundraising events. Please see "Events Calendar" tab for the list of the events planned for 2022-2023 school year. If you are interested in volunteering at the events please send us an email.​

​* denotes executive board member

Board Documents 


Please click on each topic to find those documents. Please note this section is still being updated. 
  • 22-23 Adopted Bylaws
  • 22-23 Adopted Budget
  • Actual Budget as of 12/31/2023 
  • Meeting Agenda 9/14/22
  • Meeting Minutes 9/14/22
  • Meeting Agenda 10/14/22​
  • Meeting Minutes 10/14/22
  • Meeting Agenda 11/16/2022
  • Meeting Minutes 11/16/2022
  • Meeting Agenda 1/20/23
  • Meeting Minutes 1/20/23
If there are any questions about documents please reach out to the Co-Presidents, Nikki or Whitney. 

Grant documents: a description of each grant type and the processes required can be found in the Adopted Bylaws document. 
  • Classroom Grant Forms
  • Grade Level Grant Forms
  • Curricular Level Grant Forms

Please see a list of Frequently Asked Questions that the PTCO has received. If you have any additional questions please reach out to one of the co-presidents. 

​FAQ Document 

Sales License: As required by the City of Aurora, the PTCO has acquired a sales license. 
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Bylaws and Budget Vote Results


Below are the survey results from the proposed budget and bylaw survey. Questions - please email ​Co-Presidents, Nikki or Whitney.
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Funds Survey

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Please CLICK HERE to access the survey. Survey is open until 2/3 at 5:00pm. 
Black Forest Hills Elementary School Parent Teacher Community Organization ​(BFHE PTCO)
communications.bfheptco@gmail.com
25233 E. Glasgow Dr., Aurora, CO 80016
720.886.8900
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