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.
PTCO Contacts
Position |
Email |
Name |
Co-President 1 |
Nikki Kohler |
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Co-President 2 |
Whitney Bressler |
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VP Communications |
Arielle Whitacre |
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Treasurer |
Caitlen Doeden |
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Deposit Treasurer |
Michelle Blanchard |
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Disbursement Treasurer |
Vacant |
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Secretary |
Colleen Alabado |
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Ways and Means - Committee Chair |
Kerri Richter |
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Hospitality Committee Chair |
Abby Langum |
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School Support Committee Chair |
Liz Pearne |
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Events Committee Chair |
Mary-Beth Grubenhoff |
Board Position Descriptions
All board members are expected to attend monthly PTCO meetings and attend all PTCO events, as available.
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
- 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.
Grant documents: a description of each grant type and the processes required can be found in the Adopted Bylaws document.
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.
- 22-23 Adopted Bylaws
- 22-23 Adopted Budget
- Actual Budget as of 10/31/2022
- 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
Grant documents: a description of each grant type and the processes required can be found in the Adopted Bylaws document.
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.
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.
