Whiting Lane PTO 

Meeting Agenda 

April 9, 2026

Welcome!

Meeting Minutes Vote- Ellen Piccolo- Secretary

Principals Update: Kelly Sousa Purcell 

Open Discussion Topics: 

• wlpto.org Google Workspace custodian

Treasurer: Peter Jorgensen

Fundraising: Julia Toof

Food Pantry: KJ Hill

Room Parent Coordinator & Volunteer Coordinator: Alana Curren 

Since my last update in March, I’ve continued to focus primarily on advancing the Whiting Lane lunch composting and recycling initiative, while also working closely with room parents to ensure April communications were shared with families.  Also acting room parent for the Puglielli classroom, as my originally assigned contact has been unresponsive.

Over the course of the month, I circulated updates to highlight several key events and opportunities, including the April composting schedule, Teacher Appreciation Week, Rock & Run, our monthly food pantry fundraisers, Running Club, etc.

Outreach: Rusty McMillan

PTC/BOE Representative: Shayna Quinn

ELC Representatives: Devin Shea

5th Grade Coordinator: Taylor Hooper

Co-Presidents: Erika Tapper & Gretchen Taubl

• Para Appreciation- went really well!

• Bylaws Final Version

• Gretchen, stepping down. Nomination for Ernest Ourso to take her spot for remainder of the school year

Up for a vote:

• Courtney Phelan- $5,500 

• Ernest Ourso for Co-President role 

Upcoming Important Dates:

• Rock n Run Pep Rally- Friday April 24th at 2:30pm

• 4/30- WL Night at Joeys

• 5/4- 5/8 - Spirit Week 

• Friday 5/8 - Rock n Run!

Next Meeting: 

May 14, 2026 6:30pm