About Us

Welcome to the 2011-2012 school year! The GBMS PTO invites you to become involved in your school. Your time, talents and energy are vital to promoting an enriching educational experience.

2011-2012 PTO Co-Presidents
Alanna Sullivan (email)
Carollina Song (email)

2011-2012 PTO Board
Secretary: Amy Felton
Treasurer: Barbara Bernard
6th Grade VP: Kim Allgood
6th Grade VP: Jill Sapoznick
7th Grade VP: Beth Powers
7th Grade VP: Pam Scott
8th Grade VP: Julie O’Shea
8th Grade VP: Rosemary Hall
8th Grade VP: Toyin Adeyemi
Teacher Rep: Gayle Durckel
Volunteer Coordinator: OPEN
Fundraising Coordinator: Kim Allgood
Web Page Coordinator: Alan Kimrey

The PTO has recently funded:

  • Teacher book wish lists
  • Math room calculators
  • Honor Roll Breakfast assembly
  • $5,000 grant to GBMS Library
  • Staff appreciation lunches
  • Books for the Book Club
  • Dedicating framed artwork to retiring teachers
  • Oak Park Education Foundation initiatives
  • Track uniforms

G.B.M.S. PTO is a Tax-Exempt Organization

As such, sales taxes are not required to be paid when purchasing on the school’s or the PTO’s behalf.

Effective, January 12, 2011, no sales taxes will be reimbursed when check requests are submitted.  Copies of all receipts are to be included with all reimbursement requests, as noted on the check request form.  Copies of the form as well as a current tax exempt certificate are in the PTO drawer in the school office.  In addition,  copies can be requested of the treasurer via email or US mail.

Approved January 12, 2011