GRASSO SOUTHEASTERN TECH Minutes Attendees: John Blake; Ken Welsh; Turhan Papadopoulos; Suzanne Matteson; Linda Davis; Kerry Bell; Maggie Delaporta; Chris Jones; JoAnn Ammons Meeting called to order at 6:40 p.m. Secretary’s Report: As last year’s secretary, Mr. Papadopoulos read the minutes from the last meeting of June 6, 2007. Mr. Blake made a motion to accept. Mrs. Davis seconded. Treasurer’s Report: Mr. Papadopoulos reviewed the status of the checking account, indicating it was $489.89 in the red. The money market account has a balance of $3,305.80. Ms. Delaporta made a motion to discuss treasurer’s report; Mrs. Davis seconded. Cost and status of school uniform shirts discussed. We have henleys, but people want the polos. Ms. Ammons delivered $300 in checks received from crafters for their spot in craft show. It was determined that we don’t need to transfer money from the money market account. We have shirt and craft deposit money to cover deficit and food for cat show. Mrs. Matteson made a motion to accept Treasurer’s Report; Mrs. Davis seconded. (Note – it was later determined that this report was not an “official report.” There was an outstanding bank statement from the end of July/beginning of August. This statement included a deposit of which the new Treasurer was unaware. Thus, account not in the red.) OLD BUSINESS Grad Party: Mrs. Matteson did lots of fund raising. The graduation class of 2007 did not contribute to grad party. Fund Raising: Needs to be improved. It was suggested to ask Student Council for support. Mr. Welsh indicated he purchased 72 “pep flags” at $7 each ($532). If we chose to sell them we might sell them for $10. If they don’t sell, Mr. Welsh will pay for them. These flags were not approved by the PFO as a fundraiser. Mr. Welsh indicated it would be a test. Cat Show: Taking place Saturday and Sunday, September 8 and 9. PFO will sell food and beverages from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. Mr. Blake and Mr. Welsh will be shopping Friday night; everything will be made Saturday morning. Help is needed to sell food. Breakfast will be from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Most help is needed for lunch between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Prices should be raised this year. It was suggested to review prices from Craft Show. More chairs and tables are needed. Craft Show: Scheduled for Saturday, October 27th. Will have new expense this year for full time custodian. Possible need for security. Mrs. Ammons has a list of food that sold well last year. Only have eight participants so far. She gave $300 from crafters to the Treasurer for deposit. Ms. Delaporta will speak to student grandmother who expressed interest. Perhaps she can help. Mrs. Ammons purchased paints for new sign but has not submitted expense yet. Ms. Supples, Art teacher, also working on a sign. Car Show: Scheduled for Saturday, October 6th. Someone needs to contact parent who expressed interest in entering cars. Refer to Jack Cervera. Whether or not PFO can sell food was discussed. Can we have a spot? Mr. Blake will check with Mr. Cervera. School Store and Uniforms: There has been lots of help from maintenance, security, and office staff. All three administrators were also recognized for selling shirts. We have approximately 98% compliance. Sweat and long-sleeved shirts were discussed. Offer crew only. We can purchase for $12.50 and sell for $15. These will be ordered on demand and will start with one color – blue. Mr. Jones suggested exhibiting options in display case where art is normally displayed. Mrs. Bell would like to use the imperfect shirts for students who come to school out of uniform. “Property of Principal Bell” could be added to these shirts, which would hopefully encourage students to wear their own uniform shirts. These shirts would be given in exchange for some type of collateral and returned at the end of the day to be washed for the next day. It was recommended that we get order forms ready for sweat and long-sleeved shirts. Mr. Blake indicated he knows someone who can sell shirts for less than Diego. It was suggested that he write something up for review and consideration. It was questioned and discussed whether we stay with Diego (Critical Screen Printing) for full school year or perhaps look at other vendors.
Mrs. Matteson made a motion that Items 6 (By-Laws) and 7 (Grad Party) of Agenda be tabled. Mrs. Davis seconded. Miscellaneous: Mrs. Bell indicated that in the future the school will use the phone calling system to remind parents of PFO meetings. Something will be planned for Parent Night. Newsletter suggested. Mrs. Matteson made a motion to move originally scheduled meeting of 10/04 to 10/11 due to conflict with Parent Night. Mr. Jones discussed the CD’s from last year’s grad party. He gave one to each student present and mailed the remainder to the students who did not attend. Need for Membership Committee – Mrs. Matteson nominated Ms. Delaporta to Chair the committee and Mrs. Bell offered to assist. Brief discussion followed on whether or not we could have a parent directory, using the information from the PFO membership forms sent in by parents. Mr. Jones made a motion to adjourn meeting at 8:20 p.m. Mrs. Matteson seconded. |