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Faculty Organization
PFO
Grasso
Tech PFO
October 4, 2006 minutes 6:40 pm
Secretary’s
Report:
Meeting began with report read and accepted, motion to accept by
L. Davis, second by S. Matteson
Treasurer’s Report: Read by secretary, treasurer Pam Gonski
not present. Motion to accept by D.James, second by L.Berns
Old
Business:
1. Grad Party: Minimal discussion on locations. Westerly Y –
we are on a call back; Mystic Y says they do not rent out anymore;
Mystic Oral School is $1000; someone mentioned to check the Mashentucket
Community Center.
S.Matteson mentioned that she would like the basic t-shirt sales
to go to the ANGP. The purchasing price is approximately $5.
2. Car Show: Pam will do the shopping – hot dogs, hamburgers,
sausages, water, soda, cider, chili, chowder, nachos. Supposedly
we can’t do hot dogs because there will be a vendor at the
school portion. Breakfast items – coffee and donuts.
3. Homecoming Dance: PFO will do the refreshments – pizza,
candy, chips, soda, water.. Dance hours are 6-10. A discussion about
state rule stating that only “nutritional food” can
be sold before 4:00 pm. This topic was discussed in detail at the
state PFO meeting.
4. Parent Night: a request was put forth for some parents to man
a PFO table 5-7 pm. This year a new format; 5-6 pm 9th &12th
grade parents in academics, 6-7 shop cycle. Visa versa for the 10th
and 11th grade parents.
5. School Store: the store will be open Mons, Weds, Fris. during
lunch.
6. Fundraisers: Craft Show: Dec. 2nd 10-3 pm. J.Ammons sent flyers
to past crafters, sent info to newspapers, cable cos., has posted
flyers around town, senior centers, libraries, churches. Joanne
is also looking for baked goods to sell - Easy profit. Will need
to pay a security guard and a janitor for the hours school is open.
7. Statewide PFO Meeting: at prior was discussed food that can be
served to students; a parental policy for what the organizations
need to abide by.
Heidi from Central office will be down soon to let us know how they
function.
Bills
and Communications – nothing presented
New
Business:
1. Sports Boosters club: S. Matteson would like a parent group as
another entity. The school sports boosters club, are the students
with Mrs. Levitsky, the money they raise goes into a student activity
fund; i.e. the rifle team is selling fruit.
Mr. Blake stated that if the adult club is started, per the state
system, they need to have their own insurance. Mr. Blake suggested
they be a part of the PFO to fall under the insurance policy. That
policy cost $500/year for $1million . It will cover 4 functions.
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2. Change of meeting date: we will be moving the meetings to the
2nd Wed. of the month to accommodate Mrs. Bell, who would like to
attend the meetings. Motion made by K.Sidle and second by L. Davis.
Next meeting will take place November 8th.
3. T-shirts: S. Matteson asked if money could be appropriated to
start with a small number of t-shirts to sell. She was checking
into basic school eagle shirts, and then some type of generic athletic
designed shirt. Motion made by D.James. and second by L.Berns to
appropriate $150 as start up funds.
Meeting adjourned at 8:pm.
Submitted by K. Sidle
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