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Tech PFO Meeting opened at 6:32 pm. Secretary’s Report: read and approved with changes: Under Items brought up by John, they were actually brought up by Ken, change statements to schools can no longer accept donations from any contractor who deals with the state, and also any company who has a lobbyist in Hartford can not donate to the school. Motion to accept L.Davis, 2nd S.Matteson. Treasurer’s Report: a partial treasurer’s report was drafted by K. Sidle, motion to accept by S. Matteson, 2nd by L. Davis. Heidi Balch from Central Office came, she works with Skills USA, parental involvement and hairdressing/fashion shops. PFO can sell non-nutritional food after last school bell. State wide PFO meetings are held in Middletown @ 6pm, every other month, open to all PFO parents, meetings are there to use as a sounding board, to get ideas and solutions from other schools. If you find any grants, some one in Central office, possibly Sandy Casper could help you fine tune it. Drew Solis is there working with “CT Tech HS Foundation”, it’s outside the school system, and can receive donations from businesses. PFOs need non-profit status, can raise no more than $25,000 than must file taxes. Can keep a certain amount? In and roll over to next year with out problems. Old Business: Craft Show: went off okay even though we couldn’t set up Fri. nite. Crafters weren’t happy shoppers were not buying. Possibly change date for next year. J. Ammons would like to send out flyers to the crafters for suggestions for next year, possible lower price to $25 if crafter brings table, if need table add $10 more. PFO has 3 plastic tables. Not one teacher donated anything for the bake sale, very disappointing. J. Ammons submitted bills for $141.97, S. Matteson motion to reimburse, L. Davis 2nd. Sports Boosters: No sweatshirts yet to sell because Critical Signs is busy with Christmas orders. With sales at Basketball games, Suzanne would like 50/50 split Grad Party and Sports boosters. Need ice, will ice machine be working? Or which hotel may we possibly get ice from? Check with Mr. Jones. Mr. Lewin has been giving boys money to stay for games, Suzanne would like to donate $100 to Athletics for basketball admission for players to each others games. Motion by S. Matteson, 2nd by J. Ammons. Grad Party: Discussed spring fund raiser @ Applebee’s and bowling at Coast Guard Academy. S. Matteson made motion for $500 for deposit to hold location, 2nd by G. Fafard. They will need a copy of our liability insurance, will possibly need to rent some tables and chairs. Suzanne would like everyone to take 5 pizza cards to sell them, since we have so many. S. Matteson had invoice for $135 for t-shirts. Motion L.Davis 2nd by J. Ammons to approve funds. New Business: Treasurer: Pam has officially resigned. Karen Sidle will be acting treasurer and acting secretary. Motion to accept by S.Matteson, 2nd by J. Ammons. Shirt Refund: Winter Harden will need to show proof of cancelled check for a reimbursement. School close: School will be closed 12/14 or environmental testing, which can’t be done with students and faculty in building, possibility also 12/15. Graduation can not be before the 180th day. Mr Beebe: He was not present, no specifics or dates known, just to have a Klondike Run in January to raise money for track. S.Matteson made motion to work with Sports Boosters, L. Davis 2nd. Football: John only stated that Mrs. Bell is in the process of contacting another school in the area. More to come. Other Items: Need new refrigerator for school store, a refurbished one at Pequot Appliance costs about $100-$150. Motion to approve up to $150 made by S. Matteson, 2nd by L. Davis. Possibly need $20 to take to transfer station. Motion to adjourn @ 8:45 pm: J. Ammons,
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