GRASSO SOUTHEASTERN TECH

PARENT-FACULTY ORGANIZATION

Minutes

November 1, 2007

Attendees:  John Blake; Maggie Delaporta; Suzanne Matteson; Turhan Papadopoulos; Jack Cervera; JoAnn Ammons; Denise James; James McPherson.

Meeting called to order at 6:40 p.m.

Treasurer’s Report:  Mr. Papadopoulos reported that there was $474.37 in savings.  The PFO will be reimbursing parents/students with financial problems for monies paid for uniforms.  Grasso’s Student Assistance Fund should reimburse the PFO.  Jack Cervera made a motion to accept; Sue Matteson seconded.

Secretary’s Report:  Mr. Cervera noted an error in scholarship amount for BET.  The scholarship amount is $6,000 and $11,000 is being given for supplies and equipment for the shop.  Sue Matteson made a motion to accept minutes with change; Jack Cervera seconded.

Sports Boosters:  Sue Matteson said they are selling a lot of sweatshirts.  Jack Cervera mentioned hooded sweatshirts are not allowed in school.  Sue Matteson will talk to Kerry Bell to clarify policy.

School Store/Uniforms:  Not selling much except for sweatshirts.  There is a lot of inventory.  Diego is owed money for uniforms.  There are extra Henley shirts

Grad Party:  Mrs. Borden and Mrs. Wilson are chairing the meeting tonight.  Between teachers and parents, approximately 11 people are at that meeting.

Homecoming:  Tabled.

By-Laws:  Tabled.

Flags:  Tabled.

Fundraisers:  Tabled.

Craft Show:  $292.50 was made for drawing and food sales one day.  A final profit has not yet been totaled.  Paid the custodians $350.  JoAnn Ammons suggested not doing the craft show next year.  Crafters want ads – too expensive.

Open House:  Scheduled for Thursday, November 8th from 6-8.  PFO needs table.  Sue Matteson will work at it.  Can’t find sign for open house.  Jack Cervera indicated that it is at Groton Utilities.

Open to the Floor: 

• Culinary is selling pies for Thanksgiving.  You can order through November 13th.
• Student Council sponsoring a nerf-ball event November 16th.  PFO can sell food.
• Sue Matteson suggested setting something up for FAFSA.
• The next meeting scheduled for December 6th will include pot luck holiday party.  Everyone can bring something.