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Technologies

 Connecticut State Department of Education

Grasso Technical High School

Parent Faculty Organization

 

January 8, 2009

 

MINUTES

 

Members present: C. Gauld, J. Stearns, L. Davis, M. Levitsky, K. Motola, N. Walker, M. Delaporta, C. Jones, K. Bell

 

Meeting called to order at 5:34 PM

 

  • Secretary  Report
    • Minutes from Dec. 4 meeting submitted and reviewed by meeting attendees.
    • M. Levitsky motioned to accept Secretary Report.  K. Bell seconded.  Motion was passed unanimously.

 

  • Treasurer’s  Report
    • Account spreadsheet was reviewed.
    • Flags are paid for. J
    • Athletic folding chairs are paid for.
    • Sport Booster Account is -$60.69, but will be replenished quickly.
    • C. Jones bill from 2008 Grad Party received and paid for.
    • Charter Oak Federal Credit Union account needs to be closed.  As it is in under J. Blake’s and G. Papadopolous’ names, they should close the account.  M. Delaporta will contact them.
    • C. Jones seeks to confirm Softball/Baseball pasta dinner fundraiser (March 2008) profits—approx. $480.00.  Baseball team has spent $, but softball team has not.  PFO will review April 2008 minutes.  When needed, funds can be transferred from “un-allocated” account.
    • M. Levitsky motioned to accept the Secretary’s Report.  K. Motola seconded the motion.  Motion was passed unanimously.
  • Committee Reports
    • Sports Boosters (Jones/Levitsky):  Critical Signs will be putting small advertisement on chairs.  PFO should send thank-you letter (C. Jones will do this).  Suggestion was made for a possible plaque or banner to be displayed to thank contributors of new gym equipment.  Public acknowledgement will definitely be made at an appropriate forum (ex- Sports Awards Banquet).  The next Sports Booster meeting is scheduled for Jan. 22 at 5:30 in the Media Center.  A Sports Booster flyer advertising this meeting will be distributed to athletes by Mr. Jones.
    • ? Music Boosters (Kristen Motola/ Nancy Walker):  Fleece jackets are in.  Despite an error in embroidering (“Grass” Tech v. “Grasso” Tech), defective fleece jackets are being replaced free of charge.  “Rock-A-Thon” and coffee fundraisers are being planned to supplement costs of May 30, 2009 band/chorus trip to Six Flags New England.  The Music Department is proud to report that two students, first ever from Connecticut Technical Schools, have been accepted to perform in the CMEA Regional Festival.  Music Boosters continue to meet on the first Wednesday of the month in the music room.
    • Project Graduation (Davis/Matteson):   Letters to parents were sent out with 1st Trimester Report Cards.  Applebee’s breakfast fundraiser is planned for March 28, from 8-10 AM.  Tickets will cost $5/person, while expenses are only $1/person.  This fundraising event has potential.  The Avon fundraiser went well.  Plans are being made for another Avon fundraiser for Valentine’s Day, as there has been positive student interest in the Avon Fundraiser.  Business letters are ready to be mailed.  A request was made that Project Graduation meeting dates be posted on the school’s website.  Project Graduation meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 6 PM in the school cafeteria (except in June).  Due to snow days, the reservation for the Grad Party location may be in conflict, but probably not.  This will be addressed.
  •  Old Business
    • 501C3- PFO Officers need to meet to prepare a budget for the 2009-10 school year.  The PFO Officers will meet on Monday, January 26, 2009 at 6:30 PM.
    • By-Laws/Constitution-  M. Delaporta has received an electronic-version that can be easily edited for future updates and revisions.
    • Check Request/Deposit Procedure- Treasurer expressed need to verify who will approve check requests.  The Treasurer or President of each Sub-Committee can approve a check request, with a copy of meeting minutes verifying a request to spend money, attached to Check Request Form.
  • New Business
 

PFO/Sub-Committee Presence at school events- Will be given time.  K. Bell thinks this is a super idea.  Future school events include: Grand Opening Event of wind turbine (Jan.), Green Conference (Apr.), and New Freshman BBQ Picnic.

 

  • Open to the Floor
 

 K. Bell Update: Machine Tool trade is now closed.  Students have been given opportunity for advancement in this trade.  Those who have chosen to stay at Grasso Tech are showing signs of success.  Recruitment for 2009-10 looks good.  The Music Room in the “400” Hallway will be installed with a new ceiling soon. ?

    • Mr. Christopher Jones made a motion to approve the allocation of no more than $60.00 to be spent on plaques for the 2008 and 2009 Rich Garino Award for exceptional teachers.  Kristen Motola seconded the motion.  Motion was passed unanimously.
    • Kristen Motola motioned to adjourn the meeting.  Marcia Levitsky seconded the motion.  Motion was passed unanimously.

 Meeting adjourned at 6:37 PM