Grasso Technical
High School
Parent Faculty Organization
October 9, 2008
MEETING
MINUTES
Members present: K. Bell; L. Davis; M. Delaporta; G. Fafard; C. Gauld; C. Jones; S. Matteson; J. Lamatie; A. Pesarik; L. Sprague; J. Stearns
Meeting called to order at 4:35 PM
- Treasurer’s Report
- The Cat Show made a profit of $925.50.
- There were two returned checks for uniforms, including $10 in fees.
- PFO balance sheet submitted and reviewed by meeting attendees.
- J. Stearns motioned to accept the Treasurer’s Report. C. Gauld seconded the motion. Motion
was passed unanimously.
- Secretary’s Report
- Minutes from Otober 9th meeting submitted and reviewed by meeting attendees.
- J. Stearns motioned to accept the Secretary’s Report. J. Lamatie seconded the motion. Motion
was passed unanimously.
- Old business
- Graduation Party (Class of 2009)—Grad
Party Committee met on October 16. Discussion included the following topics: location, entertainment, need for DJ, need to keep cost of food down. The next meeting will be on Nov. 21. Some
parent involvement was reported.
- School Store— Business is going well. Uniform sales are going down, as expected. M. Levitsky will be contacted about selling bang-sticks, “1” fingers,
and pom-poms.
- Sports Boosters—Discussion
about Sports Boosters and other PFO committees included
the following points:
- More cooperation would like to be seen between committees.
- “Sports Boosters” role within the PFO was clarified as a “sub-committee.”
- Further discussion included the structure of the PFO and teacher/parent involvement.
- Suggestion was made to form an exploratory committee to
communicate with coaches and discuss opportunities for the
role of “Sport Booster’s” in
their programs.
- Suggestion was made to recruit parent involvement at the Fall Sports Banquet.
- “Grasso Tech” Folding Chairs-
- $1861.00 has been raised. After color is decided, it will take 8-10 weeks for delivery. The PFO can purchase 36 chairs. An
estimated profit from uniform sales can cover this expense
for the benefit of student-athletes.
- Motion made for a minimum of $2100.00 to be allotted
for the purchase of “Grasso Tech” folding
chairs for use by student-athletes.
- J. Stearns motioned to accept. K. Bell seconded the motion. Motion
was passed unanimously.
- Newsletter Discussion:
- Would advertise give-aways at basketball games
- Would give incentive for student/parent involvement (t-shirt or hot-dog give-aways with PFO membership).
- Postage = $.42 x 600 newsletters
- Athletic Clothes Discussion:
- Company in Waterford provides for local schools—buy at this store & Grasso PFO gets an automatic donation. J. Lamatie & A. Pesarik will contact “Sporties” about Grasso Tech athletic clothing. This will not conflict with “Critical Signs” agreement
on team uniforms.
IV. Fundraisers
- Groton Fall Festival
(Oct. 11)— PFO food sales cancelled
- Motion to approve Fall Festival Fundraiser to support Culture Club, Class of 2009, and Class of 2011 by S. Matteson. Seconded by J. Stearns. Motion
passed unanimously.
- Homecoming, (11/14) —PFO
will conduct food sales in cafeteria.
- Silent Auction – item tabled.
- New Business
- New President—J. Stearns nominated. J. Stearns requests changes in governing board of Grasso PFO to include committees. Item
tabled.
- Nov. 6 Meeting—The Nov.
6 meeting time on Open House Night will be changes from
6:00 PM to 4:30 PM.
- Faculty/Parent involvement— item
tabled.
- By-Laws/Constitution—item
tabled.
- Open to the Floor
- Thank-you note from J. Clement (submitted to secretary) see attached.
- C. Gauld motions to adjourn. J. Stearns seconds the motion. Motion
passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 5:53 PM |
