Norwich Technical High School Booster Club

Regular Meeting
September 10, 2007

Norwich Tech Library – 5:30p.m.

Minutes

 

Officers: President – Nick Spera, absent; Vice-President – Tim Krodel, present; Treasurer – Dana Wynn, present; Secretary – Natalie Lussier, absent

 

Quorum: Dr. Menounos, Mrs. Cronin, Lori Peeples, Lynn Marceau, Jeff Rude, Dana Wynn, Tim Krodel, Kim Passmore, Phil Robtoy, Chris Robtoy, Michael Gaffey,  Karol Gleason.

 

Financial Report:  Given by Treasurer (D. Wynn)

Current Dime Bank Available Balance: $11,959.86

’07-’08 Membership Dues received to date: $85

Late ’07 Golf Tourney Sponsor: $100

Proceeds deposited from Golf Tourney (Sponsors, Golfer’s fees, etc.): $13,200

Total expenses of tourney: $8418.70

Approximate Net Proceeds from ’07 Golf Tourney: $4,781.30

Monies deposited into David Souter Scholarship Fund raised from Bracelet Sale: $598

Motion to accept Treasurer’s report N. Menounos, M. Cronin 2nd, all in favor.

 

Unfinished Business:

a) Lacrosse Uniforms – contacted Lisa Hollinger at Clinton Sport Shop, Lacrosse uniforms have been ordered, due in soon, she will notify when in for us to inspect and ensure that size of numbers meet state regulations.  She will not cash our check until we approve.

b) 2007 Golf Tournament – Golf Tourney went well overall, food could have been better (as in 2006).  Discussed whether we should hold it again in ’08 due to little profit realized for the amount of work required to put it on. Need to send out thank you notes to sponsors/participants and discussed possible open thank you in letters to the editor in the newspaper.

c) 2007 PFO Scholarships – 2 were given – Lacey Depolito, Amber Badorek.  Need to revisit criteria of scholarship and amounts given out, on agenda for next meeting.

d) 2007 Skills USA – 4 students accepted, 3 participated and did fabulous job and received high marks & placements, Skills students beginning to fundraise for next year’s event.

e) Student of the Month – PFO sponsors student of the month with a $25 check, also sponsor student of the month breakfast for others considered.  Motion by D. Wynn to continue this program for this school year, 2nd by M. Gaffey, motion passed unanimously.

 

New Business:

a) PFO e-mail/phone chain – D. Wynn made a motion to use member’s e-mail address or phone number, in order to issue meeting and event reminders as well as updates or changes to PFO business between scheduled meetings.  All members voted in favor, and a sheet was passed around for this info to be provided.

New Business (con’t):

b) YMCA Rose Pedal Criterium – Arlene (NT front office) passed on a brochure regarding the offer of a free booth to promote our school at this event.  This booth may be used by PFO, as well as other school oriented groups. D. Wynn getting more details from event promoter as to what type of info, products, food, etc. can be distributed at the booth and will e-mail/phone PFO members with facts to decide as a group if this is worthwhile.

c) By-Laws – Motion by D. Wynn to create NT PFO by-laws.  M. Gaffey 2nd, all in favor.  NT PFO does not currently have a set of by-laws to follow.  Members asked to bring in ideas, by-laws from other PFO’s, etc to the next meeting in order to create our own set of by-laws.

d) Status of President – N. Spera, current President, is no longer Dean of Students or a faculty member at NT.  PFO members discussed the belief that any officer of PFO should be a current faculty member, or parent of a current student.  PFO collectively moved to elect a new President.  T. Krodel was nominated, but declined.  D. Wynn was subsequently nominated, accepted the nomination and was unanimously elected President.  She resigned as Treasurer.

e) Election of Treasurer – K. Gleason offered to fill Treasurer Position and was unanimously elected.

f) PFO Checkbook Signatures – D. Wynn moved that PFO should require 2 signatures on any checks written from the PFO account. M. Cronin 2nd, all in favor.  M. Gaffey offered to be an additional faculty member available to sign. D. Wynn moved to accept M. Gaffey as 3rd signer, L. Peeples 2nd, all in favor.  D. Wynn, K. Gleason, M. Gaffey to go to Dime Bank on 9/13/07 to sign a new signature card for the account.  Old card to be destroyed.

g) New Potential Fundraisers – discussed basket raffle.  Also, members asked to bring new ideas to next meeting.

h) Dues – membership dues for PFO is $5/member family.  D. Wynn moved that a member must be current on dues and have attended at least 2 regular meetings in order to make any financial request of the PFO, M. Gaffey 2nd, all in favor.  This was done to ensure that those requesting funds were actively participating in the PFO.

i) PFO Funds – M. Gaffey made a suggestion to place some of PFO funds into a CD in order to collect interest.  M. Cronin was concerned about immediate availability of funds if this was done.  M. Gaffey to research options for next meeting.

 

Principal’s Report: Given by Dr. N. Menounos

a) Start of School Year – Over 400 new freshman applicants received. 138 students make up the freshman class.

b) CAPT Scores – Received CAPT scores and NT did extremely well.  95% of students scored at Proficient or better in Science, 90% scored proficient or better in writing.

c) Parent Conferences – Parent conferences are to be held October 10th from 4:45 – 7:00.

d) Open House – Our first open house for 8th grade students will be held on October 17th.

e) New Teachers – Welcome to our new music teacher, Michael Garcia, Paul Luchuk- Electronics Technology and Retail/Entrepreneurship teacher, Laura Vega-Velez.

f) New Electives – Floral design, Sculpture, and  music.

Principal’s Report (con’t):

g) Hairdressing – Have been interviewing candidates for the open position in our Hairdressing Technology department.  Expect to hire by Wednesday.

h) School Psychologist – Position open.  Any referrals would be welcome.

i) New Shop – E-Shop

j) New Building Meeting – September 24, to be attended by N. Menounos and M. Gaffey.  Meeting is closed; topic is ensuring college is moved out so NT can move in beginning of 2008 school year.

k) New School – NT portion running on time, budget secure, school looks great.

Motion to accept Principal’s report M. Gaffey, D. Wynn 2nd, all in favor.

 

Next meeting Monday October 1st in school library or room across the hall at 5:30pm.

 

Motion to adjourn M. Gaffey, K. Passmore 2nd, all in favor.  Meeting adjourned at 6:51pm.

 

Respectfully submitted by Dana Wynn and Kim Passmore.