Colebrook Consolidated School
PTO Minutes
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Sept 16, 2009 Meeting called to order at 7:07pm Members in Attendance:
Michelle Covelli, Bridgett Barown, Ginny Manulla, Jena West, Hope Carfiro, Robyn Galitello, Amy D'Urso, Debbie Lill BOD in Attendance:
Erik Shaffer, Janice Wald, Stacy Galpin, Kathy Riberdy, Mo Barton, Jess Maiolo, Karen Odell, Wendy Swartley, Keirsten Williams, Cheryl Ullman, Tracy Quinn, Paula Jessen, Sue Bremer, Tammy Johnson, Beth Driscoll (ex-officio)
Introductions of New presidents and all members present. For the benefit of new members, Kathy offered an explanation of our 501c status, who qualifies as a PTO member, and the purpose of the Board of Directors.
Review of Minutes from May 20 - Motion to approve minutes by Wendy Swartley, second by Erik Shaffer. Treasurer's Report:
Kathy Riberdy, Stacy Galpin – Amy Gardner is away. Sue Bremer, as a past PTO treasurer, offered a more detailed explanation of the budget and treasurer's report. A question was raised about the amount in the PTO account earmarked for the new school stove. Kathy will check with Amy when she returns. Amy wants to change banks from bank of America to People's Bank to avoid unnecessary fees associated with the account. Motion to approve change in banks by Erik Shaffer, second by Janice Wald. Motion to approve treasurer's report by Sue Bremer, second by Paula Jessen.
Enrichment Program: Mo Barton – The PTO Family Picnic & Concert is planned for Friday, Sept 18th at 6pm. Nancy Tucker will perform, followed by ice cream sundaes provided by the PTO.
A performance is by Jefferson Hotstix is scheduled for October. The group is comprised of 3rd to 6th grade percussion performers.
November brings a presentation & workshop on writing and storytelling by Eshu Bumpus. January – International workshops by Camp Jewell staff
February – Arabic dance performance and Family Game Night March 17th – Music Arts program by Carnival Trio, a Caribbean band
April – possible visit from the Forbes Flyers May – looking into a Native American dance/music performance
Mo is still looking to
"co-book" events with both Barkhamsted and Norfolk again this year. Co-booking works as a cost saving measure and makes a visit to our area more appealing when planning a visit to more than one school.
Old and Ongoing Business: Kathy – First Day had a great turnout of parents & community members. Format was basically the same as last year. Jess Maiolo – Fall Fundraiser – orders are due by Friday, 9/18.
A reminder will be put in the school newsletter to turn in all orders no later than Monday 9/21. Products can be ordered throughout the school year and CCS will get credit.
Stacy – Labor Day Fair – good sales of merchandise Kathy – PTO School Directory – passed out to all 84 student families. Approximately 70 families participated. There are extra copies in the school
office. The directory will be updated each year. New Business: 2009/2010 Budget – approved earlier Family Picnic & Concert – informal, bring your own picnic. 6pm outside & concert by
Nancy Tucker inside at 6:30pm. Help is needed for set up & clean up, as well as people to serve ice cream sundaes. New Business (cont): School Photos – Karen Odell – scheduled for Sept 28th.
Sibling photos again available, Karen will check with Grynn & Barrett about the possibility of family photos in the spring. Book Fair – Karen Odell – October 15-20th, sign up sheet passed
for working the book fair. Scholastic may have lowered the profit schedule this year to 25%; Karen will check with them to confirm what the school's profit margin is.
Halloween Party – Cheryl Ullman – the committee has already met several times for planning. Party will be held on Oct 31st. Food, again provided by families, will be in the Sr. Ctr this year. A carnival
theme is planned for the games in Town hall. Looking into renting a popcorn machine, or possible borrowing from St Joe's. Also, no smoke machine in town hall this year. Sign up sheet was passed for volunteers.
Fundraising Opportunity – Hope Carfiro – offering Tastefully Simple, 30% profit. Fundraiser can be in the form of a taste-testing party, or catalog fundraiser. Merchandise – Hope Carfiro – provided comparisons
between Instant Imprints & Stadium Systems for cost analysis. Hope will try to get samples from companies for quality of merchandise. Discussion of adding a shopping bag to merchandise line. Motion made by Sue Bremer to order
100 recycling shopping bags with Colebrook logo, second by Wendy Swartley, approved by BOD. Hope will also get a sample of a BPA free water bottle to add to our merchandise line. Hope asked for members to bring any other
fundraising ideas to our next meeting. Communications: none Teacher Requests: new envelopes for Box Tops Teacher attendance Sept – Ginny Manulla Oct – Judy Oskandy Nov –
Katie Ellison Jan – Amy Helminiak Feb – Vikki Pac, Sue Canfield March – Sylvia Crunden April – Marian Pastore May – Kim, Robin Next meeting: October 21, 2009 Meeting adjourned at 8:55pm.
Respectfully submitted, Janice Wald |
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