McGee PTO MINUTES

MARCH 4, 2008

The meeting was called to order at 6:40 pm by Cheryl Sylvain.

SECRETARY’S MINUTES

The minutes of the January meeting were read. Moved by Michelle Pitkin and seconded by Cathy Carabetta to approve minutes of January meeting.

TREASURER’S REPORT – Wendi Zuk not present.

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT – Nothing to report.

VICE PRINCIPAL’S REPORT – Nothing to report.

DEAN OF STUDENTS - Mr. Sachs – excellent teacher presentations at Board of Education meeting.

COMMITEES:

Membership - Sonal Dottor, not present.

Jewelry Sale – Ann Hall – Sale started March 4, will end March 11. 40% profit for PTO.

Book Fair – Helen DeRito – March 17-20, sign-up for anyone available to work at book fair.

Harlem Rockets – Diane Owens – March 25. Tickets, posters distributed. Will need people to work at concession stand. Players to visit schools.

Roger’s receipts – Laura Swain- Last day of collection is April 6^th. Final deposit has to be post-marked by April 25^th. Redemption deadline post-marked by May 16^th. Total so far: $60,231.66.

8^th Grade Dance – plans going well, will discuss more at next PTO meeting.

OLD BUSINESS

8^th grade courtyard donations - 2 students ( working on Eagle Scout) asking for donation for work done for courtyard. Motion made by Jackie Stites, seconded by Rosina Marquis to approve donation up to $1,ooo per student. PTO will give special consideration this year to fund this project.

NEW BUSINESS

March Madness donation – Motion made by Jackie Stites, seconded by Rosina Marquis to approve donation for $600, same amount as last year.

8^th grade courtyard donations - 2 students ( working on Eagle Scout) asking for donation for work done for courtyard. Motion made by Jackie Stites, seconded by Rosina Marquis to approve donation up to $1,ooo per student. PTO will give special consideration this year to fund this project.

Salmon River t-shirt donation – Letter received from Mr. Francolino re: Salmon River program, requesting funding for t- shirts. Motion made by Jackie Stites, seconded by Michelle Pitkin to deny request for donation. Mr. Benigni will speak with Mr. Francolino about PTO not funding t-shirts.

McGee Scholarship @BHS – same amount to be given as last year, after student finishes one semester of college.

Officers’ for next year – Cheryl Sylvain announced 2 openings for PTO for 2008-2009 school year: Vice President and Treasurer.

Meeting adjourned at 7:28pm.

Next meeting April 1, 2008.

Internet Safety Presentation.

Respectfully submitted,

Debbie Wezdenko, Secretary