april minutes

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1. Meeting called to order by Emily Letourneau at 6:05.
   
2. Introductions:  Rob Kapner (MBA asst. principal), Jennifer Oliver (SES principal), Emily LeTourneau (president), Chris Castonguay (treasurer), Holly Martello, Erin Grimes, Mandy Shonak, Stacey Brown, Tina Saunders, Brittney Dwyer, Jennifer Hale (co-secretary) Pat Clark (co-secretary)
   
3. Secretary’s Report
   
   1. Questions/ Approval of Minutes (found on www.somerspto.org)  Motion to approve by Mandy, seconded by Holly.
      
4. Treasurer’s Report
   
   1. Review & Approval of Monthly Reports—submitted by Chris Castonguay.  Motion to approve by Erin, seconded by Holly.
      
5. Committee Reports
   
   1. Funding request:  A request was made by 5th grade teachers for monies to help defray the cost of the trip to Plimoth Plantation.  Transportation costs have risen dramatically.  $650 is requested ($6.50/student).  Motion to approve:  Emily.  Seconded by Holly.  Unanimously approved.
      
   2. Funding request:  Rob requested funding for upcoming MBA events:  Fieldtrips for each grade level, $500 per grade level.  Motion to approve:  Tina, seconded by Holly.  Unanimously approved.
      
   3. Book Fair:  Extremely successful, raising $6,731.29.
      
   4. Cultural Enrichment:  Jacqueline Davies, author of The Lemonade War series presented to K-6 students on 4/6.  Her 4 presentations were very well received by students and staff.  Comments from staff are attached.
      
   5. T’shirts:  report by Jennifer Hale:  Spartan, field day, 5th grade. ($10 per shirt, with $5 profit for the PTO)
      
   6. Carnival:  Report by Erin Grimes:  Fri. 5/20, raindate Sat., 5/21 5:30-8.  Dunk tank will be borrowed from high school.  Middle school teachers will be included this year.  Volunteers from SES:  Barb Anderson, Becky Leiphart, Jessica Sharpe, Colleen Meier, Tenley Stoltz, Andy Phillips, Mike Clarity, Kristin Baber, Stephanie Toney, Mike McDonnell, Joe Tarpinian.  Manning the dunk tank:  Dina Senecal, Jennifer Oliver.  Cheerleaders:  Lori Polis, Pat Clark.  MBA Volunteers:  Amy Avery, Rob Kapner. Several sponsorships have been received.  Big Y is donating hot dogs and buns.  Hallmark donated plush animals to give.  Children’s librarian, Marie, and the fire department are manning a table.  “Once Upon a Fairy Tale”  characters will be here.  Kara Walters will sponsor an activity—face painting. Two clowns will be performing.  Middle/High school students will be asked to assist, although it is Prom night!
      
   7. Teacher appreciation luncheon:  5/4 (SES), 5/10 (MBA)  Tina Saunders is chairing this.  “Cold” luncheon this year, donations for dessert.  Suggestion will be made for students to participate in this teacher recognition week.
      
6. General Discussion
   
   1. Review committee open positions - Nominations for Co-President:  Mandy Shonak and Erin Grimes.  Vice President:  Tina Suter and Tina Saunders   Co-secretary:  Jennifer Hale/Pat Clark Cultural Enrichment:  Jennifer Oliver and Dina Senecal will handle this for SES.  Pat Clark will handle authors. Fundraising:  Brittney Dwyer, Emily LeTourneau. Voting will be at next meeting.
      
   2. Questions/ Suggestions:  none
      
   3. Next Meeting Date – 5/11/16 at SES, 7 PM
      
7.  Motion to adjourn at 7:05 by Emily.  Seconded by Tina.
   

                            
                            Respectfully submitted by Pat Clark
                            4/13/16