Respectfully submitted by Pat Clark
4/13/16
- Meeting called to order by Emily Letourneau at 6:05.
- 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)
- Secretary’s Report
- Questions/ Approval of Minutes (found on www.somerspto.org) Motion to approve by Mandy, seconded by Holly.
- Questions/ Approval of Minutes (found on www.somerspto.org) Motion to approve by Mandy, seconded by Holly.
- Treasurer’s Report
- Review & Approval of Monthly Reports—submitted by Chris Castonguay. Motion to approve by Erin, seconded by Holly.
- Review & Approval of Monthly Reports—submitted by Chris Castonguay. Motion to approve by Erin, seconded by Holly.
- Committee Reports
- 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.
- 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.
- Book Fair: Extremely successful, raising $6,731.29.
- 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.
- T’shirts: report by Jennifer Hale: Spartan, field day, 5th grade. ($10 per shirt, with $5 profit for the PTO)
- 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!
- 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.
- 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.
- General Discussion
- 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.
- Questions/ Suggestions: none
- Next Meeting Date – 5/11/16 at SES, 7 PM
- 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.
- Motion to adjourn at 7:05 by Emily. Seconded by Tina.
Respectfully submitted by Pat Clark
4/13/16