Respectfully submitted by Pat Clark
3/10/16
- Meeting called to order by Emily Letourneau at 7:07.
- Introductions: Rob Kapner (MBA asst. principal), Clay Krevolin (MBA principal), Stacey Brown, Mandy Shonak, Brittany Dwyer, Tina Suter, Caitlin Cooke, Emily LeTourneau (PTO President), Jennifer Hale (PTO co-secretary), Tina Saunders, Erin Grimes, Mark Maciolek, Chris Castonguay (PTO Treasurer), Pat Clark (SES Media Specialist, PTO co-secretary)
- Secretary’s Report
- Questions/ Approval of Minutes (found on www.somerspto.org) Motion to approve by Tina Suter, seconded by Brittany.
- Questions/ Approval of Minutes (found on www.somerspto.org) Motion to approve by Tina Suter, seconded by Brittany.
- Treasurer’s Report
- Review & Approval of Monthly Reports—submitted by Chris Castonguay. Motion to approve by Jennifer, seconded by Tina Saunders.
- Review & Approval of Monthly Reports—submitted by Chris Castonguay. Motion to approve by Jennifer, seconded by Tina Saunders.
- Committee Reports
- New Business: None
- Events/ Programs (upcoming): Rob Kapner discussed an upcoming event: Bill Corbett: “Raising Capable and Independent Kids” will be presenting to staff at 4/5 staff meetings and again to parents on 4/6 in the evening. Babysitting will be provided by the high school Honor Society. Donations of canned goods for the food pantry will be collected.
- Clay requested funding for upcoming MBA events: ice cream social during the day (last 2 periods of the day) for 6th graders--$300, plus volunteers?? Unanimously agreed to fund. Emily will create a sign-up genius asking for volunteers to help serve. Also asking for parent chaperones for the 7th and 8th grade dance… He will also be looking for funding for upcoming field trips.
- Book Fair: Tina Saunders reported. Classroom teachers only will be getting a $30 voucher. Chris will provide a cash box. Stacey will be doing a raffle during conferences. She will be looking for volunteers to help man the table. Wed./Fri. afternoon and Thursday evening.
- Cultural Enrichment: Jacqueline Davies, author of The Lemonade War series will be presenting to K-6 students on 4/6. Book pre-order forms have been sent home and are due on 3/11.
- Field Day: June 3rd. Possibility of t’shirts?
- 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. Perhaps this year, vendors could come in to sell food or maybe the food service students from the high school? Utilize community and high schoolers to man events
- New Business: None
- General Discussion
- Mark Maciolek presented an iMovie about his upcoming MBA plays, “Stargirl” and “A Pirates Life For Me”. He would love to have some funding for the drama program. It is a cultural enrichment opportunity for our students, as well as a learning experience for all of the students involved. Over 85 students participate. Suggestion was made to fund $500 for this year. Unanimous approval.
- Review committee open positions - need volunteers for President/ Vice President/ Cultural Enrichment, Spring Carnival. Nominations/voting will be at next meeting.
- Questions/ Suggestions: none
- Next Meeting Date - 4/13/16 at SES, 7 PM
- Mark Maciolek presented an iMovie about his upcoming MBA plays, “Stargirl” and “A Pirates Life For Me”. He would love to have some funding for the drama program. It is a cultural enrichment opportunity for our students, as well as a learning experience for all of the students involved. Over 85 students participate. Suggestion was made to fund $500 for this year. Unanimous approval.
- Motion to adjourn at 8:25 by Emily. Seconded by Brittany.
Respectfully submitted by Pat Clark
3/10/16