June PTA Meeting Minutes

PTA Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 6:30 PM in Fisher Mitchell Library

Board Members in attendance: Geniene Marco, Kate Foye, Laurie Burhoe, Claire Berkowitz,

Other attendees: Candy Hernandez, Angie Boisvert, Barbara Reinersten, Terri Normand

Secretary’s Report
Claire presented May minutes (they were posted on the blog). Candy moved to accept; 2^nd by Barbara; vote to approve was unanimous.

Treasurer’s Report

Kate presented the Treasurer’s Report that was finalized by Lisha. Candy moved to accept; 2^nd by Barbara; unanimous vote to accept.

Old Business

• Election of New Officers: for all RSU1 schools. Barbara moved to accept the slate: Terri 2^nd; unanimous vote to accept the officers for next year:
• Geniene Marco, President
• Claire Berkowitz, Vice President for Fisher Mitchell
• Angie Bloisvert, Vice President for Dike Newell
• Kate Foye, Treasurer
• Candy Hernandez, Secretary

New Business

• Kate summarized the meeting the PTA Board attended regarding the Wellness Policy. Reason prevailed and Mr. Shuttleworth sent a memo to stakeholders outlining the expectations of the fundraising guidelines contained within the policy.
• We looked at the fall fundraiser for next year – Charleston Wrap. Looks like a great variety of items – kitchen gadgets, wrapping paper, etc.

Public Comment

· Barbara talked about what the fundraising needs might be for next year, in light of the budget cuts. AS a PTA we will reach out to teachers at the beginning of the school year to see what their needs will be.

· Decision to purchase gifts for retirees. Barbara made motion to buy gift certificate for Donna Morse. Candy 2^nd; unanimous vote.

· School Board Attendance – Claire suggested a pta member attend each meeting. We can rotate who attends.

· We would like to do more with the other PTAs/PTOs to talk about fundraising strategies, plans, etc. More partnering.

· 5^th Grade Dance was a success! The kids loved it and wore their t-shirts around the following week. Will do more dances next school year.

· Barbara talked about the PTAs in the RSU1 to be a part of the graduation/drop out prevention work that is going on in the district.

Meeting adjourned at 7:30 PM. Next meeting will be in September 2011