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To enhance the educational experience of students at MVRCS by subsidizing instructive enrichment programs conducted in cooperation with teaching staff.
Our Fundraising helps our Students outside the classroom with Ribbons & Prizes for Science Fair. Our annual Pasta Dinner provides funds for new or replaced books in our School Libraries, T-Shirts for 8th Grade, Stepping-Up Day and Two High School Scholarships.
Our Fundraising helps provides Teachers & Staff with Breakfast refreshments for monthly meetings, Teacher/Staff Appreciation Luncheon and Special recognition throughout the year.
Everyone gets into the spirit by participating in a variety of fund raising efforts and it is important for you to remember that every donation makes a difference – no matter the amount.
MYSTIC VALLEY REGIONAL CHARTER SCHOOL
PTO GENERAL BODY MEETING
MINUTES OF MEETING NOTES —Approved
March 15, 2010
PTO Leadership Team Members present:
Minola Casullo – Co-President Stacia Miele – Medford Rep
Doreen Bibilos – Co-President Andrew Schaad – Melrose Rep
Ami Wood – Treasurer Ashley Lynch – LS Teacher Rep
Carol Naczas – Secretary Traci McWilliams – LS Teacher Rep
Maryann Campana – Everett Rep
MEETING LOCATION: Multi Purpose Room, Annex Building
NOTE: January 2011 meeting was cancelled due to water main break in the neighborhood
OPENING: 7:15 p.m. Number of attendees: 11 including Leadership Team
Doreen Bibilos, Co-President, opened the meeting by welcoming all attendees and reported that January 2011’s meeting was cancelled due to a water main break in the neighborhood. A written agenda for the meeting was prepared in advance and presented at the General Body Meeting.
The minutes from the November 16, 2010 meeting were reviewed by the general body members present. A correction was noted to the attendance list. Whereas a quorum was present, a motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes for November. The motion passed.
Ami Wood, treasurer, presented the treasurer’s report: $4,457.69 in checking; $10,020.47 in savings; $18,000 in 3 CDs for the Scholarship and Library Funds for the next two years. The combined total of accounts is $32,478.16.
Committee Reports and Events
Friday Night Flicks: Two events held in the Lower School’s MPR. The December 3, 2010 event presented “Toy Story III” and “How to Train Your Dragon” was shown on February 4, 2011. Both were well-attended and donations were accepted both evenings to benefit the Bread of Life food pantry. It was reported that the Bread of Life is very accepting of any king of donation, including clothing, toiletries, etc.
Rollerworld: Two events were held at Rollerworld on the Early Release days in January (1/11/11) and March (3/15/11) with approximately 250 attending in January and 269 in March. Both events were a lot of fun.
Box Top Challenge: Ms. Lynch reported on the second Box Top Challenge held in the K–3 homerooms in December. Although the kids again enjoyed the competition, it netted fewer box tops than the first one. It was thought perhaps it was held too close to the first contest and that a better schedule for next year might be only two contests in Fall and Spring. Stacia reported that 6,200 box tops had been collected from the contests — at 5 cents per box top that’s over $300! The teachers are gearing up for the third and final contest for this year with new prize offerings. It was discussed that perhaps they would start competition now with the deadline after April vacation.
Teachers’ Lounges: Minola reported on the PAC-PTO Teachers’ Lounge “Spruce-Up” requested by Mr. Finn. Minola and Anne Carroll, from PAC, met with Mr. Finn and after gathering supplies spent a day over the December break working on the lounges at both the Lower and Upper Schools. The teachers were very appreciative of their efforts.
Scholarship Committee: In Maia’s absence, Ami reported the application process had closed the day before (3/14/11) with 9 qualified applicants. Qualifications were based on: Community Service and its impact on the student’s life; a GPA of 2.0 or higher; applicant’s intention on attending college. The committee is in the process of setting up dates to review the applications.
Auction/Dinner Dance: Ami reported on the progress of the Spring Auction/Dinner Dance. Ticket sales have been slow most likely due to the fact that the invitations went out later than originally planned. As a result the registration deadline has been extended. It was reported that the price of the registration was reduced for teachers to encourage their attendance. The list of auction items is long and donations are still being accepted.
New Business
Teacher Appreciation Luncheon: Minola opened the floor for suggestions for this year’s Teacher Appreciation Week. In years past the PTO has sponsored and provided a luncheon for the teachers on the early release day normally held in May. However this year there is a conflict as the Senior Class Banquet is being held on that day. Alternative days were not possible. There was much discussion on other ideas including: possibly funding the teacher BBQ normally provided by the administration during Appreciation week; foregoing any event this year; not providing a lunch but giving gift cards to the teachers. It was agreed that the gift card idea was the best solution this year. A motion was made by Minola and seconded to provide $3,600 to purchase $20 gift cards for the 180 teachers and staff in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week. The motion passed.
Elections: Doreen reminded all present that Elections for next year’s board will be held at the next meeting, May 17, 2011.
Announcements:
PAC Meeting: The next PAC Meeting will be Tuesday, April 26, 2010 at 7 p.m. in the Lower School MPR. The School Nurse will be presenting a video on food allergies.
Uniform Swap: The PAC will be sponsoring another uniform swap during the Parent/Teacher conferences at the High School on 4/11 and the Lower School on 4/14.
Next Meeting: The Next PTO Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at 7:00 pm.
Meeting adjourned by Doreen at 8:45 p.m.
