PACT MeetingMinutes

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2017

CENTRAL ELEMENTARY CAFETERIA

Attendance: Christine Avelar, Kate Tompkins, Allison Richardson, Liz Goolgasian, Marie Lemery, Jennifer Kilsey, Emily Breguet, Jillian Ruggerio, Katelyn DiSano, Sharon Manion, Jeanine Went, Michelle Robert, Rhonda Mulligan, Allison Lugar, Steven Brunelle, Tanya Pelosi, Jessie Kanter, Mrs. Howard

Call to order 6:31 pm

A motion was made by Jen Kilsey to approve the March 2017 PACT meeting minutes; second by Katelyn Disano approved with all in favor.

President’s Report: Table Hosting Cancelled: no one at Aramark to run it at the moment. Andrew has left the company.

Family Dance Recap- pros and cons: Raffles took too long. Change that up next year. People wanted ability to purchase alcoholic drinks; this is not an option for our organization. Generally people had a great time. Ensure nut free favors next year.

Treasurer’s Report – The treasurer’s report was distributed for review. We are allocating an additional $500 per grade for enrichment due to higher than expected fundraising funds

Fundraising Report - Family Dance- Marie: $4000 made on raffle. We subsidized tickets/fee paid to Kirkbrae. Net we made $2000 (after all expected remaining expenses). We are considering using funds for outside recess equipment.

USA Skate Night- April 6th- Liz: 6-9pm

Question from the floor on the shoe fundraiser: PBIS is running this. Donation of gently used shoes. Partnering with Northern. Funds raised will be used by PBIS. PBIS assembly is 4/6.

Upcoming Events

Reading Week – Marie: We are bringing in a presenter/story teller for 4/13. 3 assemblies. $650 proposed to be allocated for this event. Motion made by Mrs. Howard, seconded, all approved.

Teacher Appreciation Week May 1st-6th- Tanya: anyone interested in helping out please contact Tanya. Putting together a few new things to change things up.

Mother’s Day Sale- May 10th-12th- Christine – last year was first year. Will be repeating this again because last year was very successful. Sale during lunch periods. Contact Christine if you want to help.

Family Sports Night – May 26 – Marie – Due to feedback from family dance, we have decided to bring a sports night back. $12 per person covers costs of games, pizza, and water. K-2 and 3-5 will be separated. 5-7pm. Teamworks Warwick.

Fifth Grade Celebration- June 5th- Christine – 5:30-8:30, Tshirts have been ordered. DJ and photobooth booked, DVD being put together. Need volunteers for set up and non-5th grade parents to serve. Contact Christine if you would like to help.

Field Day – Mrs. Howard – last week of school. June 13 Tues (or June 14 Wed as rain date). Thinking about a theme. Spirit week will be this week as well. Will need lots of volunteers. Requests for volunteers will go out once details are finalized.

Scholastic Book Fair BOGO- May 30th- June 6th- Tanya; will be sending out volunteer requests. Can help the kids shop during your child’s library time. K and 1st grade will need the most help. Also open during lunch period.

Additional Business/Comments/Discussion

PACT Board Nominations for 2017-18 School Year Update (Jen/Christy): Jen presented the list of nominees.

  • Pres: open
  • VP: Emily Breguet, Jillian Ruggerio, Jeanine Went (We will need someone to take the president title per our bylaws)
  • Treasurer: Amy Vincenzi
  • Secretary: Jessie Kanter
  • Fundraising Committee Rep: Marie Lemery, Allison Lugar, Rachel Johnson
  • Event Committee Rep: Liz Goolgasian

Marie Lemery proposed to change by-laws to allow 2 fundraising reps and 2 volunteer committee reps. Tanya: Language in by-laws would need to be changed to “2-4 committee reps” instead of 2-3 committee reps. This will be drafted and distributed at the next meeting for a vote.

Contact Jen Kilsey or Christy Joslin-White if you are interested in a position. The vote on the slate will be during the June meeting.

Teachers’ Enrichment Grants presented: 5th grade, 4th grade have submitted field trip reimbursement requests. Motion made by Marie to approve the 4th grade field trip funds, Mrs. Howard seconded, all in favor. Motion made by Jillian to approve the 5th grade field trip funds, Tanya seconded, all in favor.

Mrs. Howard presented results of Jump a Thon. Over $3,000 raised.

Adjournment 7:19pm.