The Meeting Was Called to Order at 7:03 Pm

Approved Meeting Minutes

Mountview PTA General Meeting

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Attendance: Daria Liston, Patty Walton, Heather Tarantino, Brian McCarthy, Cindy Senes, Kevin McDonough

The meeting was called to order at 7:03 pm

Review of Action Items: Daria Liston

Advisor for Science Olympiad-Brian unaware if position has been filled.
Patty waiting for invoice from Bob Champlain for scholastic books that were ordered.
Cat’s Meow-after much discussion it was decided to go forth with idea and purchase 60 Cat’s Meow of Mountview Middle School. Proposal to order 60 at $584.35
Motion to approve: Cindy Senes, 2nd Heather Tarantino-approved unanimously
Kids in the Kommunity to participate in Holden Winter Festival-$100 to be donated to fund a craft table, students will participate in singing, Make A Wish and helping at various tables.

Approval of meeting minutes from September 25, 2014

Motion to approve: Daria Liston, 2nd Cindy Senes, approved unanimously

Stipend/Grant Requests: Daria Liston

No new stipend/grant requests

Treasurer’s Report:Patty Walton

Overview of stipends and requests paid
Reviewed profits of Butter braid sales
Expenses paid- guest speaker Tom Thelen
Reviewed status of homework zone and its profits-Profit of $8900 for 1st term. If profits continue, we will look to make purchases in the spring.
PTA dues to the state have increased by $0.50, now $4.50 to the MA PTA

Butterbraid Fundraiser Update: Heather Tarantino

Successful Butter Braid fundraiser-$1700 profit

Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser Details: Daria Liston

January, Thursday 22nd is Dine In Night: PTA will receive 20% of all sales

Gift card fundraiser-selling gift cards for two weeks in December

Discussion of collaborating the evening with a Barnes & Noble book night (see Action Items).

Teacher/Staff Appreciation: Daria Liston

Heather Tarantino to coordinate cookie buffet

Monday, December 22nd is the agreed date for buffet

Principal’s Comments: Brian McCarthy

Other Business:

Patty shared the idea of having Sandwich Specialty as another fundraiser opportunity (see Action Item).
Kevin expressed interest in set design for spring play (see Action Item).
There was discussion of the need for a treasurer next year. A potential candidate for treasurer was identified. Patty will follow up with candidate to gauge her interest.
Kevin discussed having the library staffed with volunteers and having set operating hours.
Discussion on using a different company for school supply kits (see Action Items).

Motion to adjourn: Brian McCarthy, 2nd Patty Walton- all approved

Meeting adjourned at 8:26 pm

Action items:

Cindy and Kevin will look into Barnes & Noble Book Night.
Patty will speak to owners of Sandwich Specialty.
Daria to speak with school play coordinators, Candy and Hope, regarding a set design coordinator.
Daria to look into different companies regarding school kits.