November 6th Meeting MInutes

Meeting Minutes November 6th, 2013

1. Welcome and Introductions- 11 members present, Paul Branagan and Martin Geoghegan

2. Treasurer's report - Starting Balance $5,900
    Income $6,00 from magazine drive and coupon book sale and Fall Frenzy.  Vendor invoices for        fundraisers unpaid Profit will be 50% on coupon books and 60%  on magazine sales.  $1,800 income repaid restitution from Elementary PTA embezzlement case.  Full report available upon request.

3.  Paul Branagan- Principal Middleboro High School reviewed findings of NEASC accreditation survey.  Full results available to all through district website.  General findings are accreditation intact.  Atmosphere and culture of the school received praise.  Physical plant and technology in need of updates.  Plan to address professional development and curriculum enhancements being developed by faculty and adminisitration.

4. Old Business- Fall Frenzy a tremendous success!  A fabulous time for the 200+ students in attendance.  Profit of $1,700.  Kidstuff coupon book sales- 167 sold, sales down from year one.  Need to evaluate the feasibility of next year sale same product.  Many thanks to Suzie Destramps and Kerri Nee for coordinating the Boxtops for Education!  $249 collected.

5.  New Business- two funding requests presented for approval - tabled until December meeting.  Need to discuss how to equitably support as many enrichment activities as possible.

6. Upcoming Events- volunteers needed
a. Talent Show - 11/22 6-8:30 ticket sales, DVD and refreshment sales
b.  Parent/Teacher Conferences- 11/20  6-8:30 and 12/2  4-6:30
     looking for raffle items, baked goods and parents to man the tables.
c. Spirit wear sales - Marese Barry has done a great deal of research to find a new company for our products.  OnDeckSports comes highly recommended and has no minimum order.  Forms to be sent home with all students, sale to be held at all events.
                  d. Scholastic Bookfair - 11/14-12/3 Please contact us for hours volunteers needed.

7.  Administrator's update-
                        a. Monday 11/21 8am coffee with the Superintendent at Nichols
                        b.12/13 First trimester report cards.  Parents will also receive login information for ASPEN                              parent portal to view student grades, attendance and assignments.
                        c. School Council Meeting 11/20 With Mr. Geoghegan @ 3pm all are welcome
                        d. 11/21 School Improvement plan to be submitted to School Committee
                        e. ROAR awards announced today. Ongoing incentive program for students.

Next Meeting scheduled for Thursday 12/5 DUE To BAND CONCERT 12/4
Contact us @ nicholsmsptsa@gmail.com