Minutes - February 2012

NCHS PTO
Minutes of the Board meeting 2/27/12

 

·         President Anne Matter called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  Members and guests in attendance totaled 8.

·         Minutes from the 1/23/12 meeting were reviewed and approved as reported.

Treasurer’s Report

·         Judy was not present.

Principal’s Report

·         Dr. Nuckolls was not present.

President’s Report

·         Anne shared information from the President’s lunch with Dr. Niehaus.  Some information discussed was that the ISATs will be eliminated by 2014 and we will go to electronic testing.  It was discussed that newer teachers are having a hard time financially building their classroom libraries.  The District is planning on all students having netbooks within 3-5 years.  They will work with us on electronic registration so that we can have a spot for people to make PTO donations.

·         Scholarships were also discussed.  Anne, Sharon & Patty met and discussed changing the applications.  Mr. Bohlman suggested we have the administration look over our list before we turn them in to make sure all candidates are appropriate.  We will change the application to state “have you received any disciplinary action besides a detention.”  Applications will be due by March 23.  Members can meet at Anne’s house to review the applications on April 4 and the list will be given to Mr. Bohlman by April 5.

Committee Reports

Spirit Store

·         No New news.

Iron Café

·         No report.

Hospitality

·         Mary stated that the Valentine’s lunch went well but there were a lot of leftovers.  She stated that we are not getting a lot of volunteers signing up to bring items.  For this reason, they will cancel the March 20 lunch and do the next one in May.

Concessions

·         It was discussed that concessions next year will need to write something up at the beginning of the year stating that prices have to be set for the year and cannot be changed throughout the year.

Membership

·         No report.

Web Master

·         Beth stated that she put something on the website stating she was looking for a replacement for her for next year.  She got a response from a student who is a junior and is on the web team.  He would like the position.  It was discussed that we would have to put him on the slate to be voted in for next year.  Beth will tell him to come to the meeting in April.

·         Beth stated that she wants to get the website as up to date as possible before turning the position over.

Alumni

·         Diana stated that they are getting their scholarships together.  She also stated that they are still working on the garden area.  They may look into putting in some benches or a low wall.

Agenda Items:

Old Business

·         No old business was discussed at this time.

New Business

·         Anne stated that there was a request for funds from Mr. Ryan Short (NCHS Guidance).  He stated that 3 students have been invited to attend the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Conference.  It would cost $150.00 per student and he was wondering if PTO could help with that cost.  Motion was made, seconded and approved to provide half the amount, for a total of $225.00.

No further business was noted at this time.   Anne Matter adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m.  The next meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 19, 2012.

Respectfully submitted,
Polly Blanchard, Recording Secretary