Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Minutes - January 2012


NCHS PTO

Minutes of the Board meeting 1/23/12

·         President Anne Matter called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  Members and guests in attendance totaled 14.
·         Minutes from the 11/21/11 meeting were reviewed and approved as reported.

Treasurer’s Report
·         Judy distributed copies of the financial statement for January, 2012. 
·         Current balance is $13,495.01.

Principal’s Report
·         Dr. Nuckolls stated that Freshman Orientation went well and was well attended.
·         Mr. Dave Bollman has been chosen as the new principal beginning next school year.  He will be attending the April PTO meeting.
·         Upcoming dates:  Senior brunch – April 24, Senior Rehearsal – April 25, May 3 – Awards program, May 4 – Senior picnic, May 5 – Prom, May 20 – Baccalaureate (1:00) and May 26 – Commencement (6:00).
·         Dr. Nuckolls stated that registration for next year will all be done online (including all payments).

President’s Report
·         Anne stated that we received a check for $500.00 from Kohls (this is to go to the Speech coach).
·         Board positions that are still open for next year are:  President, Vice President, Web Master, Concessions. She asked for anyone else who won’t be continuing in their position next year to let either her or Denni know.

Committee Reports

Spirit Store
·         Julie stated that Christmas sales were $2,310.50.  8th Grade orientation night sales were $796.00.  She thinks we could have had more sales that night if we accepted credit cards/debit cards.
·         Julie stated that they may do an end of year sale for the staff.  There will be no new designs until registration.

Iron Café
·         Sheri stated that things are going well.
·         Judy stated that she will take over for Jolene.

Hospitality
·         Patty stated that they will be doing a Valentine’s Day breakfast.

Concessions
·         Sheri stated that things are going well. 
·         The hot dog machine isn’t working.  It should still be under warranty.
·         There is an upcoming chess tournament on Jan 28.  They have stated they may be interested in having concessions at this.

Membership
·         No new news.

Web Master
·         No new news.

Alumni
·         No report.

Agenda Items:

Old Business
·         No old business was discussed at this time.

New Business
·         Anne stated that we need to discuss the scholarships at our next meeting.  We will need names at least 2 weeks prior to the May 3 Awards program.  She would like to have the names by April 4.
·         Ms. Ashlee Johnson discussed her Biotech Engineering class.  She would like to purchase kits for her labs.  The kits would cost $100.00 per box and she would need 5 boxes.  She stated that she will talk to Dr. Nuckolls to see if any funds are available.  She stated that she would need the kits ASAP.  Motion was made, seconded and approved to cover the amount the school does not cover up to $500.00.
·         Ms. Jennifer Kelly would like money to help cover the cost of frames for artwork to use with the Children’s Advocacy Center for their annual fundraiser.  She stated that the students’ art projects are done now and she would like to get them framed for the fundraiser.  Ms. Kelly stated she would need $400.00.  The school will cover $150.00, so she is still needing $250.00.  Motion made, seconded and approved to cover $250.00 for this.

No further business was noted at this time.   Anne Matter adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m.  The next meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 27, 2012.

Respectfully submitted,
Polly Blanchard, Recording Secretary