Hopkinton PTA

Minutes for the meeting of March 8, 2007

(Subject to approval at the April 5, 2007 meeting)

Present: Kathy Donohoe, Julie Morris, Nancy Skarmeas,  Eileen Reinacher, Bill Carozza,  Sally Turcotte, Cindy Dobe

Motion made by Eileen Reinacher to approve Feb. 2007 minutes; seconded by Julie Morris. Approved.

Funding Requests

1.A request was submitted by second grade teachers Becky Perkins and Deb Jones for $90 to pay for transportation to Elm Brook Park to make bluebird houses. Unfortunately, the PTA does not pay transportation costs for field trips. Kathy Donohoe will speak to Deb Jones to see if the money could be applied to supplies for the bird house; otherwise, the request will be denied. 

2. The sixth grade teachers submitted a request for $275 to pay admission to the MFA in Boston. Motion to approve made by Nancy Skarmeas; seconded by Sally Turcotte. Approved.

3. Marcia Clark requested money to buy two cases of water for the upcoming author’s luncheon. Motion to approve made by Julie Morris; seconded by Eileen Reinacher. Approved. 

4. Julie Morris submitted a request for $200 to buy lunch for the staff at Saturday school at HMS on March 10.  Eileen Reinacher will look into including the staff at HHS as well.  Motion to approve made by Kathy Donohoe; seconded by Nancy Skarmeas. Approved. 

5. Third grade teacher Lori Aubertin submitted a request for $250 for a cow heart dissection program.  Motion to approve made by Kathy Donohoe; seconded by Julie Morris. Approved.

Recent Events

1. The planetarium night was a success, with about 100 attendees. The decision was made to organize this event every other year.

2. The PTA sponsored school board candidate forum was well-attended. Thanks go to Roger Turcotte for volunteering to moderate this event.

Upcoming Events

1. A movie night is scheduled for Friday, March 9, at 6:30 at MSS.

2. A trip to the Fisher Cats game on Friday, May 18th, is planned.  The volunteer coordinators will try to find someone to organize this event. 

At the close of the meeting, Cindy Dobe provided a presentation on internet safety. 

Submitted by Nancy Skarmeas, PTA Secretary