Minutes of the Morley Parent Teacher Organization

October 21, 2004

The meeting was called to order by Sharon LaPointe at 6:35.

Copies of the minutes from the last meeting were circulated for review.

The potential goals for the PTO fundraising efforts for the year were reviewed.

These are:

1. A sign to go in front of the school with lettering that can be changed to announce events, PTO meetings, etc. This would cost approximately $5,000

2. An alpha smart cart to carry alpha smart computers to classrooms. This would cost approximately $7000.

Sharon McHale gave the Treasurer’s report. She announced that the Executive Board had approved the budget and that it was ready for approval by the membership.

The programming committee reported that the Pumpkin Night had 115 people registered. This compared to 5 people the last time the event was offered.

The Harvest Dance is scheduled for November 19.

Sarah Raskin reported on the Community Service Committee. The school supplies collections went well, thanks to the Girl Scouts. The Walk-A-Thon is planned for October 30 and the student council voted for the funds to go the West Hartford Town That Cares. UNICEF boxes will be distributed to all students for collection on Halloween night.

Dr. Rosow gave a review of the alpha smart cart. This is a cart loaded with personal computers to allow students to practice writing and keyboarding skills. The Alpha Smart NEO has six lines of text and enhanced memory. They have been used at Duffy and are in constant use. The total cost for a cart with 30 computers would be approximately $7950.

Ruth Lawlor reported on fundraising. The Sally Foster fundraiser raised over $13,000 (gross sales). Net profit was about $6500. There will be an election day sale of Krispy Kreme donuts. There is also a fundraiser with David’s cookies cookie dough. These are $12 per unit and will be delivered by December 1. The PTO will receive 40% of the sales.

Sharon LaPointe called for a vote on the budget. It was passed unanimously.

Sharon LaPointe called for a vote on the use of fundraising funds. It was agreed unanimously that our first priority would be the alpha smart carte. It was agreed unanimously that the Pond House event would be designated as a fundraiser for the alpha smart cart.

It was then agreed unanimously that other funds raised be used for the school sign.

An announcement was made that volunteers are still needed for helping 4^th and 5^th grade students with keyboarding skills.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Sarah Raskin