May Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Meeting Agenda

May 7, 2008 

7:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Fisher School: Media Center

 

Meeting called by:

Parent Advisory Council

                        Type of meeting: 

Monthly Status

Facilitator:

Kathy Mortali & Lisa McKeon

                        Note taker:

Linda Wigren, Secretary

----- Agenda Topics -----

Topic

Speaker

Minutes

Introduction

                ~ Approve April Minutes

Kathy Mortali/Lisa McKeon

5

Principal Comments/Update

Colleen Duggan

10

School Business Administrator Introduction and Discussion on School Bus Guidelines/Fees 1

School Business Administrator – Brian Connoly

25

PAC Business

                ~ Voting on fundraisers for 08/09

                ~ Budget update and approval of 08/09 Budget

                ~ Purchasing Credit Card Machine ($450) 2

                ~ Discussion/Vote on allocation of remaining                    PAC funds 3

 

Kathy Mortali/Lisa McKeon

Kathy Luongo

Kathy Luongo

Kathy Mortali/Lisa McKeon

30

Fundraising/Committee Status

Committee Members Present

10

Open Discussion

All

10

Other Information

Special notes:

1.        Some Fisher parents have questioned the calculation of the two-mile limit for free busing.  Brian Connolly will be at the meeting to introduce himself and take questions on this issue and any other issues parents have. 

2.        The current PAC credit card machine is outdated.  A newer version was tested at the silent auction and worked well.  It is proposed to purchase the machine and use it for other events such as the carnival and book fair.

3.        Any remaining PAC funds are allocated to school needs.  The remaining items on the staff “wish list” will be considered and any other recommendations for spending.

 

April Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Meeting Agenda

April 2, 2008 

7:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Fisher School: Media Center

 

Meeting called by:

Parent Advisory Council

                        Type of meeting: 

Monthly Status

Facilitator:

Kathy Mortali & Lisa McKeon

                        Note taker:

Linda Wigren, Secretary

----- Agenda Topics -----

Topic

Speaker

Minutes

Introduction

Kathy Mortali/Lisa McKeon

5

Principal Comments/Update

Colleen Duggan

10

2007/2008 PAC Budget Update

Kathy Luongo

5

Discovery Learning United Streaming Videos 1

Colleen Duggan

10

Voting on PAC spending 2

All

20

Fundraising/Committee Status

Committee Members Present

20

Open Discussion

All

20

Other Information

Special notes:

1.        Mrs. Duggan will be showing the Discovery Learning United Streaming Videos requested on the Staff Wish List.  These are educational videos that support the curriculum and require a yearly subscription fee.

2.        The items designated for purchase will be put up for a final vote.  To see a complete list of proposed purchases, go to www.fisherpac.com.

 

 

March Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Meeting Agenda

March 5, 2008 

7:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Fisher School: Media Center

 

Meeting called by:

Parent Advisory Council

                        Type of meeting: 

Monthly Status

Facilitator:

Kathy Mortali & Lisa McKeon

                        Note taker:

Linda Wigren, Secretary

----- Agenda Topics -----

Topic

Speaker

Minutes

Introduction

Kathy Mortali/Lisa McKeon

5

Principal Comments/Update

Colleen Duggan

10

2007/2008 PAC Budget Update

Kathy Luongo

5

Proposed PAC Spending 1

All

30

Fundraising/Committee Status

Committee Members Present

20

Open Discussion

All

20

Other Information

Special notes:

1.        Mrs. Duggan has compiled a “Wish List” from the Fisher staff.  Parents present will discuss which items the PAC will designate for purchase.  Voting on these designated expenditures will take place at the April meeting.

 

 

 

February Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Meeting Agenda

February 6th, 2008 

7:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Fisher School: Media Center

 

Meeting called by:

Parent Advisory Council

                        Type of meeting: 

Monthly Status

Facilitator:

Kathy Mortali & Lisa McKeon

                        Note taker:

Linda Wigren, Secretary

----- Agenda Topics -----

Topic

Speaker

Minutes

Introduction

Kathy Mortali/Lisa McKeon

5

Principal Comments/Update

Colleen Duggan

10

Walpole Coalition for Alcohol Awareness ı

 Michele Markatos

10

2007/2008 PAC Budget Update

Kathy Luongo

5

Fundraising/Committee Status

Committee Members Present

20

Open Discussion

All

40

Other Information

Special notes:

  1. Michele Markatos is a member of the Walpole Coalition for Alcohol Awareness Group and wants to talk about two programs taking place in April and May. 

April: Understanding the Development of the Adolescent Brain.

May: From Binge to Blackout.

 

January Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Meeting Agenda

January 9, 2007 

7:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Fisher School: Media Center

 

Meeting called by:

Parent Advisory Council

                        Type of meeting: 

Monthly Status

Facilitator:

Kathy Mortali & Lisa McKeon

                        Note taker:

Linda Wigren, Secretary

----- Agenda Topics -----

Introduction

Kathy Mortali/Lisa McKeon

5

Principal Comments/Update

Colleen Duggan

10

Guest Speaker 1

Superintendent, Lincoln Lynch

30

2007/2008 PAC Budget Update

Kathy Luongo

5

Fundraising/Committee Status

Committee Members Present

20

Open Discussion

All

20

Other Information

Special notes:

1.        Mr. Lynch will be speaking about the current status and future goals of the Walpole Schools.

 

 

November Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Meeting Agenda

November 7, 2007 

7:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Fisher School: Media Center

 

Meeting called by:

Parent Advisory Council

                        Type of meeting: 

Monthly Status

Facilitator:

Kathy Mortali & Lisa McKeon

                        Note taker:

Linda Wigren, Secretary

----- Agenda Topics -----

Introduction

Kathy Mortali/Lisa McKeon

5

Principal Comments/Update

Colleen Duggan

10

2007/2008 PAC Budget Update

Discussion/Vote on Purchase Requests

  Vote

-    Duplex Printer for computer lab (cost     approx. $1,299)

  Discussion

-    Additional funds for media shelving (cost approx. $1,200) 1

-    Classroom Listening Centers (cost approx. $440) 2

-    Software for donated computers (cost approx. $360) 3

-    Movers and dolly for piano (cost approx. $661.00) 4

Kathy Luongo

Kathy Mortali/Lisa McKeon/Colleen Duggan

 

5

20

Fundraising/Committee Status

Committee Members Present

20

Open Discussion

  Donation requests

-    2 rugs needed for classrooms – must be in good shape and flame retardant.  0ne 6x9 and one 8x10

-    Antibacterial wipes for the computer lab.  Any brand. 

Parent Seminars 5

 

All

 

20

Other Information

Special notes:

1.        Allocation of $2,500 was approved at the last PAC meeting for the purchase of an additional shelf for the media center.  The approved allocation amount of $2,500 is below the actual cost of $3,636.80.  The PAC has been requested to allocate the additional funds.  

2.       The kindergarten and first grade classrooms have a shortage of classroom listening centers.  Mrs. Lazzarro has asked the PAC to pay for the centers.

3.        Six computers were donated to Fisher School by the social security office.  The computers are in need of Microsoft Office and antivirus software.  Mrs. Duggan has asked the PAC to pay for the software.

4.        The piano in the music room is no longer operational; Mr. Holmes has kindly offered to bring in his piano from home.  Mr. Holmes has asked the PAC to pay for the movers and the transport dolly needed to get the piano into the school.

5.        Mrs. Sloane and Mr. Allessi have approached the PAC to team up to offer parent seminars on school related topics.  Further discussion with the other elementary PACs is ongoing to see if we want to coordinate across the schools for these seminars.   

 

October Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Meeting Agenda

October 3, 2006 

7:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Fisher School: Media Center

 

Meeting called by:

Parent Advisory Council

                        Type of meeting: 

Monthly Status

Facilitator:

Kathy Mortali & Lisa McKeon

                        Note taker:

Linda Wigren, Secretary

----- Agenda Topics -----

Introduction

 

Kathy Mortali/Lisa McKeon

 

5

Principal Comments/Update

Colleen Duggan

10

 

2007/2008 PAC Budget – Discussion/Vote

 

Discussion/Vote on Purchase Requests

-          4 additional computers for lab (cost approx. $3,000)

-         One additional media bookshelf (cost approx. $2,500)

-         Portable smart board (cost approx. $1,000)

 

 

Kathy Luongo

 

Kathy Mortali/Lisa McKeon/Colleen Duggan

 

 

15

 

20

Fundraising/Committee Status

 

Committee Members Present

20

Open Discussion

All

 

20

Other Information

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Text Box:   October Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Meeting Agenda October 4, 2006  7:30 PM to 9:00 PM Fisher School: Media Center   Meeting called by: Parent Advisory Council                         Type of meeting:  Monthly Status Facilitator: Mary-Ellen Gioioso & Kathy Mortali                         Note taker: Linda Wigren, Secretary ----- Agenda Topics ----- Introduction 2006/2007 PAC Budget Mary-Ellen Gioioso/Kathy Mortali Kathy Luongo 5 Principal Comments Jean Kenney 10 Walpole Field Project 1   School Policies/Issues -         Walpole Field Project PAC Donation 2 -         Update on “Sister Schools” Proposal 3 ~ Government Affairs Position 4 Guest Speakers: Cheryl Caron/Joe McDermott Open Discussion   Mary-Ellen   15   20 Fundraising/Committee Status Committee Members Present 20 Other Topics/Follow Up      -    PAC logo debut      -    PAC website proposed           ~ content      -    PAC Page (Walpole Times) 5            ~ content Co-Chairs/Open Discussion   20 Other Information Special notes:   1.  Guest Speakers Cheryl Caron and Joe McDermott will be attending the October PAC meeting to talk about the Walpole Field Project.  Discussion will be focused on project status and benefits to the Walpole community. 2.  A discussion will take place regarding the donation that was made in June ‘06 to the Walpole Field Project on behalf of the Fisher PAC. 3.  Mary-Ellen Gioioso attended the School Committee meeting on 9/25/06 which focused on the proposal to use “sister schools” for grades K-5.  An update will be provided on the proposal details.  4.  It has been suggested by the Walpole School Committee that a representative from each elementary school report back to the PAC after each school committee meeting.  This will improve the communication between the committee and schools regarding major school issues.  5. The PAC Page (Walpole Times) content will be a monthly item on the agenda.  Linda Curran will propose subject matter for the next month’s PAC page.  All content will be approved by attending PAC members.