March 6, 2012

I.

Call to Order

Meeting was called to order at 6:04 PM. Thirteen members were in attendance, including all board members.

II.

Executive Committee Reports

a. President Angela Henthorn thanked all present for attending, had nothing new to report. b. Vice-President Mike Sudia had nothing new to report. c. Secretary Laurel Croft asked that Februarys minutes be read and approved. Laura Judge motioned to accept, Mrs. Kozak seconded. d. Treasurer Beth Metheney asked that the March treasurers report be read and approved. David Frantz motioned to accept, Mrs. Kozak seconded.

III.

Principals Report

Mr. Morris thanked all involved with the Pennies for Patients program; students collected $2481.71 in three weeks. Mr. Morris mentioned the recent school shootings in Chardon, and reassured us that the safety of Primarys students is the schools first priority. School security is being reviewed. A security team meeting is scheduled for next Friday.

IV.

Committee Reports

a. Acme Community Cash Back Chair David Frantz shared that we beat last years profit; a total of $1434.13 was raised through the program this year. David thanked the teachers for facilitating the program. Mrs. Perkins class won the competition and will choose either an ice cream party or homework passes as their prize. The whole school will get popsicles since we beat last year. b. Market Day Chair Teresa Kozak shared that the school profits about $100.00 each month through Market Day. Mrs. Dowling questioned the Box Tops competition that was mentioned at the last meeting. The competition fell through and never happened. c. Spring Fundraiser Coupon Book sales are over, we are still collecting unsold books. One hundred and eight books were sold, with Norton Primary profiting $12.50 per book sold for a total of $1350.00 raised. We would like to do Coupon Book sales as next years fall fundraiser.

V.

Old Business

a. Bylaws Revision Angela has received copies of the Bylaws with suggested revisions from members of our Bylaws Revision Committee. A special meeting of the committee will be planned soon.

b. P.A.C. Elections A nominating committee has been formed. Nomination forms will go home tomorrow (3/7) and are due to the office by 3/26. The committee will call all persons who were nominated. Voting will take place on Thursday, 4/12 at the April P.A.C. meeting. c. Talent Show Notice will be sent home within the next week detailing dates, times, deadlines, rules, etc. Talent show will take place on Saturday, 4/21 from 1 3 PM at Norton Primary. An encore show will take place the next day (4/22) at Barnes & Noble in Fairlawn at a Primary Idol event from 1 3 PM.

VI. VII.

New Business
No new business to discuss.

Open Discussion

Mrs. Ranier questioned if we would be doing COSI this year or next. We have done all of their programs available; we are looking into COSI and the Great Lakes Science Center programs for next year. Petra Frantz questioned whether we are still planning a bowling event for March. We are not, the event didnt work out like we would have liked. David Frantz questioned whether P.A.C. will be granting scholarships this year; we are planning on doing two. We will be receiving applications and will choose who receives the awards at our discretion. The awards will be presented at a banquet. David Frantz mentioned that its nice to see so many nice stories about the school in The Norton Post. Mrs. Ranier questioned whether we will be doing tee-shirts for kindergarteners and 4th graders. We will, and will also be providing tees for Field Day. Due to a change in the program, our juice pouch collection program may be cancelled. David Frantz asked if we received a grant from Target for field trips. We have received grants from both Target and PPG for field trips.

VIII. Upcoming Dates / Close of Business

Meeting adjourned at 6:34 PM.

A motion to adjourn was made by Mrs. Dowling, and seconded by Mrs. Kozak.