Quorum present
General Meeting Minutes
November 18, 2019 Meeting called to order at 7:45 by Jennifer Azzariti, President Minutes recorded by Shanon Tranchina, Recording Secretary
In attendance: Jennifer Azzariti, Sheila Grauling, Cher Lepre, Marion Murphy, Shanon Tranchina, Lori Verdone, Erik Gustafson, Andrea Ferrari, Gina Cutter, Licia Millman, Michelle Silverman, Valerie Domenach, Kristine Magnifico, Donna McGoey Sheuer, Kelly Rowland, Traci Stabile, Stacey Saeiva, Sua Altamura, Angela Grisanzio, Eileen Tumminello, Christine McCahon, Tracy Bisceglie, Kaitlyn Beleckas, Mary Anne Ferraro, Nicole Dias, Kristi L’Esperance, Barbara Potucek, Luz Bove. Sign-in sheet attached to master copy of minutes.
Minutes
Emailed to executive board prior to meeting. Dispensed as read No corrections. Approved as filed.
Executive Committee Reports
Treasurer’s report attached to master copy of meeting. Reconciled by Lori Verdone President’s Report given by J. Azzariti:
President asks all reports be emailed in advance to J. Azzariti and Shanon Tranchina President reported on NY State PTA convention
Reported on potential HPV vaccine mandate. PTA does not support a mandate for vaccine. Presidents must have representation at council meeting
Special Committees
Motion to form a nominating Committee. Went to ballot. Ballots counted by Council Recording Secretary Shanon Tranchina. Second count by Traci Stabile, Lockhart PTA President. Nominating committee consists of Marion Murphy, Kristine Magnifico, Gina Cutter, Kaitlyn Beleckas, Angela Grisanzio, Stacey Saieva, Cher Lepre, Lori Verdone, Donna Scheur. Marion Murphy voted to committee Chairperson. Tally and ballots attached to master copy of the minutes.
Guest Speaker
Mrs. Ferraro, McKenna Assistant Principal, presented for McKenna. McKenna is involved in giving back by supporting charities such as Childhood Cancer day, world cereal day, starting a sock donation for the December holidays.
Standing Committee Reports
Mrs. Domenech Teacher Rep reported – Peter King came to HS to discuss how the government works. Berner had veterans come to share personal stories. Thanksgiving, all schools have rapid dismissal. Teacher spoke about vaccine mandates. National BLACK OUT DAY. Keep kids home and show up to your legislator’s office.
Arts in Education committee chair not present. Report attached to master copy of minutes.
Erik Gustafson, BOE Rep, presented BOE report. Report attached to master copy of minutes.
Andrea Ferrari, chair of Curriculum Committee, presented report. Presented a plan of work. Plan of work attached to master copy of minutes. Motion by Luz Bove to accept plan of work. Voted and Approved.
Gina Cutter and Licia Millman, co-chairs of Health, Wellness & Safety committee, presented report. Taking a stance against HPV mandate. Will prepare a stance to send out to all Presidents to vote on accepting stance against a mandate. Report attached to master copy of minutes.
Sheila Grauling, chair of Parenting and Family Committee, presented report. Directories were sent out. PARP – Chair not present. Report attached to master copy of minutes
Procedures Committee – Will meet soon.
PTA Unit Reports
S. Tranchina, McKenna President, presented report. Report attached to master copy of minutes.
Donna McGouey Scheuer, Fairfield Co-President, presented report. Report attached to master copy of minutes. Luz Bove, East Lake Treasurer, presented report. Report attached to master copy of minutes.
Michelle Silverman, Jr/Sr President, presented report. Report attached to master copy of minutes.
Kristine Magnifico, Birch Lane President, presented report. Report attached to master copy of minutes.
Stacey Saieva, Unqua President, presented report. Report attached to master copy of minutes.
Tracy Stabile, Lockhart Co-President, presented report. Report attached to master copy of minutes.
Gina Cutter, VP MHS AMES presented report of MHS Ames PTA. Report attached to master copy of minutes. Sue Altamura and Angela Grisanzio, presented report of SEPTA. Report attached to master copy of minutes. Next meeting January 6, 2020 at 7:30PM MHS
Meeting adjourned by Jennifer Azzariti 9:45 PM
