General Meeting Minutes

O​ctober 21, 2019 Meeting called to order at 7:50 by​ Sheila Grauling, 1st Vice President Minutes recorded by Shanon Tranchina, Recording Secretary

Quorum present

In attendance​: Sheila Grauling, Cher Lepre, Shanon Tranchina, Lori Verdone, Erica Burns, Erik Gustafson, Gina Cutter, Licia Millman, Daniella Ocuto, Debra Cirella, Kristine Magnifico, Donna McGoey Sheuer, Jennifer Smith, Traci Stabile, Stacey Saeiva, Sua Altamura, Angela Grisanzio, Christine McCahon, Colleen Clagnaz, Tracy Bisceglie, Michele Santabarbara, Kaitlyn Beleckas, Dr. Tom Fasano, Luz Bove

Lockhart Elementary School Principal Reported.
Sue Altamura read NYS PTA resolutions and asked for “vote of confidence” for Jennifer Azzariti and S.

Grauling as delegates at NYS PTA Convention held November 8-10, 2019. ​Voted and Approved.
S. Grauling moved to form a Council Procedures Committee. Committee consists of Kristine Magnifico, Lori

Verdone, Stacey Saieva, and Jennifer Smith. V​ oted and APPROVED

Minutes Reviewed, no corrections, A​ PPROVED as filed

Erik Gustafson, BOE Liasion, reported on BOE meetings. Report attached to master copy of minutes.

Erica Burns, Arts in Education Chair, reported on Arts in Ed. Report attached to master copy of minutes.

Danielle Ocuto, PARP Chair, reported on PARP. Report attached to master copy of minutes.

Mrs. Cirella, Teachers Representative, presented report. Mrs. Cirella asked PTA units to send in candy for SAFE Halloween.

Dr. Fasano Reported– Thanked everyone that contributed to Spirit Week. School Safety Committee meeting October 30, 2019. Student Advisory Council meeting October 31, 2019.

Motion by S. Grauling to present on behalf of the Massapequa Council of PTAs Executive board to the Massapequa School District BOE a statement concerning district removal of summer rec. Statement attached to master copy of minutes. Uninstructed vote. V​ oted and APPROVED

Unit PTA President Reports

S. Altamura SEPTA Co-President reported on SEPTA. Complete Report attached to master copy of minutes.

Gina Cutter, VP MHS AMES presented report of MHS Ames PTA. Complete report attached to master copy of minutes.

D. Ocuto, East Lake Delegate presented report of East Lake PTA. Complete report attached to master copy of minutes.

Kristine Magnifico, President of Birch Lane PTA, presented report. Complete report attached to master copy of minutes.

Donna McGoey-Scheuer, Fairfield PTA Co-President, presented report. Complete report attached to master copy of minutes.

Jennifer Smith, Lockhart PTA Co-President, presented report. Complete report attached to master copy of minutes.

Shanon Tranchina, McKenna PTA Vice President, presented report. Complete report attached to master copy of minutes.

S. Grauling reported on Council President’s report. Complete report attached to master copy of minutes. Cher Lepre reported on Holiday party at Zona 12/2. Invites will go out soon.
Meeting adjourned by Sheila Grauling 9:25 pm
Recording Secretary,

Shanon Tranchina