Marlow PTA
John D. Perkins, Sr. Elementary School
919 NH Rt. 10
Marlow, NH 03456

 PTA Meeting Minutes - September 19, 2005

The meeting was called to order at 3:15 pm with 4 members and 1 staff present.

Treasurer’s Report:

The treasurer’s report was read and accepted as presented.  One upcoming commitment is paying for the remainder of the sign cost for the front yard of the school.

Election of Officers:

Due to few active PTA members, no officers were elected at this meeting.

Sign Update

The sign is being made by Keene Sign Works and should be delivered around the end of the month.

Playground Fund:

There is not enough money in this account to cover the costs of the two remaining roofs on the large play structure, as originally intended.  Several years ago the cost was about $1500.  The fund currently has just over $850.  Discussion followed about the need for the roofs at all. Other suggestions included using “sunbrella” material at a lower cost (there was some concern over the longevity), or perhaps looking into other playground equipment that might be fun.  It was agreed that the roofs did not even seem to be missing on the structure, and looking into other equipment might be a better use for the money.  Mr. Brewer responded that equipment ideas might include a “ball wall” for handball type games.   Stephanie suggested replacing the tire ladder that was removed from the large climber with another type of climbing equipment.

Collecting Cans

It was suggested to Marcia by a school grandparent that a returnable can drive be set up to collect money to buy topsoil for the playground lawn.  That person offered to oversee the project but asked for a place to store the cans.  It was agreed that topsoil would be very helpful in growing a better lawn and covering some of the rocks to make it easier to mow.  Discussion followed on how to store the cans to minimize bees and pests.  It was also suggested that perhaps some of the playground fund could be used for topsoil.  It was decided to ask if the cans could be stored at the recycling center with funds to be given to the school.

Fall Activities:

There was concern over being able to run the various fall activities with the PTA’s current active membership.  The following activities were discussed:

Fall Fundraiser - The fundraising catalogs were sent home to students last week.  The next PTA meeting has been scheduled for Monday, October 3 at 3:00 pm to process and organize the collected money and fundraising forms.

Thanksgiving Dinner - It is unclear how the dinner would run this year now that there is a full-time cook and hot lunch program at the school.  Marcia will check into how or if the would work with the current food service.

Christmas Craft Workshop - It does not appear that there are currently enough PTA members to organize this event this year

Next Meeting:

Monday, October 3, 3:00 pm

Meeting was adjourned at 4:15 pm.

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