Welcome and Introduction

• Co-President Maggie Murphy opened the meeting at 7:10 PM.  Vice President Shahin Pervaiz, and Secretary Shari Ellis were also in attendance.  Introductions were made of all attendees.
• Sharon Sotiros, Candidate for School Committee, made a brief presentation concerning her candidacy and followed by answering a few questions.
• The PTO Executive Board is looking to fill an immediate vacancy for a Co-President position with the term expiring in June, 2004.  It was also discussed that there are vacancies on the Executive Board for the 2003-2004 school year including Co-President, Vice President and Secretary.  The PTO Executive Board will continue its efforts to publicize and recruit for these openings."

Secretary’s Report, Treasurer’s Report

• 10 people were in attendance, including Principal Kathy Burns.
• Secretary Shari Ellis circulated the February Meeting Minutes.  There were no questions or comments.
• The official Treasurer’s report was not given.  Co-President Maggie Murphy reported that, to date, the PTO balance was approximately $19,000.  The Spring Carnival realized a profit of approximately $2,000. With remaining expenses to be paid, it is estimated that the PTO will have an end of the year balance of approximately $10,000.

Parent Issues

• There were no parent issues presented.

Teacher Issues

• Mrs. Jean Perry represented the teachers.   There were no issues presented.

Administrative Issues

• Kathy Burns presented a request from the Music Department for funds to purchase two new DVD players (one for each floor), and four new cassette players for the Listening Center (the current players are not working).  This equipment is used by all grades in the school and is maintained by the Music Department.  The PTO approved the funds ($512) for all equipment ($160 for 2 DVD players and $352 for 4 cassette players).  Mr. Butler will purchase the equipment.
• Mrs. Burns thanked the Carnival Committee for a wonderful day!  The Carnival was well attended, well run, volunteers were well organized and helpful, and the timing (during the school year) was great.  A nice time for all Francis Wyman families.

Old Business

• The Fox Hill PTO Curriculum Night, scheduled for March, has been rescheduled for Thursday April 10^th.  It will be held in the Fox Hill School at 7:00 PM.  Also being presented will be the School Department Building Renovation Projects.

New Business

• MCAS Breakfast – In previous years, the PTO has supplied popsicles as refreshments for the students following the MCAS tests.  This year, upon a request from the Reading Specialist Mrs. Donna Murphy, the PTO will be supplying breakfast treats for before the tests.  Volunteers were requested from the 4^th and 5th grade parents to purchase these treats (with reimbursement by the PTO).  Contact Mrs. Donna Murphy for the details.
• The PTO approved a $100 donation for the Burlington Graduation Party.
• The PTO approved a $50 donation for the Shawsheen Graduation Party.
• The PTO approved $500 for the purchase of new American and State flags to replace the current (well worn) ones in the school auditorium.  Mrs. Burns will purchase the flags and take care of the removal of the existing ones.
• Kathy Burns presented a program that, if approved, Francis Wyman School will pilot for the town.  The program involves the purchase of a scanner that will automate the attendance, absentee and MCAS Practice Testing results. In order for the program to proceed, the school needs the backing of the PTO.  The PTO approved a pledge of $500.

Committees

• Fundraising –The Magazine Fundraiser is wrapping up. Bills should be arriving in the mail shortly.
• Landscaping – The Disney Store will be holding its April Environmental Community Project at the Francis Wyman School.  On Sunday April 13^th, the store employees will be spreading 30 yards of bark mulch on the landscape surrounding the Lower Playground.  The mulch was obtained by Recreation Department from the Boston Annual Flower Show.  In addition, if enough employees are available, they will also be repainting the games and designs on the Hardtop Playground.  All of these efforts involve no cost to the school.  Thanks to Karen Sullivan of the Landscape Committee for co-coordinating the event!
• Box Tops – Coordinators have sent in a batch of box tops. Box Tops may still be brought in.

The next meeting of the PTO will be on May 1, 2003 at 7:00 in the Art Room.

Meeting adjourned at 9:30PM

Respectfully submitted,
Shari Lynn Ellis
Secretary