November 2011
Amity High School Student Government Meeting Minutes November 7th 2011
A regular monthly meeting of the Amity High School Student Government was held on November 7th of 2011 at 7:00 P.M. in the Lecture Hall.
1. Tricia Coffey called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
2. 73 members were recorded as present on the roll call.
3. The Pledge Of Allegiance was skipped tonight due to the lack of time.
4. Corresponding Secretary Report
No Report
5. Treasurer Report
Treasurer Sarah Giovanniello reported that $6,129.29 was currently in the treasury. This was the same amount of money as reported in the October meeting.
6. Freshman Class Council Report
The Freshman Class President reported that they would be conducting a t-shirt sale and a Yankee Candle sale where they would be receiving 40% of the profits.
7. Sophomore Class Council Report
The Sophomore Class President reported that they are currently conducting a t-shirt sale and are also holding some bake sales.
8. Junior Class Council Report
Class President Eliza Dillaway estimated that the class would be making around $1000.00 of profit from their recent t-shirt sale and a bake sale at stop and shop will be organized in November. The council is also considering raffling off concert tickets for a future fundraiser.
9. Senior Class Council Report
Class Vice President Anupriya Nagarathnam reported that they have conducted a t-shirt fundraiser. They currently have $12,000.00 in the bank account while looking for Master of Ceremonies in Mr. Spartan. They are working on bake sales for fundraisers.
New Business
10. Homecoming Dance
A. Food Committee
Sarah Teitleman reported that the food committee is working on receiving more food. They have received a $25 gift certificate from Stop and Shop. President Tricia Coffey recommended that they try Costco. Mr. Marazzi asked for a collective effort in trying to get food. He recognized that the food committee is one of the hardest committees.
B. Ticket Committee
Sarah reported that the tickets have been made and are going to go on sale on Wednesday the 9th. Mr. Marazzi took the names of people who were willing to volunteer selling tickets at lunch.
C. Publicity
Sarah reported that the committee has created announcements as well as a facebook group to advertise the event.
D. Decorating
The decorating committee has all the equipment it needs to decorate for the dance. Sarah asked for people to help pick up balloons from Party City. Dana Leyden, who is the chair of the committee, was not present.
11. Spirit Week
Anupriya reported that Monday will be black and gold day, Tuesday will be pajama day with music being played by the band, and Wednesday will be color wars. The seniors will be wearing black, juniors red, sophomores blue, and freshman green. The final plans for hallways will be sent out this week. Posters will be placed around the school to advertise the event. Mr. Marazzi explained how the gym would be set up for the pep rally.
12. Pep Rally
The chair of the committee has talked to student organizations to help out in decorating and performing during the rally. Mr. Marazzi will send out an email asking for volunteers.
13. Strings Request
President Tricia Coffey read the letter regarding the request for the strings to perform with the University of Connecticut Band. They are asking for a $150.00 loan and Anupriya explained the trip where ten students were chosen to go.
Motion to place the Strings Request for discussion: Anupriya Nagarathnam, 2nd Alex Marieb
Vote in favor unanimous.
Discussion: None
Motion to close discussion on the Strings Request: Ashley Griffin, 2nd Thomas Falcigno
Vote in favor unanimous.
Question on Passage of the Strings Loan of $150.00.
Vote in favor unanimous.
14. Model United Nations Club Request
President Tricia Coffey read the letter regarding the Model United Nations Club request for a $500.00 donation.
Motion to place the Model United Nations Request for discussion: Nathan Benjamin, 2nd Michael Yuan
Vote in favor unanimous.
Discussion
Mr. Marazzi asked if there was anyone in the student government that participated in the Model UN club and Mr. Thomas Falcigno raised his hand. Mr. Falcigno answered many questions regarding the request. He stated that the club would be going to a conference at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire. All though this conference is cheaper than last year, he was asking for this donation in hopes that he would not have to come to student government next year asking for more money. He also stated that the student has been helpful to the MUN club in the past and that the request made last year was lower than the request being made now. He also mentioned that the club does not exactly know how much the conference will cost but estimates that it will be over $1000.00.
Motion to Close Discussion on the MUN Request: Ashley Griffin, 2nd Sarah Teitleman
Question on Passage of the MUN $500.00 donation.
Vote in Favor: 31
Vote Opposed: 26
Abstentions: 16
Motion Agreed To
15. Open Forum
A. Leadership Conference
Chief Gagne would like to get student government members to participate in a leadership conference he is organizing in New Haven. He is willing to take up to 5 members with two positions already being taken. Mr. Marazzi took names to be sent to Dr. Britton regarding the conference.
B. Parking Policy
Student Representative to the Amity BOE Thomas Falcigno reported that he had introduced his new parking policy to the BOE of $25.00 per marking period. He is going to write a letter to the BOE with his signature and Dr. Britton’s. He projects that the BOE will accept the parking policy by the beginning of next year.
Motion to adjourn until December 5th at 7:00 P.M. (8:08 P.M.) Sarah Teitleman, 2nd Sasha Weitzman
Vote in favor unanimous.
Respectfully Submitted,
Thomas Falcgno
Secretary of the Amity High School Student Government
These minutes were unanimously approved.
Attachments:
1. Amity Model United Nations Funding Request
10/26/11
To: The Members of The Amity High School Student Government
Dear Amity High School Student Government,
The Amity Model United Nations Club writes this letter to ask for a donation of $500.00 from the Amity High School Student Government. One of the Student Government’s many roles at Amity is to provide funding for clubs if they seek this funding. The Amity Student Government has done an excellent job in fulfilling this role. The Student Government has fulfilled this role for the Amity Model United Nations Club in the past as well.
This year, we have planned to attend a Model United Nations Conference at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire in March. Although we have already done a significant amount of fundraising, the amount that it costs to pay will be considerably more than we have in our account if you include registration, transportation, and lodging. The club has also seen a significant increase in members and therefore, would like to do our best in taking more delegates than the eight we usually take every year. The club will still plan on doing it’s regular fundraising like bake sales, etc., but a donation from the Student Government will take a huge weight off our shoulders.
Therefore, we are requesting a $500.00 donation from The Amity High School Student Government. We thank you advance for your consideration and we encourage you to pass this funding request. Thank You.
Sincerely,
The Amity High School Model United Nations
John Lopez-Villa, Co-President
Katie Becker, Co-President
Thomas Falcigno, Treasurer
Miles Halpine, Secretary
2. Strings Class Funding Request
Mr. Marazzi,
The Strings Class is requesting a $250.00 donation to fund an upcoming UCONN trip to play with the UCONN Band. This money would be to pay for the transportation of the trip. We encourage passage of this request and thank you for your consideration.
The Strings Class
