February 10, 2026

Dedham PTF - Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 • 5:30 p.m. • Music Room

1. Call to Order & Welcome (Katie McCourt, President) 5:30 p.m.

   1. Introduction / Sign-In

      1. In attendance: Katie McCourt, Madeline Wright, Jody Butilier, Lindsey McMorrow, Carl Whitham, Larry Clement, Jerry Troger, Annie Goodwin

2. Approval of Jan. Minutes

   1. Approved

3. Treasurer’s Report

   1. Checking: $13,598.08

   2. Savings: $2,697.44

   3. PayPal: $0

   4. Total Funds Available: $16,295.52

4. Principal/Teacher Updates/Voting

   1. Requests/Upcoming Projects

      1. Vote: $753 for PK-8 Frogtown Puppeteers performance “Everyone Loves Pirates”–March 11

         1. Approved

      2. Vote: $70 for Math Olympiad t-shirts 

         1. Approved

      3. Vote: $300 for Girls on the Go

         1. Approved up to $450

5. Events & Fundraisers

   1. Bottle Drive 

      1. Ongoing

   2. Win-Win Fundraiser

      1. Mention #41 Dedham School and percentage will be donated when you buy or donate (already set up)

      2. They need copy of by laws, 501C, and for us to advertise partnership on FB

      3. Share on FB

   3. Hannaford Gift Card Fundraiser

      1. Buy $100 gift card for $95, sell for $100

      2. Discussion of how to pay and pick up

      3. Move forward with purchase of 10 for $1000

      4. Possible student video to promote

      5. Pay by check or cash due to Paypal fees

      6. Share on FB

   4. Spring Fling–May 2

      1. Possible photobooth

   5. Scratch Off Raffle–April/May

      1. Madeline will create flyer, share on FB and request donations by end of March

      2. Cost: $5 each or 3/$10

6. Items To Address

   1. Bylaw Amendments

      1. Jerry will add language about limiting officers to parents/guardians/staff

   2. Bank Account

      1. Jody will bring new document to the bank tomorrow with signatures

   3. Flowers for 8th grade graduation

      1. Volunteers help put them together?

      2. Waiting on request to approve dollar amount

7. New Business/Open Floor

   1. Annie Goodwin shares Audubon visit was an amazing learning experience for the Kindergarteners

   2. Staff gift–reviewed options

8. Action Items & Next Meeting

   1. Next Meeting Date/Time: March 10, 5:30 p.m.

Adjourned 6:25 p.m.