September 5th, 2017 PTA General Meeting Minutes (revised)

Jackson Middle School PTA

General Meeting

September 5, 2017

 

The general meeting of Jackson Middles School PTA was called to order at 6:52pm, Tuesday, September 5th, 2017, by President Jessica Christiansen.  A quorum of members was present.

 

Member Dixie Menaker motioned to approve the summer board meeting minutes.  Member Joelle Alexander 2nd the motion.  All in attendance approved.

 

Principal Kevin Crotchett welcomed the large group of attendees and reviewed the successful first annual 6th grade Jump Start day on 8/30/17.  Photos will be loaded to a secure site for parental viewing soon.

 

Treasurer Kathy Jennings reviewed the budget.  The proposed 2017-2018 proposed income is $80,730 and expenses are $72,239.  The PTA Savings account register balance as of 8/31/2017 was $44,678.02. The PTA checking register account balance as of 7/31/17 was $2,816.56.

 

  • President Jessica Christiansen reviewed our fundraising goal of $90,000 for the upcoming school year. This includes $25,000 for the Artful Learning Program, $25,000 for other programs, such as Cultural Day, Library subsidies & Field Trip Scholarships, etc.  In addition, this includes $40,000 for four additional Chrome carts (including 120 Chromebooks) so that each Language Arts class has a dedicated cart.
  • Member Melissa Schmidt motioned to approve the budget and Member Diane Smith 2nd the motion. All in attendance approved.

 

Ensemble Lead, Dixie Menaker, discussed the Ensemble fundraiser “Taco Night” at Back to School Night and how to RSVP.

 

Cookie Dough fundraiser Lead, Diane Smith, announced that Cookie Dough sales would kick off Friday, 9/8/17.  Samples will be available at Back To School Night.

 

President Jessica Christiansen announced that Principal Kevin Crotchett would give a “Kev Talk” at the next PTA meeting on 10/3/17 titled “Surviving the Middle School Years: A Parent’s Guide”

 

Membership Chair Deb Cox reviewed volunteer options and how to sign up, including directly via the link on the PTA website.

 

Volunteer Coordinator Marci Forbes discussed upcoming volunteer needs:

  • 9/20-9/27 Cookie Dough distribution.
  • 9/22 Picture Day.
  • ½ yard mulch still needs to be spread, timing flexible.
  • Clothing Closet at Marshall HS on 9/28 & 1/8
  • Need someone to chair Staff Appreciation hospitality during fall conference week and in the spring (one day per month)
  • Book Fair during fall conferences

 

President Jessica Christiansen reviewed the upcoming JMS low key “auction”, the Bernie Bash scheduled for Friday, 11/17/17 at the Multnomah Arts Center.  This includes dinner, drinks, music, dancing, a beer pulls, a restaurant pull.  A planning meeting is this Friday, 9/8/17 at Marci Forbes’ house.

 

Learnstein/Special Friends Night moved from the fall to the spring on 3/15/18.  This offers parents and grandparents a chance to tour the school and view Artful Learning projects.  Mr Crotchett discussed how the Artful Learning program started in 1997.  There are approximately 32 schools who follow this program in the USA and JMS is the only one in Oregon.

 

President Jessica Christiansen mentioned the Neighborhood Food Drive.

 

Member Diane Smith recommended that parents attend Mr. Crotchett’s monthly coffee talks.

 

Adjournment was announced at 7:52pm

 

Present were:

President Jessica Christiansen

Vice President Michelle Marsden

Treasurer Kathy Jennings

Membership Lead Deb Cox

Volunteer Coordinator Marci Forbes

Secretary Kara Murray

 

Date Presented:____________________

 

Approved as Written (or Amended)

 

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