August 1st, 2019 PTA General Meeting Minutes

Jackson Middle School PTA
General Meeting
June 4, 2019

The meeting was called to order on August 1, 2019 @ 5:47pm by President Jessica Christiansen. Board Members present are Marci Forbes, Kathy Jennings, Michelle Marsden, Marci Forbes, Kristin Beauchamp, Heather Kramer and Annie Lindekugel. Marci Forbes motioned to approve minutes from June 2019 meeting and Michelle Marsden seconded.

Treasurer’s Report
Checking – $31,306.83
Savings – $44,768.97

New Business

Finance – Kathy Jennings discussed funding commitment letter and proposed new budget for the school year 2019-2020.

  • Artful learning income could decrease if teacher parties are discontinued. Exploring sale of student artwork to fill the gap.

Keeping Up With Chrome – fulfilled.
Sun School Support – decided to keep the $1,000 allotment for the Sun School pantry inventory.

Jot Form- website could potentially be linking to the old jot form vs the new jot form. Jess wants to preview this before we compile packets for school.

Capitol Improvement – Pod redesign was Principal Crotchett’s idea; not sure Principal Kosmala will proceed immediately. Designating income to special projects instead.

Packing Packets Day – Our annual back to school packing packets day 8/22 from 9 am to finish.

2019-2020 Expected Meeting Schedule:
9/3/19, 10/1/19, 11/5/19, 12/3/19, 1/7/20, 2/4/20, 3/3/20, 4/7/20, 5/5/20, 6/2/20

Back to school night – Sept 23rd

Old Business
SUN funding shortfall discussion to be held over to Fall/2019 meeting. Ask for direct donations going out in Back To School packets; need to asses PTA income needs for 2019-2020 before supporting SUN financially.