Jackson Middle School PTA
General Meeting
December 5th, 2017
The general meeting of Jackson Middle School PTA was called to order at 6:00pm, Tuesday, December 5th, 2017, by President Jessica Christiansen. A quorum of members was present.
Vice President Michelle Marsden will put together wording regarding the PTA annual appeal, which will go out before winter break in our PTA email.
Membership Coordinator Debora Cox hopes to have the directory completed by mid January.
Volunteer Lead Marci Forbes motioned to approve the November 4, 2017 meeting minutes and Michelle Marsden 2nd the motion. Minutes were approved.
Volunteer Coordinator Marci Forbes discussed upcoming volunteer openings and will give Vice President Michelle Marsden wording for next PTA email.
- We need a volunteer to lead Staff Appreciation meals one day each month Jan-May. We have the lead for April filled, but need to fill other months. Critically January is needed. It can be snacks, all the way to a full meal.
- We need volunteers for the PTA clothing closet for January 8th, ideally at least 5 volunteers.
Principal Kevin Crotchett received the Chrome Cart that was purchased by the PTA. He has been asked by Fanno Creek Medical Clinic to apply for their grant of $3,800. We still need one full Chrome Cart to reach our goal and next year we will be adding 3 more sections that will need Chrome Carts, due to projected student growth.
Principal Kevin Crotchett discussed earthquake structural improvements. Parent Melanie DeSilva brought up the question about when the roof reinforcement work would take place since it was postponed by PPS last summer. Kevin said he has heard that it should take place this summer (2018) but there are no guarantees. President Jessica Christiansen suggested that Melanie draft content of a letter for parents or the PTA Board to submit to PPS supporting the work being done ASAP.
Treasurer Kathy Jennings reviewed the financial balances. The PTA Savings account register balance as of 11/30/2017 was $44,683.59. The PTA checking register account balance as of 11/30/2017 was $46,069.15.
Bernstein was successful and raised over $21,000 after expenses!! We expect to come in under budget due to parent donations and it was generally agreed that changing the event to the Fall was financially beneficial.
There will be NO January PTA meeting. Our next PTA meeting will be Tuesday, February 6th at 6:30pm.
WPPNA Food Drive for Jackson food backpack program will be held Friday, December 8th through Sunday, December 10th. Bins will be out from 8AM-8PM at the Solberg’s house at 4215 SW Comus Street. Please feel free to donate non-perishable food and basic hygiene products.
Schedule of Upcoming Events
- 12/12 – Dough for Dollars at the Lake Oswego Pizzacato (15180 SW Bangy Rd.). Counts for orders all day!
- 12/15 thru 1/1/18 – NO SCHOOL for Winter Break
Adjournment was announced at 6:43pm
Present were:
President Jessica Christiansen
Vice President Michelle Marsden
Treasurer Kathy Jennings
Secretary Kara Murray
Volunteer Lead Marci Forbes
Membership Coordinator Debora Cox
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