January 14th, 2020 PTA General Meeting Minutes

Jackson Middle School PTA
General Meeting
January 14, 2020

Introductions
The meeting was called to order at 6:30pm on January 14th, 2020, by President Jessica Christiansen. Board Members present Michelle Marsden, Kristin Beauchamp, Kathy Jennings, Marcy Forbes, and Principal Susan Kosmala. 

Preliminary Business
No changes to meeting agenda as it stands. 

New Business

  • PTA Calendar and Fundraising – Jessica Christiansen discussed the remaining PTA calendar for 2019-2020. Fundraising goals for the remainder of the year were also discussed with Principal Susan Kosmala’s input. 
  • Rat Race – discussion around what process will be used for this event took place.  
  • PTA Board Succession – Jessica recommends that we begin advertising board openings in February 2020 for the following 2020-2021 school year. 
  • Bash 2020 – planning for 2020-2021 school year Bash will begin in March 2020.

Treasurer’s Report  
Checking -01/03/2020
$41,839.64
Savings – 01/03/2020
$45,071.57

Upcoming Events
Jan 27th – January Staff Appreciation – We have someone to lead this. 
Project Second Wind Food Drive – Focused on Sun School Food Pantry
Jan 30th Wilson Forecasting for 8th graders
Jan 31 PPS Honor Band (MSHS)

Principal’s Report

Asks:

  • Technology in Auditorium
    • Soundboard
    • Overhead Projector
    • IT Station 
    • Lighting Boards
  • Gallery Presentation Boards
  • Artful Learning needs 1 full cart of Chromebooks