Jackson Middle School PTA
General Meeting
May 7, 2019

Preliminary Business
The meeting was called to order at 6:34pm on May 7, 2019 by President Jessica Christiansen. Board Members present are Marci Forbes, Kathy Jennings, Michelle Marsden, Marci Forbes, and Annie Lindekugel. Marci Forbes motioned to approve minutes from March 2019 meeting and Michelle Marsden seconded. Marci Forbes motioned to approve April 2019 minutes and Michelle Marsden seconded.

Treasurer’s Report
Checking $37,185.05
Savings $44,765.23

Fundraising
Three buckets for fundraising $:
1. Artful Learning
2. Jungle Fund
3. Chrome Book Fund

New Business
SUN SCHOOL – will see a reduction in their funding for Jackson and Robert Gray for the 2019-2020 school year. The shortfall is $20,000 per school. Ellie, the Sun School Coordinator, is looking to find community resources so she doesn’t have to shrink the program.

June PTA meeting –
if we have a new principal or have a surplus of funding, we will have a June meeting. If not, we may make the Chrome Book decision by email.

Topics for Discussion:

• Rolling Lockers Forward – Thank you gift cards for the kids that roll the lockers forward need purchased. We need approval for 3 children to help roll the lockers forward. Marci Forbes motions to approve purchase. Michelle Marsden seconds this motion.
• Popcorn & Cookie Dough Fundraiser updates – Kara Murray will lead cookie dough for Jackson next year.
• Boys’ Night Out for next year – Laura Lenseigne – would like to help set up a boys night out next year. Marci suggests starting early to make sure the date is reserved with the school. Jess would like to know what the purpose of boy’s night out. Laura discusses the importance for a boys night out to discuss topics like healthy relationships and practices, consent, other fun activities. Lewis and Clark has a group for empowerment for boys.
• Girls’ Night Out Recap – Marci Forbes – It was attended by 7th and 8th grade girls only. They had less than anticipated participation this time but they feel that is due to the lapse in years. They feel next year will increase beyond this years attendance. Sixty girls signed up; 53 girls attended and 25 volunteers. The night had 5 events to participate in. Female volunteers from Wilson High School led small groups. There were three guest speakers – 1. Recent College Graduate, 2. Portland Police Officer, 3. Girls Strength, 4. Stations – self-defense, dance group, chillax, craft made bracelets, “she” amazing race. At the end of the night, everyone met in the auditorium to perform a dance and a big performance. Girls Night Out proposed dates for next year – March 7th or March 14th for next year.
• Parent Education Nights – May 20th Parenting of Adolescence talks – Jessica Christiansen is hosting this event at school. Handmade Parenting is the speaker that is coming. Jess is wondering if parents would be interested in hosting this.
  Girls Rock Davies. Parenting, coaching, lectures, seminars, etc.

PTA Board Nominations and Approval for 2019-20

• President – Jessica Christiansen
• Vice President – Michelle Marsden
• Secretary – Annie Lindekugel
• Treasurer – Kathy Jennings
• Volunteer Coordinator – Kristen Beauchamp
• Membership – Heather Kramer

Old Business
Pizzicato “Dough for Dollars” fundraiser recap – Kristen Beauchamp – raised $624

8th Grade Promotion Updates – Jessica Christiansen – June 12th is promotion date. Oaks Park will be in the morning. Need 8th grade parents to go to Oaks Park. Promotion is from 2-4pm.

Committee Reports:
Volunteer needs – Kristen Beauchamp
May Staff Appreciation lunch – Kristen Beauchamp – Mexican Fiesta link. Signup is on Facebook.
RAT Race – May 17th – Has 8 spots open.
Ice Cream Social – May 30th – 6pm. Need 5 volunteers for this.
Field Day – June 7th – 12:30-4 Volunteers Needed
Oaks Park – 8th grade promotion – Need Volunteers

Principal’s Report
There were three candidates that were interviewed. They are waiting for the Superintendent to interview the final candidates.
Staffing Needs and moves for next year @ Jackson:
Art Teacher and Library Assistant
Mr Cornett applied to go to Robert Gray.
Paula the library assistant retired.
Adding an additional teacher to 8th grade Language Arts and Social Studies.
Bethany Nelson will go back to 8th grade position for now.

Announcements
Summer PPS Bond Work at Jackson – The building will be closed this summer in order to receive a new seismically strengthened roof, accessibility upgrades, and asbestos remediation. For more information, please go to: www.pps.net/bond

Construction at Jackson Middle School will star the Monday following school release. No one is allowed in building at start of construction. The South section will get a new roof this summer. The district will be regarding the parking lot to put in ADA approved parking spots in front of school. Next summer they will replace the roof on the second half of the school.

Please come to the “Wine, Cheese & Chocolate” fundraiser hosted by Marci Forbes on Saturday, June 1st from 5-8PM. We will be collecting wine, beer and cider for the fall Bernstein Bash, so please bring either 3 bottles of red or white wine valued at $15 or more each or 8 bottles of beer or cider valued at $3 or more each. Please email Jessica Christiansen to RSVP at: jess_jon@msn.com

Schedule of Upcoming Events
5/8 – NO SCHOOL
5/9 – Culture Day!
5/14 – Staff Appreciation Lunch
5/16, 17 & 18 – Spring Musical – “Shrek” – 7pm
5/17 – RAT Race
5/23, 24 & 25 – Spring Musical – “Shrek” – 7pm
5/28 – NO SCHOOL – Memorial Day
5/30 – Ice Cream Social – 6pm
5/30 – Spring Band & Choir Concert – 6pm and 7pm
5/31 – Red & Black Spirit Day!
6/4 – June PTA meeting – 6:30pm
6/7 – Field Day
6/12 – LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
6/12 – 8th grade promotion & reception – 2:15pm