Jackson Middle School PTA
General Meeting
November 6, 2018

Introductions

The meeting was called to order at 6:30pm on November 6, 2018, by President Jessica Christiansen. Board Members Kathy Jennings, Michelle Marsden, Marci Forbes, Annie Lindekugel and Kristin Beauchamp were present.

Preliminary Business
Motion to approve October 2018 meeting minutes by Marci Forbes. Joelle Alexander seconded the motion. No additional changes to this meeting agenda.

Statement Balances as of October 31, 2018 – Treasurer’s Report
Checking $33,285.01
Savings $44,754.13

New Business
Need to change date of RAT race to May 17th, 2019. We have a new online fundraiser at BoonSupply.com, a sustainable online company. Jackson receives 50% of the proceeds from the order. There are no order forms, collections or deliveries. You pick Jackson as your charity when you check out. This will run through March 2019.

Old Business
Upper parking lot signage – Zach Kramer is our 8th grade PTA member. He volunteered to do research about PTA adding signage to upper parking lot. The purpose of the three signs would be to try and prevent people from parking in drop off area to walk track while parents are trying to drop off their children. Three signs that would say “NO PARKING / DROP OFF ONLY 8:30am-9:30am.” The estimate for the signs, which includes supplies and installation, is $485.00. Zach also polled the Facebook group and received positive feedback overall. Michelle Marsden motioned to approve. Annie Lindekugel seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Zach is going to take the estimate to PPS next for approval.

Committee Reports
Kristen Beauchamp stated Fall volunteer needs.

1. Need for teacher conference staff meals donation. Sign-up
2. Monday – Tuesday – Friday needs for lunch recess.
3. PTA clothing store – need clothes and volunteers.
4. Front quad area – maintain and upkeep the hedges in front. Keeping the JMS trimmed. Watering over the summer.
5. Bernstein Bash – Jessica Christiansen – Nov 30th 6pm Multnomah Art Center
• We need volunteers for this event.
• Goal is to raise $25,000 net for the event.
• Décor is red, black and white. Casual attire.
• Looking for 5 more desserts for dessert dash. daciajohnson@comcast.net
• We have secured beer for the event.
• We need additional 22oz bottles of beer or cider ($3 or more) and wine bottles.
• Bash has a 6pm start time, 7:30pm paddle raise will start and discussion of Bernstein Program until 8:30pm, then checkout will open at 8:30pm. There will be Music/DJ/Dancing until 10pm.
• Buy Tickets!
• Teacher hosted board parties will be available at the Bash or online after the bash. We have eight confirmed parties of which include painting pottery, bowling party, roller-skating at Oaks Park, nature photography and hike, scavenger hunt downtown, etc.

Membership – Marci Forbes

• We have 147 members.

Announcements
Donations needed for the Bernstein Bash – We are still in need of a few more donations for the Dessert Dash and Beer Pull at the Bernstein Bash happening November 30th. Please help us out by signing up to bring a homemade or store-bought dessert for 8. Email Dacia Johnson for details at: daciajohnson@comcast.net. Also consider donating any kind of beer in 22 oz. bottles valued at $3 or more. Please do NOT bring beer to school. Instead, please contact Chrissy McNair at 402-540-6688 or chrissymcnair1@gmail.com to arrange pickup or delivery.

• Eat out at Pizzicato in Lake Oswego (15180 Bangy Rd, Lake Oswego, OR 97035) on Tuesday, November 13. A portion of the cost of your meal will be donated to the PTA.
• WPPNA Food Drive for local families in need will be held Friday, November 9th through Sunday, November 11th. Bins will be out from 8AM-8PM at the McNamaras’ house at 4035 SW Comus Street. Please donate non-perishable food (nut-free, gluten-free, and no-heat-needed items much appreciated), and basic hygiene products.

Schedule of Upcoming Events
11/8 – Picture Retake Day-send original packet back with child.
11/9 – Coffee Chat with Mr. C at 9:30AM in the Community Room
11/9 to 11/11 – WPPNA Food Drive
11/12 – NO SCHOOL – Veteran’s Day
11/13 – JMS Night at Pizzicato in Lake Oswego
11/19 &20 – NO SCHOOL – Parent Teacher Conferences
11/21-23 – NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Holiday
11/30 – Red & Black Spirit Day
11/30 – Bernstein Bash – 6PM at the Multnomah Arts Center
12/4 – December PTA Meeting – 6:30PM in the library

Meeting adjourned at 6:58pm.