Jackson Middle School PTA
General Meeting
October 2, 2018
Introductions
The general meeting was called to order at 6:30pm on October 2nd, 2018, by President Jessica Christiansen. Jessica Christiansen, Kathy Jennings, Michelle M, Marci Forbes, Kristin Beechum and Annie Lindekugel were present.
Joelle Alexander motioned to approve minutes from the September 2018 meeting. Zach Kramer seconded the motion.
Treasurer’s Report:
Statement Beginning Balance: $44,750.39
Statement Ending Balance: $44,752.22
Cookie Dough
Goal 25,000
Sold 47,248
The PTA board approved a refrigerator purchase for the staff lounge over the summer.
The PTA fundraises for 3 different funds:
- School Support Annual Fund
- Artful Learning Fund– Bernstein Program (Need $25,000 each year for project supplies and professional development for this). The Bernstein Bash is the largest fundraiser for this.
- Keeping up with Chrome – We have 60 chrome books that need to be replaced this year. Also need an additional cart for chrome books.
Fundraise Opportunities:
Cookie Dough Sales
General appeal and corporate match gifts
Restaurant Donations
Rat Race
General Appeal
Bernstein Bash
New expenses:
Donors Ask:
Mr. Rossington is asking for paper for compacted math program. Marci motioned to approve to cover the remaining balance of paper. Joelle seconded this motion. Unanimously approved.
Paper cutter purchase for teacher lounge. Alley Herard motioned to approve this purchase. Brintha Enestvedt seconded the motion. 1 opposed, but motion passed to approve cutter.
Fall Volunteer Meetings:
- Sign up sheets for 3 volunteer needs.
- Scholastic Book Fair – week of conferences. It’s a fundraiser for the library and we need a lot of volunteers to make it happen.
- Conference Teacher Support – need volunteers to lead meals for teachers. This is a computer-based job.
Monday – breakfast and dinner
Tuesday – breakfast and lunch
Wed – leftovers - JMS front courtyard garden needs a family to adopt it. Email Kristin – volunteer@jacksonpta.org
Bernstein Bash – Nov 30th at the Multnomah Art Center
Teacher Parties
Volunteer Stations at Bash Itself
DJ Decision – DJ Rock decided upon
Bartender confirmed
Needs:
- 22 oz bottles of beer / $3 or more a can/bottle – Chrissy McNair will collect beer for those donating
- Desserts that serve 8 or more are needed.
Membership – Marci
128 PTA members this year.
Upcoming Events:
- Eat out @ Block and Board – 10% of proceeds for an entire day. Oct 23rd, 2018.
- West Portland Food Drive Oct 12th-14th
- Coffee Chat – Oct 5th and Nov 5th
- Next PTA Meeting (Jackson Library) – Nov 6th – How to get the most out of the new style of parent teacher conferences.
Meeting adjourned 6:58pm