Jackson Middle School PTA
General Meeting
March 5, 2019

Introductions
The meeting was called to order at 6:31pm on March 5, 2019, by President Jessica Christiansen. Board Members Kathy Jennings, Michelle Marsden, Marci Forbes and Annie Lindekugel were present. Kristin Beauchamp was absent. Zach Kramer approved meeting minutes from December 2018. Marci Forbes seconded motion.

New Business

• PTA Board Service for 2019-2020 – email Michelle Marsden if you are interested.
• March Staff Appreciation will occur on Pi Day (March 14). Fruit pies and quiches will be served. They are in need of set up and clean up. Email – Kristen Beauchamp
• April Staff Appreciate – fruit stand.
• Remaining cookie dough sale. We had a few extra boxes of cookie dough to use for girls night out.

Old Business

• RAT Race Lead – Need to replace the lead of this event. We have posted vacancy on Facebook and sent out via email. Need to get it started before spring break so in April we have the timelines set up. The RAT Race will take place May 17th. Students will receive all money and donations up front.
• SUN Community Closet – PTA spent $1,000 to establish inventory for the families in need. It is located in the back of the cafeteria. Families are scheduled once a month to come in and shop. The items needed are restocked every month through donations. The biggest issue will be maintaining a high level of community support.

Pastini JMS Nights – no report.
April – Pizzacato Bangy Road
February Teacher, Custodian, Lunch Staff Appreciation – 75 bags full of treats for the teachers was a huge success.

Treasurer’s Report:

• January:
  Savings – $45,459.77
  Checking – $35,822.62
• February:
  Savings- $44,761.49
  Checking- $37.092.13
• By the end of the school year, we will need to spend $15,000 to purchase new Chromebooks. We need the RatRace to be successful to purchase them.

Committee Reports:
Volunteer Needs – Kristin Beauchamp

• Rat Race
• Hospitality
• Field Day – Norgaard and Nichols – May 31^st
• Awesome Fun Night – May 3^rd
• Girls’ Night Out – April 13^th. Needs volunteers.
• Oaks Park – Greg will take lead on that. 2^nd week of April is first meeting.

Principal’s Report:

• Staffing – PPS is experiencing a deficit. JMS is expected to grow to 809 students by 2019-2020. For the 2019-2020 school year, Jackson Middle School will have one additional assistant principal and one additional FTE teacher. Classroom size will grow from 30-33 to 33-35 year round.
• Kevin is resigning as principal. Jess suggested holding a forum for feedback for parents to help ensure a good fit for the JMS community.

Announcements:

• Clean out your closets for the Choir Fundraiser on Saturday, March 16th. Please donate clothes, shoes, bedding, linen and fabric to the ARC of Multnomah-Clackamas. Drop off in front of Jackson from 10AM to 2PM.
• The annual Jackson Food Drive benefitting the Oregon Food Bank will run from March 18 -22. Please have your student bring donations of non-perishable food items to their 1st period class.
• Boon Supply Fundraiser ends March 31st! The PTA has an online fundraiser with Boon Supply featuring lots of fun and eco-friendly things. Just shop at www.boonsupply.com and we’ll receive 50% of your purchase. Be sure to select Jackson Middle School PTA as your fundraiser when you check out.

Schedule of Upcoming Events
3/8 – Coffee Chat with Mr. C – 9:30AM in the Community Room
3/15 – Bowling Teacher Board Party with Ms. Norgaard & Mr. Nichols. Buy tix at: www.JacksonPTA.org/bash/parties
3/16 – Choir Fundraiser at JMS from 10AM to 2PM. (See Announcements above.)
3/18-22 – Jackson Food Drive (See Announcements above.)
3/25-29 – NO SCHOOL – Spring Break
3/31 – Last Day of Boon Supply Fundraiser (See Announcements above.)
4/2 – April  PTA Meeting

Next meeting: April 2nd 2019

Jackson Middle School PTA
General Meeting
January 8, 2019

Jackson Middle School PTA
General Meeting
December 4, 2018

Introductions
The meeting was called to order at 6:30pm on December 4, 2018, by President Jessica Christiansen. Board Members Kathy Jennings, Michelle Marsden, Marci Forbes, Annie Lindekugel were present. Kristin Beauchamp was absent. Marci Forbes approved meeting minutes from November 2018. Michelle Marsden seconded motion.

Old Business

• Upper Parking lot signage will be installed on the 27th of December. Three wooden stakes will be placed in advance so the sign company knows where to install signs. The sign will read, “No parking. Drop off only 8:30am-9:30pm.”
• Pizzicato fundraiser was a success.

Principal’s Report:

• January PTA meeting will cover Teenagers and Tech talk that month.

Committee Reports:
Volunteer Needs – Kristin Beauchamp

• PTA Clothing Closet – Monday Jan 7, 2019 (9:30am-1:30pm shift)
• January Staff Appreciation

Bernstein Bash – Jessica Christiansen

• Bash Night Sales –
• DJ was great.
• Attendance was perfect for the space.
• Flow of evening was efficient.
• Two bartenders was a good choice.
• Overall, everything went very smoothly.
• Beach Raffle, Teacher to the Beach will return again.
• Next year dates – looking for mid Nov 2019.
• FOR NEXT YEAR: Checkout table needs to help see.

Treasurer’s Report – Kathy Jennings
$44,755.96 Savings
$36, 617.61 Checking

Membership – Marci Forbes

• We have 147 members.

Other Updates:

• Jackson confidential holiday donation drive through SunSchools – hygiene and food products are handed out. Circle of Strength (

Schedule of Upcoming Events
12/7 – Coffee Chat with Mr. C at 9:30AM in the Community Room
12/7 – Awesome Fun Night! 6 -8:30PM
12/14-16 – WPPNA Food Drive
12/17 thru 1/1/19 – NO SCHOOL for Winter Break
1/4/19 – Coffee Chat with Mr. C at 9:30AM in the Community Room
1/7/19 – JMS day at PTA Clothing Closet
1/8/19 – January PTA Meeting at 6:30PM in the Jackson Library

Next meeting: Jan 8th 2019
Adjourned at 7:08pm

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.

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:

1. School Support Annual Fund
2. 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.
3. 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:

1. Sign up sheets for 3 volunteer needs.
2. Scholastic Book Fair – week of conferences. It’s a fundraiser for the library and we need a lot of volunteers to make it happen.
3. 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
4. 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:

1. Eat out @ Block and Board – 10% of proceeds for an entire day. Oct 23rd, 2018.
2. West Portland Food Drive Oct 12th-14th
3. Coffee Chat – Oct 5th and Nov 5th
4. 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

Jackson Middle School PTA
General Meeting
September 4, 2018

The general meeting was called to order at 6:44pm on Sept 4, 2018 by President Jessica Christiansen. Jessica Christiansen, Kathy Jennings, Michelle Marsden, Marci Forbes, Kristin Beauchamp, Annie Lindekugel, Principal Kevin Crochett and many Jackson Middle School parents were present.

Joelle Alexander motioned to approve minutes from August 2018 meeting. John Kern seconded.

Joelle Alexander motioned to approve agenda for Sept 2018 meeting. John Kern seconded. No changes required.

Sun School: Elley Cannon the Jackson Sun School Coordinator spoke about fall activities and needs. Sun School at Jackson provides after school opportunities and wrap around social services for kids and families at Jackson Middle School. Jackson M.S.’s numbers have increased this year. Elley is seeking additional parent volunteers to meet student demand, eliminating need to turn students away. Parent volunteer commitments are for 8-10 weeks, during the week. It could be 1-2 days a week. Email Elley for more info. Fall term starts Oct 1^st, 2018.

Introduction of Mr. Wilson and Mrs. Coyne, both 6^thgrade teachers.

Principals’ Report:
Multiple opportunities to participate at Jackson M.S. Coffee chat, @ 9:30am first Friday of the month, is an opportunity for informal conversation, good donuts and coffee. Jackson is on a three-year growth spurt. There are 110 additional students this year. We have 770 enrolled, with 756 in classrooms to date. We are continuing to work on busing issues. An updated schedule for busses 217, 228. 216 is still in review. Bus 235 also had time changes. Please continue to share challenges with transportation if you have issues. If you call, wait until 10am. We had a very successful 6^thgrade Jumpstart Day.

Treasurer’s Report:
Kathy Jennings presented the 2018-2019 budget. There are three main buckets, artful learning, chrome initiative (last year bought 2 carts and replaced 30), and the general fund.

Income Side:
Cookie sales exceeded expectations last year.

Fred Meyers Rewards, Amazon Smile, corporate matching donations are all ways to donate as well.  Rat Race – for arts and technology. The Bernstein Bash – end of Nov.

Expense Side:
School Support – operation budget for artful learning. End of year they let us know how much they have left over and we refill it. Make sure we always have 25,000 in reserves for spending as well.

Culture day – one day event.
Staffing
Counselors
Teacher Expenses

Savings Statement ending balance – 9/3/2018 – $44,750.39.
Checking Account 9/3/2018 – $29, 261.65

Chrome book funding – Fanno Creek Medical Clinic, PTA 60% and school budget 40%. Last year grant from Avid folks. School has given 2/3rds of equity funding. Full Chrome objective has been completed.

60 devices needing to be replaced by summer. Want to add one more cart or two. Purchases come from Principal’s suggestion. Joelle Alexander motioned to approve budget. Jon Kern second. Budget approved unanimously.

Standing Rules: Board spending limit is up to $500 without PTA approval. Standing Rules have to be updated each year. Heather Kramer motioned to approve. Joelle Alexander seconded. Standing Rules approved unanimously.

Back to School Night: Please contact Kristen, volunteer coordinator, if you are free and willing to help out.

Outdoor School– Sunday – Friday (get back on Friday mid day). October 2018 for all 6^thgraders.

October meeting: Our principal Kevin Crochett will perform the “Kev Talk” covering things you might not know about having a middle schooler; social growth, management of technology, etc.

Membership: Membership online Jackson PTA.org or on paper. A portion of th membership fees go to state and national PTA.

Fall Volunteer Needs:

• Recess time and library support – weekly commitments to volunteer.
• Volunteer needs for the following:
  • PTA Clothing Closet – for families in need. Run out of Marshall H.S. building. Sept 27^th– 9:30am – 1:30pm. Help kids shop and pick out clothes. Looking for 5-6 volunteers. Donations are needed as well. Almost new items needed. Donations can be sent from Jackson office to clothing center.
  • Sept 27^th– Picture Day
  • Sept 28^th– Cookie Dough Launch. Need help sorting orders for kids to pick up at end of day on Friday.
  • JMS Staff Appreciation during conferences. Set up, clean up, cooking, donations.
  • Cookie dough sales- $35,000 last year. Jackson MS – 50% profit. Sept 7-21^st 28^thdough arrives to school and distributed. Firm deadline. Must have them in by the 21^st.
  • Bernstein Bash – 11/30 – Multnomah Arts Center – If you have great connections to beer, wine, etc. please let Jess know. Teacher ran parties to sign up at bash. Will stay open until they sell out or event takes place.
  • Scholastic Book Fair – need a volunteer to run this. It will require time the week before the conferences and the week of conferences.
  • West Portland Park Neighborhood Association is looking for non-perishable food donations for monthly food drives.
  • Fun nights @ Jackson: They are held two times a year (Dec/May). We are in need parent volunteers for this night. The Jackson website will give you a blurb about what you can expect for this.

Melissa Kenney (Melissa@ismach.org/ 503.726.6737– Ainsworth PTA Member – Actively involved in SW Portland. Tasked with PTA to assess danger of cross walk situation at Jackson and mentioned the Jackson crosswalk safety initiative. The map came out in back to school packet. Make sure to drop child off at upper parking lot. Community compliance and how the drop off and pick up is important. Expectation in afternoon is a little unclear.

Adjourned 7:57 pm.

Jackson Middle School PTA

General Meeting

May 1, 2018

 

The general meeting of Jackson Middle School PTA was called to order at 6:35pm on Tuesday, May 1^st, 2018, by President Jessica Christiansen.  A quorum of members was present.   Kathy Jennings moved to approve the April 3, 2018 minutes and Marci Forbes second the motion.

 

Treasurer Kathy Jennings indicated that there was not a lot of financial activity in the past month, but we did get some matching gifts, which closed in on $2,000.

• Checking: $37,027.40
• Savings: $44,742.85

 

President Jessica Christiansen discussed the budget.  It is estimated that our expenses will total $2,600 between now and the end of the year.  Our income will be $6000 higher than this time last year, even if we do not make anything on the RAT race.  President Jessica suggested that if the RAT Race nets $5,000 (although the goal is $10,000) that we approve a Chrome cart before the end of the year to facilitate purchasing.  We made more money on cookie dough sales than anticipated and the  Bernstein Bash fulfilled its goal.  We have also underspent in a variety of places to make the extra $6,000.  Volunteer Coordinate Marci Forbes proposed that we fund a Chromebook cart.  Vice President Michelle Marsden second the motion.  All were in favor.  (Recap:  Not including this approved purchase, one Chrome cart was purchased this year with PTA funds and two were purchased with the AVID grant.)

 

Principal Kevin Crotchett indicated that we will need four more carts next year because of increased student body numbers (we are adding the equivalent of two Language Arts classes) and because there will be some additional loss, due to obsolescence of the first round of purchased Chromebooks.  Next year, the revised technology goal is two carts plus the number what is needed for repair or replacement.

 

Parent Joelle Alexander reiterated that Drama is launching a drive to replace the traveler curtain, which is estimated to cost $2,000.  Volunteer Coordinator Marci Forbes motioned to spend up to $1,500 to top off the $500 that Joelle Alexander has already directly raised and so the curtain can be purchased after June 1^st, 2018 and installed over the summer.  Secretary Kara Murray second the motion.

 

President Jessica Christiansen indicated that the Board will prepare a letter regarding funding obligations as of July 1, 2018, so that the 2018-19 budget will be ready for approval at the fall general membership meeting.

 

President Jessica Christiansen indicated that counting procedures will streamline at the RAT Race to reduce number of volunteers needed.  President Jessica Christiansen will count funds at school and Treasurer Kathy Jennings will re-count at home.  Treasurer Kathy Jennings will input all data into a spreadsheet.  Volunteer Coordinator Marci Forbes will ask a volunteer to pick up popsicles for the RAT race.

 

President Jessica Christiansen recommended that there be no June PTA meeting.  All in agreement.  Volunteer Coordinator Marci Forbes will host the wine and chocolate event on June 9^th.

 

President Jessica Christiansen indicated that we need to schedule summer board meeting once we have a board.

 

President Jessica Christiansen has already begun Bernstein Bash planning.  Suggested dates were Nov 30 or Nov 2^nd  depending on facility availability.

 

President Jessica Christiansen indicated that cookie dough sales will occur September 7-21, 2018.  Delivery will be Friday after the 21st.  Parent Julie Loveless will be at the school lead the receipt of orders and distribution of product.  Treasurer Kathy Jennings will manage the spreadsheet and order the product.

 

President Jessica Christiansen is preparing Thank You cards for kids that roll the lockers forward and is purchasing Scrip through Markham’s PTA.

 

Vice President Michelle Marsden indicated that there was a flurry of last minute people who want to join the board.  Treasurer Kathy Jennings, Volunteer Coordinator Marci Forbes (roll likely to change for next year) and Vice President Michelle Marsden will be the authorized signers at Key Bank.

 

Membership Volunteer Deb Cox said that Dough for Dollar raised $676.89.  President Jessica Christiansen wants someone dedicated to coordinate restaurant fundraisers next year.  This would involve checking the schedule to make sure that it doesn’t conflict with another school event (ensemble or choir, etc).

 

A showing of Screenager will occur on May 24^th.  Vice President Michelle Marsden will coordinate.  Coffee, Cookies, water will be offered.

 

Learnstein presentation will incorporated to the 6^th grade ice cream social on May 31, which includes current 5^th graders.

 

Volunteer Coordinator Marci Forbes let us know that we still need volunteers for the May staff appreciation on May 10^th.  Volunteers also needed for:

• 5/11 RAT race.
• 5/11 Awesome Fun Night
• 5/31 Ice cream social.
• 6/9 Oaks Park chaperones for 8^th grader promotion

 

 

Principal Kevin Crotchett indicated that students are half way through SBAC testing.  We dipped below state standards for participation last year.  We had 94.2% participation and we need 95% participation.    Coffee Chat is cancelled because Kevin will be at an Educators Conference all day Thurs/Fri.  They have hired Kirsten Parrott, a new 7^th grade LA/SS teacher.  1.5 positions in Learning Center and ISC (Intensive Skills Center) still needs to be hired.  Bethany Nelson was hired as a Climate Specialist to work on school behavior.  720 students are projected for next year. Currently we are at 656.

 

Adjournment was announced at 7:46 pm

 

Present were:

President Jessica Christiansen

Vice President Michelle Marsden

Treasurer Kathy Jennings

Secretary Kara Murray

Volunteer Coordinator Marci Forbes

Membership Coordinator Deb Cox

 

 

Date Presented:____________________

 

Approved as Written (or Amended)

 

President:__________________________

Secretary:__________________________

 

 

 

Jackson Middle School PTA

General Meeting

April 3, 2018

 

The general meeting of Jackson Middle School PTA was called to order at 7pm, Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018, by President Jessica Christiansen.  A quorum of members was present.   Joelle Alexander moved to approve the March 6^th, 2018 minutes and Marci Forbes 2^nd the motion.

 

President Jessica Christiansen indicated that we need more people to donate fruit for the staff meeting on April 11^th.   Specifically pears, grapefruit, mango, plums are needed.

 

President Jessica Christiansen recapped Learnstein, which was under attended.  It was discussed whether we should we move the event back to the fall and possibly Back to School Night.  However, ensemble handles dinner for back to school night and there is a full agenda, which makes this difficult.   Jessica Christiansen suggested forgoing the dinner and having a Learnstein overview at the first PTA meeting.  Principal Kevin Crotchett suggested keeping it in the spring, but having no dinner and replacing it with an ice cream bar so that grandparents can be invited.  Jessica Christiansen was concerned that late April will conflict with RAT race.  It was suggested that the presentation could be given at the 6^th grade scavenger hunt/ice cream social.  Kevin Crotchett will ask Bethany Nelson if she will do the presentation again this year.  Kevin Crotchett suggested having 5 teachers man stations that students and parents would stop by and receive information about Learnstein.  Once they answered a question or found a piece of art, they would receive a token. Each token would get them a topping on their ice cream.  It was decided to implement this at the Family Social on May 31^st and advertise it for 5^th grade to 8^th grade students.  All present agreed.

 

Vice President Michelle Marsden discussed that we need nominations for board positions for next year.  No nominations at this time.  Michelle will push on social media and email now that Spring Break is over.

 

Treasurer Kathy Jennings reviewed accounts:

 

• Savings $44,741.01
• Checking $35,156.90
• Earnings from board parties will offset losses of food cost from Learnstein. Volunteer Coordinator Marci Forbers indicated that the leftover food went to a homeless shelter and that the shelter was adamant that it would be fully used.

 

Cultural Day is rescheduled for late opening day on 4/18/18.

 

RAT (Race for Arts and Technology) Race is coming up on 5/11/18.  Volunteers are needed.  President Jessica Christiansen addressed the need to push full Chrome.  If we can raise $10,000 we can purchase one more Chromebook cart before year end.  Discussion was had about how to motivate the students to run more laps via class prizes.

 

Membership Coordinator Deb Cox will lead May staff appreciation event.  It will be a Taco bar on May 10^th during lunch.  Jessica Christiansen suggested scrapping Restaurant fundraiser in May due to list of events in May.

 

Principal Kevin Crotchett indicated that SBAC testing starts Monday.  A letter will be going out on Friday with 5 tips to help students with standardized testing.

 

Kevin Crotchett has created an archive of all the JMS Artful Learning work over the past 20 years on the Jackson website under the Artful Learning Tab.  If you hover over the picture it will tell you title, date and teacher and/or student.

 

Adjournment was announced at 8:10 pm

 

Present were:

President Jessica Christiansen

Vice President Michelle Marsden

Treasurer Kathy Jennings

Secretary Kara Murray

Volunteer Coordinator Marci Forbes

Membership Coordinator Deb Cox

 

 

Date Presented:____________________

 

Approved as Written (or Amended)

 

President:__________________________

Secretary:__________________________