Jackson Middle School PTA  

General Meeting  

February 6, 2018  

 

The general meeting of Jackson Middle School PTA was called to order at 6:30pm, Tuesday, February 6th, 2017, by President Jessica Christiansen.  A quorum of members was present.  

 

Volunteer Lead Marci Forbes motion to approve the 12/5/17 minutes.  All approved.  Elley Cannon was moved off the agenda as guest speaker and presented prior to the meeting about the Ivy Pull at Jackson scheduled for Saturday, February 10th. 

 

President Jessica Christiansen reviewed the purpose of the two programs supporting the Artful Learning Program.  Bernstein was moved to the fall to avoid conflicting with feeder school auction in the spring, which proved to be financially successful.  Learnstein was moved to the Spring to tie it to Special Friends/Grandparents Day.  The added benefit of this was that many projects will be completed to display to family members.  There is a small fundraising element to Learnstein, which includes dinner for purchase and Teacher Board parties.  Teacher Bethany Nelson will give a presentation and the main focus will remain educational. 

 

Volunteer Coordinator Marci Forbes has Learnstein food confirmed through last year’s caterer (Chef du Jour).  There will be spaghetti and gluten free options.  The PTA will procure rolls and salad to be served with the spaghetti dinner.  There will be 5 more Teacher Board parties to sell at the event.   Dinner at 5:30pm-7pm.  Tours will happen during this time and will be followed by a music program at 7:15pm. 

 

Vice President Michelle Marsden indicated that there are many volunteer opportunities still available.  The volunteer link is the Jackson Middle School Facebook page.  Principal Kevin Crotchett is in charge of securing the music program for the night. 

 

President Jessica Christiansen reviewed the topic for the April 3rd PTA meeting.  It will be a non-political gun safety presentation titled BeSmart, offered by Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. The PTA meeting will be from 6:30pm to 7:00pm, with the presentation to follow.   

 

Additionally, President Jessica Christiansen indicated on April 11th, 7pm-8:30pm, the organization Circle of Strength is sponsoring a presentation by FBI Special Agent Flint on how to survive an active shooter scenario.  The program is directed at adults and attendees should be at least in the 8th grade or older.  We will invite feeder schools.   

President Jessica Christiansen indicated that on May 24th 6:30pm-7:30pm JMS will be offering the 50 minute long movie Screenagers.  There will be breakout sessions following the movie.  We will invite feeder schools.  JMS students will watch the movie during the day, along with breakout sessions.  PTA will host snacks.   

 

President Jessica Christiansen indicated that we still need someone to lead the restaurant fundraiser for February and May.  Pizzicato is scheduled for April 24th. 

 

Membership Coordinator Debora Cox let the PTA know that the directory is complete and has been sent out.  Less than 10 people have called the office for a copy. 

 

President Jessica Christiansen indicated that the Annual Appeal did not meet its goal.  The PTA is looking for smaller events to fill the technology pot.  Learnstein is the next event and the PTA will put out JMS swag to sell.  Additional swag will need to be ordered.   

 

Treasurer Kathy Jennings indicated that the 2nd Artful Learning payment, as well as Culture Day, have been paid.  All our major expenses are met for the year.  We need to make back the technology funds that were used towards the Chrome cart at the beginning of the year and would like to purchase one more Chrome Cart.  Rat Race is still to come.  Chromebook carts-The Full Chrome Jackson appeal has generated $1,675 so far.  The discussion was had as to whether a fundraising jar should be at all PTA events, even non-fundraising events.  It was agreed that a donation jar should be discretely present. 

 

Statement balances: 

• Savings on 2/1/18 $46,069.15 

• Checking on 2/1/18 $44,683.59 

 

Volunteer Coordinator Marci Forbes indicated that there is no lead for the February staff appreciate day, so Marci will buy “Kind” bars to give to staff.  We currently need more Learnstein volunteers and a March hospitality lead.  President Jessica suggested getting the 8th grade parents to do Cinco de Mayo. 

 

Principal Kevin Crotchett mentioned that the morning routine has changed and this has created some chaos.  Up to 100 kids were arriving early to school.  These early arrivers have been moved to another hallway, so that staff and parents can access the office.  China students have arrived and will be at school on 2/7/18.  Culture Day is on February 21st.  The students get to vote on which classes they would like to participate in.  They will get 1 of their top 3 choices and they rate them 1-10. 

 

Principal Kevin Crotchett indicated that the school year will likely not be extended, unless there is a weather event.  The district did not want to release the dates until the labor contract had been agreed to.  There will be four teacher planning days next year.  The 2018-2019 school calendar should be coming out soon.  Jump Start for 6th graders will happen if approved by superintendent.  It is not yet determined if Late Starts will be canceled.  Testing starts after Spring Break.  The school will try to tighten up communication around the testing schedule.   

 

Principal Kevin Crotchett asked to be reimbursed for $179 for a Near Pod subscription, which is a screen sharing software program and Lumineer, a digital photography app to manage digital monitors.  Jessica Christiansen motioned to approve.  Debora Cox 2nd the motion.  All approved. 

 

Vice President Michelle Marsden indicated that the neighborhood food drive will be in March before Spring Break.  December was successful that Sun School hasn’t needed food for the backpack program.   

 

 

Adjournment was announced at 7:37pm  

 

Present were:  

President Jessica Christiansen  

Vice President Michelle Marsden  

Treasurer Kathy Jennings  

Secretary Kara Murray  

Volunteer Lead Marci Forbes  

Membership Coordinator Debora Cox  

 

 

Jackson Middle School PTA

General Meeting

October 3, 2017

 

The general meeting of Jackson Middles School PTA was called to order at 6:29pm, Tuesday, October 3rd, 2017, by President Jessica Christiansen.  A quorum of members was present.

 

Member Jason Walters motioned to approve the September 5^th, 2017 meetings and Kathy Jennings 2^nd the motion.  Minutes were approved.

 

Treasurer Kathy Jennings reviewed the financial balances reflecting the revenue from the Cookie Dough Sales.  The PTA Savings account register balance as of 10/3/2017 was $44,679.86. The PTA checking register account balance as of 10/3/17 was $35,900.91.

 

• About 200 students participated in the Cookie Dough Sales and they mightily surpassed the sales goal!

 

President Jessica Christiansen reviewed the Cookie Dough Sales.

• Total Cookie Dough Sales were in excess of $34,000 (sales goal was $25,000!). Net revenue is $17,000

 

President Jessica Christiansen reviewed our annual Fundraising goals.

• Annual School Support goal of $25,000. We have now met 80% of that goal with the Cookie Dough sales.
• Our goal for the Bernstein Bash is $25,000.
• Our Full Chrome goal (put a full Chrome cart in every Language Arts class) is $40,000.

 

President Jessica Christiansen reviewed our volunteer needs:

• Volunteers are needed to staff the Scholastic Book Fair during teacher conferences.
• Meals for teachers during conferences

 

President Jessica Christiansen reviewed donations needed for the Bernstein Bash

• Bottles of wine for the wine pull, valued at $15 or more.
• Bottles of 22oz beer for beer pull.
• Desserts that feed up to 8 people, for the Dessert Dash.
• Bernie Calendars are for sale for $20 each. Proceeds go to the Artful Learning Program.

 

President Jessica Christiansen announced the number of registered PTA members for this academic year:

• 142 members, which translates into $1,100 in proceeds for the general fund.

 

Adjournment was announced at 6:44pm

 

Present were:

President Jessica Christiansen

Vice President Michelle Marsden

Treasurer Kathy Jennings

Secretary Kara Murray

 

Date Presented:____________________

 

Approved as Written (or Amended)

 

President:__________________________

Secretary:__________________________

 

 

 

Jackson Middle School PTA

General Meeting

May 17, 2017

 

The general meeting of Jackson Middle School PTA was called to order at 6:36pm, Wednesday, May 17^th, 2016 by President Debora Cox.  A quorum of members was present.

 

 

President Deb Cox initiated a vote on the minutes from the previous General Meeting in March (Earthquake Preparation presentation was in April, so no General Meeting in April).  They were passed unanimously.

 

Principal Kevin Crotchett gave update on staffing for 2017-2018.  Program for the most part will not change.  Still expecting approximately 650 students next year.  There is one LA/SS and one Math/Science opening for next year in 6^th grade.  Jennifer Roser, Coats and Niemann are leaving.  .5 LA/SS & 1.5 Science vacancies in 8^th grade and Craig Parrott is leaving.  Kevin is attending district wide assignment day on Friday.  For electives, there is a one year vacancy for Art, while Lisa Doslu is out for one year.  There is one Speech Pathologist vacancy. There will be 3 STEAM electives per year (3 per semester).  Kevin has applied for $4,000 grant for Little Bits (supplement to STEAM).

 

Treasurer Kelly Christopher reviewed the budget.  Funds still trickling in from RAT race.  Our income is currently at 77% of our budget.  We are currently $18,888 under our goal.  Kelly presented flyer to send out to student body community soliciting funds to fill the gap.  We still need 4 Chrome Book carts to meet our goal (this will cost about $40,000).  Unexpected expenses/upcoming expenses:  TA Thanks you, RAT race prizes.

 

Principal Kevin Crotchett requested funds for Audible account in amount of $150 to renew subscription for school.  Jessica motioned to take the funds from balance of Culture Day, Deb 2^nd the motion.  All approved.

 

Vice President Jessica Christiansen motioned to dedicate $10,000 out of reserves for technology ($4,000 for STEAM, if grant does not come through, with balance to Chrome books).  Volunteer Coordinator Marci Forbes seconded the motion.  Passed unanimously.

 

Discussion was had around how to make Bernstein messaging more approachable for parents so that they understand the importance of donating to the program.  In the past there has been an ice cream social and self-directed tour of the school.  We will start that again next year.  Principal Kevin Crotchett and Vice Principal Greg Crabtree will do a presentation at Back to School Night (there was a scheduling snafu this year and their presentation was scrapped).

 

President Deb Cox thanked the board that came together this year.  Retiring officially:  Deb Cox as President, Kelly Christopherson as Treasurer, Robin Atkinson as Membership.

 

For 2017-2018 the following were installed:  Jessica Christiansen as President, Michelle Marsden as Vice President, Kathy Jennings as Treasurer, Deb Cox as Membership Lead and Marci Forbes as Volunteer Coordinator and Kara Murray as Secretary.  Michelle Marsden, Kathy Jennings and Kara Murray will have check writing authority with two signatures required at all amounts.

 

 

Adjourned 7:49pm

 

 

Present were:

President Deb Cox

Vice President Jessica Christiansen

Treasurer Kelly Christopherson

Volunteer Coordinator Marci Forbes

Secretary Kara Murray

Membership Lead Robin Atkinson

 

 

Date Presented:_______________________________

Approved as Written (or Amended):

President:____________________________________

Secretary:____________________________________