Kellogg PTSA Meeting: February 12th, 2015.
I.)Bill Payne, President called the meeting to order.
II.)Sunshine McArthur, Secretary: presented minutes. Minutes were approved.
III.) Principal: Lisa Gonzales Report:
~ Social media night. Great night. Great turn out. Sparked conversation.
~ Site Council: Eric Lynch explained the purpose of site council. Raise the school standards. Site council sent out a survey, the goal is to meet or exceed the participation results from the previous year.
~ Site Council will use the PTSA channels to make sure folks get the link. Online survey. Lisa Gonzales will be sending an email out tomorrow. Hardcopies will be sent Monday. Kellarnival will be getting additional parental participation.
Site Council Improvements: Student awards, more recognition for the students, Student rec. in December. Logins and sites. Directional's for the office.
Goal: 300 / Stretch Goal: 400
IV. Teacher Liaison Report: Anne Marie Culver:
~ Staff Support: Kids in medicine today and tomorrow. It was a success. Fainting rate was low. :)
~ Food in the staff lounge is amazing. Grateful and thank you. Thank you for Cheryl.
No Official Treasurer Report:
~ Brief overview of Financial Report: Not available. Minor changes were made only.
~ Outstanding: $76 due for membership
V. Reminders:
~ Executive board: Need to do training. Bill to send the link.
VI. Kellarnival Spring open house Update:
February 26th. Need volunteers for getting PTSA membership.
Bill is going to do a heartfelt speech.
Spring open house.
Starts at 6:00 with Jazz band.
6:30 program starts.
Golden Acorn presentation.
7-8 classroom visits.
Speaking points: Hang time & paying for Kids and Medicine
Volunteers: Kelly Stoecker / Kristen Vogel / Livia Zebar / Tina Louch-Jaret
VII. Fundraiser recap: Kelly Stoeckerpresented options
1.) Spirit wear:
Company one: not online - Benefit large amount of funds. Don't have the infrastructure to support the collecting.
Cafe Press: Online orders only. Funding as people purchase. Year round.
Set up the shop.
Scarves, flannel pajamas, t-shirts, cell phone covers
Music concert - ice cream social? to raise funds for the PTSA. Explain the need... and work the ice cream. All band March 11th
2.) US Open - Volunteer group to run the concession stands. The group gets the net proceeds.
3.) For the schools.com Web shopping. 1,000 websites. There is a percentage that goes back to the school.
4.) Brown Bear car wash: Print the tickets. $1.50 / $25.00 print fee / one year expiration date.
Order 150 / 200 - Spring
5.) Lake Forest Park - Bar and Grill Monday-Thursday: March Madness or St. Patrick's Day
6.) Swirl... donation.
Go see the website for the events for planning.
VIII. Public service announcements:
~ Shorecrest PTSA invites you to the driver's education panel.
~ Tues. March 10th at 7:00 in the library. Eye check.
IX. Membership report:
~ No current update. There will be a big push at Kelarnival
X. Legislation: Kelly Stoecker
Legislation: Top 5 will forward to everyone. Legislation is experiencing weekly changes. ~ McCleary the largest issue.
~ Breakfast after the bell
~ Student Privacy and Financial Literacy
~ Social and Emotional Learning Bill
~ Focus Day.
XI. Grants Report:
One pending grant. Pals program. Spread the word to end the word. To stop using the word retarded. Want to give wrist bands to the students. $300 grant
XII. Quick updates:
1.) Thriftway Rebate: No report
2.) Dance: Not as well attended. Good D.J. And they ate well. Second Dance not typically as well attended in the spring.
XIII. Super Intendant coffee update:
1.) Upcoming graduation changes. District will receive an extension for 2021.
2.) Lock out: Collected a lot of information. Look for the silver lining. Communication changes. More help is needed.
3.) Enrollment strong. 15 new national board teachers.
4.) Shoreline Public Schools event: Breakfast and Lunch; March 26th.
5.) Golden Tickets: Campbell Nelson / Test Drive for Kids Campaign worth $100.
6.) Look for people outside of the Foundation - Looking for Board Members
7.) Shoreline Council Nominating PTA Committee: No one to run Teen Gift Drive and the Food Drive
XIV. Gift for Teachers: Electric tea kettle and a microwave
Adjourned: 8:45