Meeting began at 6:12 p.m.
Attendees: Josh Grove, Robin Semmelhack, Melissa Becker, Marina Butler, Maleea Meden, Mary Stratton, Lisa Scheppelmann, Taylor Cathala, Michael Brew, Dana Levandoski, Jessica Stauffer, Jeanne Grove, Liz Stanley
- Approve association meeting minutes from February - Robin S
- Lisa S moves to approve
- Josh G seconds
- Treasurer’s Report - Robin S
- Main Checking - $90,501.52
- TSF Checking - $4,014.07
- Money Market Savings - $42, 594.33
- Funds Not Belonging to PTA
- Outdoor Library - $12,490
- 4th & 6th Grade Camps - $8,428.57
- Dia del Nino - April 25, 5:30 p.m.
- Need volunteers to set up the games
- Parent Engagement
- How do we get more parents involved and volunteering?
- Mary S - Great engagement in Kindergarten
- Regular gatherings: Dad’s Night, Mom’s Night, Family Night
- Whats App group
- Hard to get volunteers during school hours
- Get more specific in the ask
- Have the Room Parents send out a request for help
- Make the communications on regular days/times so people know to expect them
- Easier to get people to engage with smaller groups
- Wish Benefit - Lisa S
- 66 tickets sold to date; 200 people total capacity
- A McNear parent works in auction industry, helping give feedback on how to package things and get donations
- Looking for more buy-in parties
- Contact Lisa S with ideas for donations
- Consignment with big ticket sports items with a shop downtown
- Class projects to auction - Marina would like to do a class quilt
- Does anyone have any contacts to get student photos printed on fabric?
- Wish Committee meeting coming up Thursday 3/6 at Marina’s house
- No VIP sign ups yet
- VIP tickets will give access to high end whiskey tasting in a private grotto
- For now limiting tickets to only McNear parents
- After School Enrichment Update - Robin S
- Postponing ASE programs till next year
- Working with the district to make sure we’re following rules/regulations
- We have to make it equitable
- PTA Board elections will be coming up, including ASE Coordinator
- Hoping to organize programs through a software portal
- Spirit Wear
- We wanted a local vendor - Chick City
- Keeping colors and logos simple for now, more options as we see how successful it is
Meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m.