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

 

  1. Approve association meeting minutes from February - Robin S
    1. Lisa S moves to approve
    2. Josh G seconds
  2. Treasurer’s Report - Robin S
    1. Main Checking - $90,501.52
    2. TSF Checking - $4,014.07
    3. Money Market Savings - $42, 594.33
    4. Funds Not Belonging to PTA 
      1. Outdoor Library - $12,490
      2. 4th & 6th Grade Camps - $8,428.57
  3. Dia del Nino - April 25, 5:30 p.m.
    1. Need volunteers to set up the games
  4. Parent Engagement
    1. How do we get more parents involved and volunteering?
    2. Mary S - Great engagement in Kindergarten
      1. Regular gatherings: Dad’s Night, Mom’s Night, Family Night
      2. Whats App group
      3. Hard to get volunteers during school hours
    3. Get more specific in the ask
    4. Have the Room Parents send out a request for help
    5. Make the communications on regular days/times so people know to expect them
    6. Easier to get people to engage with smaller groups
  5. Wish Benefit - Lisa S
    1. 66 tickets sold to date; 200 people total capacity
    2. A McNear parent works in auction industry, helping give feedback on how to package things and get donations
    3. Looking for more buy-in parties
    4. Contact Lisa S with ideas for donations
      1. Consignment with big ticket sports items with a shop downtown
    5. Class projects to auction - Marina would like to do a class quilt
      1. Does anyone have any contacts to get student photos printed on fabric?
      2. Wish Committee meeting coming up Thursday 3/6 at Marina’s house
    6. No VIP sign ups yet
      1. VIP tickets will give access to high end whiskey tasting in a private grotto
    7. For now limiting tickets to only McNear parents
  6. After School Enrichment Update - Robin S
    1. Postponing ASE programs till next year
    2. Working with the district to make sure we’re following rules/regulations
    3. We have to make it equitable
    4. PTA Board elections will be coming up, including ASE Coordinator
    5. Hoping to organize programs through a software portal
  7. Spirit Wear
    1. We wanted a local vendor - Chick City
    2. Keeping colors and logos simple for now, more options as we see how successful it is

 

Meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m.