Burroughs pta March meeting Welcome!

Madeline Hudek– Design Project manager, Minneapolis parks and Rec Board Presentation of the Master Plan for Upgrades at Southwest Minneapolis Parks, including Lynnhurst Park For more information, contact Kelly at kwilcox@minneapolisparks.org

State of the School Principal Ana Bartl

PTA ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS Approval of Meeting Minutes

Treasurer Update

Income – budget vs. actual As Of 2/28/19 The Corporate Programs detail is shown on Slide #3. The Silent Auction detail is shown on Slide #4. These income accounts (*) are shown net of the corresponding expenses. Total Income should be adjusted up by $1,618.48 due to “Earned but not Recorded”. [$77,368.47] Total Income should be adjusted up by RAT income of approximately $80,000. [$157,368.47] Total Income should be adjusted down by Achieve Mpls payment of approximately $50,000. [$107,368.47]

Corporate Programs Detail as of 2/28/19 Dining for Dollars has raised $2,530.67 thus far. Total Corporate Programs should be adjusted up by $1,618.48 [$16,558.84] For Corporate Programs, we raised twice the budgeted amount!

Silent auction Detail as of 2/28/19 Fund-a-Need An additional $2,000.00 was reimbursed in March for professional development; leaving $6,015.00 still available [$12,650 - $6,635 = $6,015]. In addition, Julie Blossey has requested an additional $1,000 for professional development.

Expense – budget vs. actual As Of thru 2/28/19 * General Funding will increase significantly over the next few months due to items such as Yearbook, Twins Tickets, and Singapore Math.

DISCRETIONARY BUDGET SUMMARY as of 2/28/19

Teacher FUNDING REQUESTS

Subcommittee Reports EZ Bucks, Scripps and Dining for Dollars: over $3K raised so far this school year Upcoming Fundraiser Dates Monday, March 25th Pizza Luce 11am-8pm (they need to show their flier to earn 25% for PTA) Thursday, March 28th Bachman’s spring flowers orders due Thursday, March 28th Tangletown CSA/gift certificate orders due April TBD Dining for Dollars @ Wise Acre Eatery Tuesday, April 16th Café Zupas Friday, April 26th Bachman’s gift card orders due Monday, April 29th Lowbrow May TBD Dining for Dollars at MyBurger April/May TBD at Chuck E. Cheese Friday, May 24th Bachman’s gift card orders due

Mindfulness Update Mindfulness for Parents on Monday March 25th; 7-8pm, Childcare will be provided for ages 3+ Check out the KINDNESS TREE near the cafeteria. ALL of the students at Burroughs had an opportunity to participate and share ways to show kindness to others. We hope it inspires everyone to “grow kindness” at Burroughs and beyond! Seeking parents to help spearhead Mindfulness Committee at Burroughs!

Subcommittee Reports Families for Equity and Justice Update Read-a-Thon Update Thank you for helping us raise $80,000 for the PTA! Congratulations for reading over 2.6 million minutes Thank you RAT Chair Jen Thorp! Fall for Burroughs Auction Update: Please check the Bulletin for upcoming Great Gatherings

Upcoming PTA events Parents/Caregivers Mindfulness Night – Monday 3/25 Spring Picnic – Wednesday 5/1 Twins Baseball Outing – Saturday 5/11

PTA Volunteer Opportunities Co-Treasurer Volunteer Coordinator