1. General PTA Meeting to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.
15Sep2016

2. Agenda Introduction – Erin Goals Proposed Board Members/Vacancies VOTE
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Agenda
Introduction – Erin
Goals
Proposed Board Members/Vacancies VOTE
2016/2017 Budget VOTE
Events for 2016/2017
Open Forum

3. Introduction Who are we and what do we (LHES PTA) do?
Coordinate events in which parents and teachers can interface to positively affect the outcomes of public education and student performance / proficiency.
Work to secure funding for teacher instruction needs
Professional development / training
Cost for substitutes / field trips / busses
STEM / PE / In School Performances and supplemental instruction
Improve communication to parents about school needs and events

4. Goals for 2016/2017
Maintain or increase funding for 2017/2018 for BASE budget (minimum $10,000 – goal of $16,500)
Fundraising efficiency
Increase male and minority involvement by ~20%
Increase parent : teacher interface by creating more opportunities for interaction
Leverage community support and outreach
Continue building upon the positive characteristics of Lincoln Heights Elementary
Grit
Resourcefulness
Diversity
Community

5. Introduction How are we different
Lincoln Heights is unique in that there is a HUGE opportunity to make a real difference
We want to have diversity of opinions and backgrounds to spark debate, share ideas, and brainstorm solutions in a SAFE, RESPECTABL E, PROFESSIONAL manner.
Strong desire to engage the community at large and diversify our board and general membership. We want to reflect the composition of the school – socioeconomic and racial diversity

6. Board Member Vacancies
President – OPEN
Vice President –Stacie Carroll
Treasurer –Erin Laskowich
Secretary – nominee: Angela Balderas
Hospitality Head –Eleni Villegas
Cultural Arts Head –Melissa Sayers
Fundraising Head –Cindy Tatem

7. Communication/Volunteering
2016/2017 School Year
PTA HAS 3 GENERAL MEETINGS PER YEAR (Nov/Feb/May)
Majority of communication is online / text or via printed newsletter
MAY MEETING is required so we can vote on new board
Children are welcome at all meetings
Remote Meeting Access via Google Hangouts and recordings on YouTube
NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR IN SCHOOL AND AT HOME WORK

8. Inciting Positive Change
Public perceptions of LHES are changing
PTA is being more visible in its contributions and asking for member commitment to help – decrease volunteer burn-out
Million Father March
First Day Back to School Breakfast
Free Spaghetti Dinner
Connecting with “Sister” Schools to build better relationships

9. 2016-2017 PTA Budget (budget allows for ~$50/child)
Total Budget for : $34,808.44
Categories
Percent Budget
Insurance 1
Hospitality 3
Fall Fest/ TigerFest 4
Principal Fund 2
Cultural Arts 9
Teacher of the Year Banquet
Teacher Requests 12
Scholastic/Time for Kids 8
Slush and Savings 20
Media Budget
Grant - STEM 37
Base budget = $
2016/2017 budget funds available incrased by 40.5%
Increased funds available to STEM program by 5000% ($300  $15300 for 2016/2017)
Budget for 2015/2016 = $
2017/2018 STRETCH GOAL: $16500 BASE BUDGET (incr of 20%)

10. New Budget VOTE: Include ESL and AIG programs
$150 / class taken from “uncommitted funds”

11. 2016/2017 PLANS Swift Conservation - Tower
Fall Fine Arts and Drama Festival
Wish-Mas Tree/ Holiday Store/ Valentines
Teacher Appreciation
Bus Driver/ Custodian Appreciation
Earth Day / STEM Night
LHES Drama Department – Play
Science Olympiad / EOG / Special Olympic Support
Tiger Fest
Fundraising Events – Every other month

12. Grant/Volunteering– 2016/2017
$375 Food Lion – Spaghetti Dinner
Tarheel Linens – donated use of tablecloths for dinner
~$75 biscuit donation – Biscuitville
~$75 biscuit donation – BoJangles
3 for Me Volunteer Commitment
“Nifty Fifty” Opt-out
Church partnership for volunteers / ideas

13. STAFF DOES SUPPORT OUR EFFORTS
Volunteers are treated to a “Volunteer Tea” hosted by the staff and teacher at LHES at the end of the year. Together they name a Volunteer of the Year that gets their name on a plaque in recognition of their commitment to LHES.

14. OPEN FORUM
Questions, Concerns, Comments, Suggestions