PTSA Minutes 11-20-19

NOJH PTSA General Meeting Minutes

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

9:00am, NOJH Teacher Lounge

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In attendance:

Amy Jacobs Keri Fidler Jill Kirkham Erin DeLuna

Don Morse Rachel Hedgepeth Dominique Dietz Mindy Pendergast

Marlisa Lund Kristyn Humphreys Holly Stowers Lexi Mills

Welcome: Jill welcomed and initiated Pledge.

Review of Minutes: October minutes were approved by email and posted online.

Principal’s Report (Don):

There is a lot of good going on at the school
Honor Society field trip to The Leonardo
Volleyball and NAL going to playoffs
NOJH and Mrs. Wright doing great with math. Students are well-prepared for WHS.
Legislature is studying budget caps to equalize student contribution.
- Intent is equal access, but it will dramatically impact school budgets.

Counselor’s Report (Dom):

Counselors working as cone to help students with less than 85% attendance & failing 1 core class. Offering support programs to improve.
7th Grade PCCR 12/16&17
8th Grade PCCR
1st Quarter incentive to Walker Theater
Regents scholarship is being shifted to need-based in 2021.

PTSA Reps (Mindy and Lexi):

Service Project-Don will help come up with project ideas based on needs.
Dom will help with Earth Day
Valentine’s Day Stomp
- Tuesday, 2/12 12:30-2:30
- Vday Theme
- Heather and Molly in charge
- Little Debbie’s for treats
Working on Teacher Appreciation posters
Discussed Kindness Card program
- Kindness Week in January
Capitol Day
- Mindy will check with Melissa Fronk about the bus
- Need to complete online registration

Fundraising: (Kristyn)

Reflections (Amy & Rachel):

President’s Report: (Jill)

Red Ribbon Week Review
- Went good but need more doughnuts for next year
- Need a bigger budget for doughnuts (at least 650)
Doughnut Day
- Cassie will be in charge and choose a date in December
Christmas Tree Jubilee
- Julie is done with the wreath-photo looked great
Teacher Appreciation lunch - street tacos?

Next Meeting: