KJH PTSA 6.10.60
2014 Outstanding Local Unit
Board Meeting Minutes
For Wednesday, April 22, 2015
KJH Library
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7:20 p.m. by President Rose Chapman; the meeting
started late due to a family emergency. Proper notice of meeting time and place was given. List of
attendees is attached to the minutes. A copy of the agenda is attached to the minutes.
Correspondence and Approval of Minutes: Minutes for the Feb. 4 Board Meeting were approved as
submitted by Secretary Tony Schenk, who also read a letter of appreciation from the staff for Staff
Appreciation Day.
Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Gretchen Young reported there is not much going on with the budget.
The 9th-Grade Party budget is at $3,450, which is low. The PTSA budget will end “in the black” due to
fundraising this year.
President’s report from Rose Chapman
General business
• A PTSA grant has been requested by Dr. Hedrick for planners, and discussion was held. Last
year, planners were not approved for a grant. PTSA wants more information, and Rose will reach out to
the new principal to see how he would like to handle planners.
• Rose reported she attended the (City of) Kenmore Connections Workshop, at which a speaker
facilitated discussion on how to “connect to the community in small ways that make a big impact.” Rose
hopes to use this training and some of the ideas generated from it to help PTSA make a bigger impact at
KJH.
• Rose reported that the State PTA Convention was inspiring, especially a class led by Steve
Constantino, who spoke on family engagement. At the event, Cindy Jensen was awarded the Crystal
Leadership Award, one of 11 winners in the state.
• 9th-grade party update: Donna Hunter emailed Rose that that no more money has been raised;
there are 240 students and only 50 tickets have been sold. The committee is thinking about what would be
done a s a Plan B if the May 15 deadline to raise $6,000 more to reserve the Family Fun Center can’t be
met. Discussion was held.
• Bingo Night is scheduled for June 4, and people wishing to volunteer should contact Marella
Alejandrino.
• The last dance of the year is scheduled for May 29, and those wishing to volunteer should
contact Sariyeh Soltani, who has been working with the Kenmore police on providing pizza and soda for
the event.
Committee Reports
• SEC Grants have been applied for; there were eight grants approved.
• Others? -- Angie Rosette-Tavares recommends changing to Word Press program for ease of
programming for the PTSA website; the board agreed to give Angie creative freedom to build a new
program.
Planning for next year
• Gretchen Young reported that the Budget Committee is working on a proposed budget for next
year. Gretchen, Chris Koehler, Cindy Jensen, and Rose have put together a budget proposal based on this
year and last year that will end nearly $900 in the black. Item-by-item discussion was held about proposed
budget. Cindy Jensen motioned to take proposed budget to general membership for approval; the motion
was seconded and unanimously approved.
• Rose reported that next year’s board still needs to have some positions filled, including
Secretary. Sam Ames volunteered to put a notice in Lockwood’s eBlast inviting incoming parents to
attend the May 13 PTSA General Membership Meeting; Rose will send the item to Arrowhead’s PTA
and ask them to do the same. The invitation will also ask if incoming parents are interested in being on the
board.
Calendar reminders from Rose Chapman
• 6th-grade Parent Night for Special Education will be April 29, 7-8:30 p.m. (PTSA (Rose) and
SEPAC (Sam Ames) wil both be there.
• Brick Sale order forms are due April 30
• May 4 -8 is Staff Appreciation Week
• General Membership Meeting to be held May 13, 7-8:30 p.m.; Rose will possibly invite the new
principal to attend
• The last dance will be held May 29, 6:30-9 p.m.; volunteers are needed
• There will be a Staff Appreciation Luncheon in June
• Bingo Night is to be held June 4, 6-9:30 p.m.; volunteers are needed
• 9th-Grade Party is planned for June 8
• Colt Day (non-PTSA) is to be held June 16; discussion was held, and more information will be
solicited about PTSA role
• The Colt Roundup Back-to-School event is scheduled Aug. 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; volunteers are
needed to help answer questions and guide people around
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 by President Rose Chapman.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Tony Schenk, Secretary