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Please text JESPTA to 22333 to participate in tonight's PTA Pop Quiz.* Once we get started, you will be able to text your answers anonymously and see the group's results in real time. *Depending on your mobile contract, text messaging rates may


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Please text JESPTA to 22333 to participate in tonight's PTA Pop Quiz.* Once we get started, you will be able to text your answers anonymously and see the group's results in real time.

*Depending on your mobile contract, text messaging rates may apply. If you prefer not to text, you may also participate by going to PollEv.com/jespta

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  • The JES PTA is operated entirely by volunteers. THOUSANDS
  • f valuable hours are donated by generous people every

year to further the mission and purpose of our PTA.

  • To volunteer with us, please contact PTA Volunteers

Coordinator, Susan Scott, Volunteers@JeffersonPanthersPTA.org; check out volunteer

  • pportunities on our PTA's website,

www.JeffersonPanthersPTA.org; and/or reach out to the PTA Committee Chair or Officer responsible for the PTA project that fits your talents and interests.

We are all volunteers.

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  • The JES PTA is an independent 501(c)(3) organization.
  • We work closely with JES personnel to carry out our

mission and purpose and believe that our interests as separate organizations align, but we are not supervised by or employed by the school.

  • We serve JES children and their interests.

We are independent.

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We are advocates.

  • PTAs do more than just raise funds, recruit

volunteers, and plan events. We do all those things, and more, but all of our actions are directed toward raising awareness and raising voices as strong advocates for children. We create and support powerful partnerships to support student success.

  • Learn more on our PTA website,

www.JeffersonPanthersPTA.org (Advocacy Tab)

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Trick question . . .

  • ALL of those states spend MORE per student

than ours.

  • Only 6 states spend less than North Carolina

per student: Utah, Idaho, Arizona, Oklahoma, Mississippi, and Nevada.

  • All of our neighboring states spend more per

student than ours.

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  • No one is certain what is most indicative of student

achievement, studies vary, but parental involvement has been shown to improve student outcomes and is within our control.

  • "Family participation in education is twice as predictive of

students' academic success as family socioeconomic status." – NCPTA

  • Our PTA hopes to help all JES families participate in our

children's education. Follow us on Facebook, sign up for our PTA Newsletter, or check out www.JeffersonPanthersPTA.org.

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Please text LEAVE to 22333 to exit the PTA Pop Quiz session.

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Tonight's Agenda

  • 1. Discussion of 2016-17 Goals
  • 2. Introductions from PTA Vice Presidents and

Committee Overviews

  • 3. Fundraising and Panther Fund Overview
  • 4. 2016-17 Budget Discussion and Vote
  • 5. Reports from Advocacy, Membership,

Volunteers, and WatchDOGS Committees

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Approval of Tonight's Agenda

President: If there is no objection, we will adopt a motion to approve tonight's agenda. [Pause; if you don't object to approving the agenda, you don't need to say anything.] President: Because there is no objection, the motion to approve tonight's agenda is adopted.

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JES PTA General Membership Meeting Minutes from May 3, 2016

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by President, Deanna Sellers. The March General PTA Meeting minutes were distributed and approved. Treasurer’s report: Maggie Crater gave the current balances for the General Fund of $22,265.07 and the 5th Grade Fund

  • f $4,349.34. $3,100 has been raised in corporate partnerships in anticipation of the Family FunFest. $1,100 will be

spent to purchase “welcome rugs” as a beautification project for the school. Lastly, the motion to add a line item for teacher education workshops for $800 was voted on and passed by the general membership. The motion to add Wendy Fielding as the VP of Fundraising for the 2016-17 school year was voted on and passed by the general membership. Cappie Tennant, the PTA President for the 2016-17 school year, led a discussion on fundraising efforts for the next school year. A parent-led fundraiser was voted on and passed by the general membership. The membership enjoyed a student production of “Pajama Party.” The meeting adjourned at 7:00 pm. Respectfully submitted, Beth Sanders, JES PTA Secretary, 2015-16

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Approval of Minutes from May's General Meeting

President: If there is no objection, we will adopt a motion to approve the minutes from the JES PTA General Meeting held on May 3, 2016. [Pause; if you don't object to approving the minutes, you don't need to say anything.] President: Because there is no objection, the motion to approve the minutes from the JES PTA General Meeting held on May 3, 2016 is adopted.

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JES PTA 2016-17 Primary Goals

Throughout the 2016-17 school year, the JES PTA will . . .

  • 1. Increase the diversity and number of parents participating in

the JES PTA and JES school community.

  • 2. Provide support to JES teachers so that they can be at their

best for JES students.

  • 3. Support a positive and respectful school environment for JES

students.

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Goal #1

Throughout the 2016-17 school year, the JES PTA will increase the diversity and number

  • f parents participating in the JES PTA and JES

school community. Speaker: Ceci Gonzalez, Parent & PTA Room Reps Coordinator

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Goal #2

Throughout the 2016-17 school year, the JES PTA will provide support to JES teachers so that they can be at their best for JES students. Speaker: Bonita Vaughan, 2nd Grade Teacher

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Goal #3

Throughout the 2016-17 school year, the JES PTA will support a positive and respectful school environment for JES students. Speaker: Iris Sanders, 5th Grade Student & Student Council Vice President

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Golden Paw Award

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Academics & Staff Support

  • Led by VP of Academics & Staff Support, Mandy Nicks
  • Includes Beautification & Community Garden, Book

Fairs, Community Support (Backpacks), 5th Grade, Hospitality, Reflections, Room Reps, Volunteers, and WatchDOGS Committees

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Communications & Publicity

  • Led by VP of Communications & Publicity, Rachel Newman
  • Includes Advocacy, Communications (On-Site Media,

Newsletter, Social Media, Website), Nominating, Prospective Parents, Spirit Wear, and Yearbook Committees

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Events

  • Led by VP of Events, Jaime Floyd
  • Includes FunFest, Multicultural Night, Special Events

and Talent Show Committees

  • Upcoming Event: Multicultural Night, October 21
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Fundraising

  • Led by VP of Fundraising, Wendy Fielding
  • Includes Bonus Programs, Panther Fund, Panther

Partners, Resource Development, and Spirit Nights Programs

  • Upcoming Event: Giving Week, September 12 – 16
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2016-17 Panther Partners

Cash, $14,300 , 48% In Kind Gift, $15,250 , 52%

$29,550

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Bonus Programs

www.JeffersonPanthersPTA.org (Easy Money Tab)

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Panther Fund

  • Direct donations from parents, caregivers, grandparents,

relatives, neighbors, friends, co-workers, small businesses

  • Easy – nothing to sell, no gimmicks
  • No outside company, the money stays at Jefferson
  • Students rewarded as a whole as school-wide goals are reached
  • Every child has the opportunity to participate
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www.PantherFund.org

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How Will PTA Allocate Funds Raised?

  • Raz-Kids Subscription
  • Stage Enhancements
  • Teacher and Staff

Appreciation

  • Grounds Beautification
  • Support for Art, Guidance,

and Music Programs

  • Technology Updates and

Maintenance

  • Curriculum Enhancements
  • Funds for Teachers to

Purchase Needed Classroom Supplies

  • Media Center
  • Professional Development

for Teachers

  • Support for New Positive

Behavioral Intervention and Support Program (PBIS)

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JES PTA 2016-17 Budget

Income*

Panther Fund $37,280 Panther Partners $11,900 FunFest $6,000 Spirit Items $5,200 Book Fairs $4,625 Bonus Programs $3,300 5th Grade Fundraiser (Chicken Pies) $2,695 Sales Tax Refund $1,800 Spirit Nights $1,650 Dues $630

*net of associated expenses

Panther Fund 50% Panther Partners 16% FunFest 8% Spirit Items 7% Book Fairs 6% Bonus Programs 4% 5th Grade Fundraiser (Chicken Pies) 4% Sales Tax Refund 2% Spirit Nights 2% Dues 1%

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JES PTA 2016-17 Budget

  • Ed. Initiatives &

Curriculum Enhancement 34% Goal 1 6% Goal 2 5% Goal 3 15% Reserved for Technology Updates 13% Admin 4% Fundraising 11% Unallocated 12%

  • Ed. Initiatives & Curriculum Enhancement

$40,000 Goal 1, Increase PTA Numbers & Diversity $7,525 Goal 2, Support Teachers $6,350 Goal 3, Support Positive School Env't $17,475 Reserved for Technology Updates $15,000 Admin $5,388 Fundraising $13,695 Unallocated $13,797

*book fair costs omitted

Expenses*

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Approval of 2016-17 JES PTA Budget

Treasurer: I move that we approve the 2016-17 JES PTA budget as presented. PTA Member: Second! President: It is moved and seconded that we adopt a motion to approve the 2016-17 JES PTA budget as presented. Are you ready for the question? [If anyone would like to debate the motion, this is the time to stand and be recognized. If you do not want to debate the motion, please remain seated.] President: The question is on the adoption of the motion that we approve the 2016-17 JES PTA budget as presented. [Please hold your voting card up when responding.] As many as are in favor say "Aye." [Pause for response.] Those opposed, say "Nay." [Pause for response.] Those abstained say "Aye." [Pause for response.]

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Approval of 2016-17 JES PTA Budget

Treasurer: I move that we approve the 2016-17 JES PTA budget as presented. PTA Member: Second! President: It is moved and seconded that we adopt a motion to approve the 2016-17 JES PTA budget as presented. Are you ready for the question? [If anyone would like to debate the motion, this is the time to stand and be recognized. If you do not want to debate the motion, please remain seated.] President: The question is on the adoption of the motion that we approve the 2016-17 JES PTA budget as presented. [Please hold your voting card up when responding.] As many as are in favor say "Aye." [Pause for response.] Those opposed, say "Nay." [Pause for response.] Those abstained say "Aye." [Pause for response.] The ayes have it, the motion carries, and the motion that we approve the 2016-17 JES PTA budget as presented is adopted.

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Committee Reports

  • 1. Advocacy Committee,

Amy Shuman and Scott Gayzik

  • 2. Membership Committee,

Barbara Yurkutat

  • 3. Volunteers Coordinator, Susan Scott
  • 4. WatchDOGS, Doug Krieger
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Vote on PTA Support of Bond Referendum

Advocacy Co-Chair: I move that we, the general membership of the JES PTA, publicly support the 2016 WSFCS Bond Referendum. PTA Member: Second! President: It is moved and seconded that we adopt a motion that we, the general membership of the JES PTA, publicly support the 2016 WSFCS Bond Referendum. Are you ready for the question? [If anyone would like to debate the motion, this is the time to stand and be recognized. If you do not want to debate the motion, please remain seated.] President: The question is on the adoption of the motion that we, the general membership of the JES PTA, publicly support the 2016 WSFCS Bond Referendum. [Please hold your voting card up when responding.] As many as are in favor say "Aye." [Pause for response.] Those opposed, say "Nay." [Pause for response.] Those abstained say "Aye." [Pause for response.]

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Vote on PTA Support of Bond Referendum

Advocacy Co-Chair: I move that we, the general membership of the JES PTA, publicly support the 2016 WSFCS Bond Referendum. PTA Member: Second! President: It is moved and seconded that we adopt a motion that we, the general membership of the JES PTA, publicly support the 2016 WSFCS Bond Referendum. Are you ready for the question? [If anyone would like to debate the motion, this is the time to stand and be recognized. If you do not want to debate the motion, please remain seated.] President: The question is on the adoption of the motion that we, the general membership of the JES PTA, publicly support the 2016 WSFCS Bond Referendum. [Please hold your voting card up when responding.] As many as are in favor say "Aye." [Pause for response.] Those opposed, say "Nay." [Pause for response.] Those abstained say "Aye." [Pause for response.] The ayes have it, the motion carries, and the motion that we, the general membership of the JES PTA, publicly support the 2016 WSFCS Bond Referendum is adopted.

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Committee Reports

  • 1. Advocacy Committee,

Amy Shuman and Scott Gayzik

  • 2. Membership Committee,

Barbara Yurkutat

  • 3. Volunteers Coordinator, Susan Scott
  • 4. WatchDOGS, Doug Krieger
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Door Prizes

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“We live by each other and for each other.

Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much.

Only love can break down the walls that stand between us and our happiness.” – Helen Keller

Thank you for being here tonight! Please place your voting cards in the baskets near the exits.