Thurgood Marshall Middle School

PTSA Minutes

May 12th, 2017

I.	Meeting called to order at 9:04am by Jen Marchesini.

In attendance: Jen Marchesini, Michelle Irwin, Jen Maurer, Kara Schenk, Beth McNeil, Natasha Maxwell, Stacie Mauer, Yen Tu, Chris Brookes, Austin, Christine Haraden, Mary Ringenbach & Tanna Trifoglio and Arlene Clements

II. Presidents report by Jen Marchesini

SSRC meeting included a discussion from Ms. Hurley about the “Budget in Crisis” and this information should be sent out to schools.

Currently working out an idea of how we can get this information out to the public and WHY the budget crisis is an issue every year.

Home-Period for seniors has been passed by Cindy Martin.

Working on transferring money that is currently in the account over to the foundation before June. We have a tax id number and should be able to open new account for MMO Marshall Mustang organization) soon.

Open-House is May 24th at 4pm and there will be a vote for the new board members.

III. ASB report by Austin

The dance in April was bigger than last years. About 100 kids.

Club Carnival is next Friday and they do have enough volunteers to help sell tickets. 13 clubs in all will be participating.

IV. Principles report by Michelle Irwin

There was some concern about how the SBAC testing went with regards to the many computer and internet issues. This was an issue across the district and State. The SBAC server crashed multiple times due to the number of users on at once throughout the State of California. Quality Assurance and be contacted directly to give feedback and concerns on the issues that our children and teachers were faced with during the testing.

V. 8th Grade Graduation report by Tanna Trifoglio

There are currently 408 8th graders scheduled to graduate.

8 busses and about 50 chaperones are needed for the party. 7th Grade parents are being asked to help with the promotion.

VI. Executive VP report and Treasurer by Natasha Maxwell for Sasikarn Banchongsiricharton

We need a budget line for “appreciations”.

Ms. Carter from PE has requested a lap-tracker. All special requests must be turned into Natasha by May 22nd deadline.

*Motion to amend budget for appreciations to $500 by Natasha Maxwell

Second by Beth Mcneil and Chris Brooks

Vote: No oppositions/abstentions – Motion passes unanimously

*Motion to approve $600 from miscellaneous to go to Health Tech Supplies by Natasha Maxwell

Second by Chris Brooks and Tanna Trifoglio

Vote: No oppositions/abstentions – Motion passes unanimously

VII. Open Discussion

*Adjournment of Marshall Middle School PTSA Executive Board Meeting at 10:20am May12, 2017

Kara Schenk, Marshall Middle School PTSA Recording Secretary Date approved