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"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." – Margaret Mead

Timing Note

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.

Approval of Minutes of Board Meeting Held August 18, 2016 President: If there is no objection, we will adopt a motion to approve the minutes from the JES PTA Board Meeting held on August 18, 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 Board Meeting held on August 18, 2016 is adopted.

Golden Paw Award

Approval of Forming New Special Committee on Teacher Appreciation and Appointment of New Committee Chairs President: If there is no objection, we will adopt motions to (i) form a new special committee on teacher appreciation; (ii) amend our standing rules to reflect the creation of the special committee on teacher appreciation; (iii) approve Lisa Bires and Lori Brewer as co-chairs of the Teacher Appreciation Committee; and (iv) approve Lori Brewer and Heather Wooten as co-chairs of the Reflections Committee. [Pause; if you don't object to approving these motions, you don't need to say anything.] President: Because there is no objection, the previously stated motions are adopted.

Approval of Increase in Community Support Line Item VP of Academics & Staff Support: I move that we increase the budget line item for Community Support from $50 to $200. PTA Board Voting Member: Second! President: It is moved and seconded that we adopt a motion to increase the budget line item for Community Support from $50 to $200. Are you ready for the question? [The VP of Academics & Staff Support will first have the floor. If anyone would like to debate the motion after she speaks, 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 increase the budget line item for Community Support to from $50 to $200. 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.]

SIT

Multicultural Night Update • Friday, October 21, 5:30 – 7:30 PM • So far we have tables representing India, Mexico, Egypt, Iran, Denmark, Pakistan, Puerto Rico, China, Japan, Poland, and Brazil. • Encourage friends to serve as "destination guides." • All JES students attending will get a free spirit stick. • Children will travel the globe learning about different cultures and geography by coloring in countries they visit on maps inside passports. • We will have food trucks!

Panther Fund Update

Bonus Programs www.JeffersonPanthersPTA.org (Easy Money Tab)

Treasurer's Report, Summary July 1, 2016 – September 30, 2016 Beginning Balance: $20,877.43 $33,639.06 Receipts: Expenditures: $9,328.46 Total Change: $24,320.60 Ending Balance: $45,198.03

Treasurer's Report, Change Detail PTA Membership Dues $1,450.00 Bank Fees/Square Fees ($95.99) Bonus Programs $188.45 Duke Power ($172.77) Panther Fund $16,552.28 Insurance Premiums ($427.50) Panther Partners $13,300.00 Miscellaneous ($875.36) Scholastic Book Fairs $186.86 National PTA & NCPTA Dues ($852.00) Spirit Item Sales $813.00 WSFCS Council Dues ($90.00) Spirit Sticks Sales $2.00 Communications ($398.27) WatchD.O.G.S. $24.00 Community Relations ($2.57) Sales Tax Refund $1,122.47 Hospitality ($304.00) Membership ($112.50) Spirit Nights ($32.03) Volunteers ($112.50) Panther Fund ($1,348.72) Panther Partners ($1,936.21) Funds for Classroom Teachers ($1,768.04) Ident-a-Kid ($240.00) Spirit Sticks ($560.00)

Communications

5th Grade

Membership #'s Update

Reflections

Spirit Night Tomorrow

Spirit Sticks Sales 10/6 & 10/7

Yearbook Cover Art Contest

Principal's Report

Approval of Literacy Coach Funding through the JES PTA Grant Fund Principal: I move that we fund a payment of $4,200 to a school literacy coach through the JES PTA Grant Fund. PTA Board Voting Member: Second! President: It is moved and seconded that we adopt a motion to approve funding a payment of $4,200 to a school literacy coach through the JES PTA Grant Fund. Are you ready for the question? [The Principal will first have the floor. If anyone would like to debate the motion after she speaks, 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 funding a payment of $4,200 to a school literacy coach through the JES PTA Grant Fund. 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.]

Guest Speaker: School Board Member Lida Calvert Hayes

Why a bond referendum? • Our last large-scale bond referendum was in 2006. • Since then, our enrollment has grown and our buildings have aged.

Increase Capacity • 2005-06 Enrollment: 49,311 +4,608 • 2015-16 Enrollment: 53,919 • 2006 Mobile Classrooms: 358 +128 • 2016 Mobile Classrooms: 486 • Our goal is to move students from mobile classrooms to brick-and-mortar classrooms.

Maintain Our Facilities • 17 buildings more than 50 years old • Systems, such as heating, air conditioning, lighting and roofing, are outdated • Program space is outdated

Address Our Goals • Equip 1,840 classrooms with technology • Refresh technology in 1,860 classrooms • Update all media centers with furniture, 3D printer

A $350-Million Bond Package • Every classroom would be outfitted with a modern, equitable technology package. • Every media center would receive updates, including a 3D printer. • The district would add more space by building two new middle schools, space for pre-kindergarten students and additions at four schools. • The district would address aging buildings by building four replacement schools, extensively renovating four schools and performing maintenance work at 35 schools. • Safety improvements would be made throughout the district, along with traffic improvements at six schools.

In Our Area . . . • Classrooms in every school would receive upgraded technology. • Mount Tabor High would receive $3 million to repair its stadium and $700,000 to renovate its kitchen. • Jefferson Middle would receive $1.6 million to replace its HVAC control system, replace boilers, pumps, and a hot water heater and tank, and upgrade the lighting and renovate the restrooms in the 1968 building. • Jefferson Elementary would receive $160,000 to replace its generator.

Technology Equip classrooms with interactive display devices, tablet and document camera and sound enhancement

Technology Update all media centers with modern equipment, including 3D printers

How Will It Affect My Taxes? • Based on county estimates, an average of 3.8 cents on the county tax rate. • If your home is worth $150,000, that equals $51.75 a year.

What About The Lottery? • Lottery proceeds are not enough to keep up with our needs. • Since the lottery began in 2006, we have given all proceeds to Forsyth County to help pay for the 2006 referendum. • Since 2006, that total is $44 million.

Register to Vote • Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8 • http://www.forsyth.cc/Elections/ • 336-703-2800 • Deadline to register to vote is Oct. 14 • Early voting starts Oct. 20

When Would Construction Start? • If voters approve in November, we would receive money in February. • Construction could be stretched out up to 8 years.

Time for Questions & Answers

Thanks for being here tonight! You can follow links under the Advocacy Tab on JeffersonPanthersPTA.org to register to vote. JES PTA encourages you to vote in favor of the bond.