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We are all volunteers. o The JES PTA is operated entirely by volunteers. THOUSANDS of valuable hours are donated by generous people every year to further the mission and purpose of our PTA. o To volunteer with us, please contact PTA Volunteers Coordinator, Susan Scott, Volunteers@JeffersonPanthersPTA.org; check out volunteer opportunities 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 independent. o The JES PTA is an independent 501(c)(3) organization. o 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. o We serve JES children and their interests.

We are advocates. PTAs do more than just raise funds, recruit o 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, o www.JeffersonPanthersPTA.org (Advocacy Tab)

Trick question . . . ALL of those states spend MORE per student o than ours. Only 6 states spend less than North Carolina o per student: Utah, Idaho, Arizona, Oklahoma, Mississippi, and Nevada. All of our neighboring states spend more per o student than ours.

? No one is certain what is most indicative of student o 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 o students' academic success as family socioeconomic status." – NCPTA Our PTA hopes to help all JES families participate in our o children's education. Follow us on Facebook, sign up for our PTA Newsletter, or check out www.JeffersonPanthersPTA.org.

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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

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.

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 5 th Grade Fund of $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

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.

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.

Goal #1 Throughout the 2016-17 school year, the JES PTA will increase the diversity and number of parents participating in the JES PTA and JES school community. Speaker: Ceci Gonzalez, Parent & PTA Room Reps Coordinator

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

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

Golden Paw Award

Academics & Staff Support o Led by VP of Academics & Staff Support, Mandy Nicks o Includes Beautification & Community Garden, Book Fairs, Community Support (Backpacks), 5th Grade, Hospitality, Reflections, Room Reps, Volunteers, and WatchDOGS Committees

Communications & Publicity o Led by VP of Communications & Publicity, Rachel Newman o Includes Advocacy, Communications (On-Site Media, Newsletter, Social Media, Website), Nominating, Prospective Parents, Spirit Wear, and Yearbook Committees

Events o Led by VP of Events, Jaime Floyd o Includes FunFest, Multicultural Night, Special Events and Talent Show Committees o Upcoming Event: Multicultural Night, October 21

Fundraising o Led by VP of Fundraising, Wendy Fielding o Includes Bonus Programs, Panther Fund, Panther Partners, Resource Development, and Spirit Nights Programs o Upcoming Event: Giving Week, September 12 – 16

$29,550 2016-17 Panther Partners In Kind Cash, Gift, $14,300 , $15,250 , 48% 52%

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

Panther Fund o Direct donations from parents, caregivers, grandparents, relatives, neighbors, friends, co-workers, small businesses o Easy – nothing to sell, no gimmicks o No outside company, the money stays at Jefferson o Students rewarded as a whole as school-wide goals are reached o Every child has the opportunity to participate

www.PantherFund.org

How Will PTA Allocate Funds Raised? o Curriculum Enhancements o Raz-Kids Subscription o Funds for Teachers to o Stage Enhancements Purchase Needed Classroom o Teacher and Staff Supplies Appreciation o Media Center o Grounds Beautification o Professional Development o Support for Art, Guidance, for Teachers and Music Programs o Support for New Positive o Technology Updates and Behavioral Intervention and Maintenance Support Program (PBIS)

JES PTA 2016-17 Budget Income* Spirit Dues Sales Tax 5th Grade Nights 1% Refund Fundraiser 2% 2% (Chicken Pies) Panther Fund $37,280 4% Panther Partners $11,900 Bonus Programs 4% FunFest $6,000 Book Fairs 6% Spirit Items $5,200 Book Fairs $4,625 Spirit Items 7% Panther Fund 50% Bonus Programs $3,300 5th Grade Fundraiser (Chicken Pies) $2,695 FunFest 8% Sales Tax Refund $1,800 Spirit Nights $1,650 Panther Partners 16% Dues $630 *net of associated expenses

JES PTA 2016-17 Budget Expenses* Unallocated Ed. Initiatives & Curriculum Enhancement $40,000 12% Goal 1, Increase PTA Numbers & Diversity $7,525 Ed. Initiatives & Fundraising Curriculum Goal 2, Support Teachers $6,350 11% Enhancement 34% Goal 3, Support Positive School Env't $17,475 Admin 4% Reserved for Technology Updates $15,000 Reserved for Admin $5,388 Technology Updates 13% Goal 1 Fundraising $13,695 6% Goal 2 5% Unallocated $13,797 Goal 3 15% *book fair costs omitted

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.]