PS26 Jesse Owens March PTA meeting
April 16, 2024
Minutes prepared by Rachel Hills
26 teachers and parents present.
Mel Harwood motions to accept. Michelle Choi approves.
b. Treasurer’s Report
The popcorn sale raised a total of $9300 for the school; $7195 through the DoubleGood platform, and the remainder in direct donations via Give Lively.
Mel Harwood was the top seller. Michelle Choi asks how he did it. Mel says a strong network through union related activities, municipal work, etc.
The total PTA treasury balance is now over $15,000 - the highest cash balance we’ve had in the last 10 years.
Sam Posner refers back to the spring budget we discussed at the March meeting, which set aside a budget for class trips, 5th grade graduation, and a few other things. He says it’s exciting to consider what this fundraiser positions us to be able to do in the 2024-2025 school year
2. Announcements
If you haven’t completed the DOE survey yet, ask Ms Jones for help. Everyone who fills out the survey enters a raffle to win a gift voucher from the PTA.
b. PTA page on the PS 26 website
The school website has undergone a revamp, with calendars being updates monthly, a rotating slideshow for school events, and a special section for the PS 26 PTA. Check it out here: https://www.jesseowensps26.org
Rachel Hills leads a discussion reflecting on the last year’s meetings, events, and fundraisers, with the following insights: