PS26 Jesse Owens PTA meeting in person

September 19th . 2023

Present: Sam Posner, Rachel Hills, Sophie Richards, Michelle Choi, Principal Funtleyder, Assistant Principal Spence , Ms.Jones , Ms.Mavrvouniotis

Introductions from PTA board and administration:

• The PTA board introduced themselves, family and friends.
• Enrollment grew from last year , it grew so much they were unable to accommodate any more family for the 2023 to 2024 school year.
• there are 61 new immigrant family join us the school year.
• Our mission statement was approved.

PTA plans for 2023-2024:

• Michelle and Sophie gave the treasurers report
  • There is 3,852 dollars in the bank .
  • Keep track of what similar event made for last year to see what we can do better this school year.
  • Sam discussed our contract form and class parent .
    • The contact form is way of communication between parents and PTA .
    • We also discussed the class parent and how we can get everybody to communicate with each other.
  • We spoke about a share your thought box where families can voice their opinion and ideas .
  • We spoke on fundraising And creating events for parents to be involved in.
• Ms Funtleyder spoke briefly, and took some concerns and questions from parents. Some issues that were addressed were about safety & drills .
• coordinated the class parents
• Emailed parents that were interested and share their contact information with other people in the classroom.
• we discussed academic coaching & new programs
• Brainstorming on clubs and afterschool programs
• We touched basic on how to support families and students and temporary housing.
• We spoke about doing clothes drives & coat drives to help families .

Meeting closes .