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"Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid." – Anonymous

Approval of Tonight's Agenda

Approval of Minutes of Board Meeting Held January 10, 2017

Golden Paw Award

NCPTA Distinguished Service Award

Who in our community goes above and beyond for all children?

• A PTA leader or member, past or present
• A school or school system administrator
• An outstanding teacher or support person
• A dedicated school volunteer
• A school crossing guard
• A local community leader who has become involved in programs which promote the well-

being of children and youth

• A member of the media who champions programs/projects which benefit the children
• Other special advocates for children and youth

NCPTA Outstanding Local Unit Achievement Recognition

Total Points Possible – 525 Point Levels: 180 to 250 – Outstanding 251 to 499 – Distinguished 500 to 525 – Superior Can we earn 40 more points by March 1? Have we already? Attend a school board meeting, 15 points (2/14 or 2/28 at 6:30 PM) Provide materials for English as Second Language families, 15 points Share information on health education with parents and students, 5 points Hold a local unit training, 10 points Provide training on bullying prevention, 10 points Provide training on youth risk prevention, 10 points

Other NCPTA Annual Awards (Due 3/1)

Ruby Acorn: Awarded to PTA units that have all full-time teachers enrolled as PTA members. Administrator of the Year Award: Supporting the PTA Vision Community Partner Award: Making a Difference Diversity and Inclusion Award Heroes and Helpers Award (School Employee Nominees) Outstanding Student Service Award Outstanding Volunteer Award: Gifts of the Heart Principal of the Year Award: A Voice for all Children School Nurse Award Superintendent of the Year Award: Fulfilling the PTA Vision Teacher of the Year Award: A Champion for Children http://ncpta.org/index.php/awards/annual-ncpta-awards/

National PTA Excellence (Due June 1)

Done/In Progress

• Welcome in multiple languages
• utside main office
• Marquee signs/streaming digital

marquees IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES

• Jump start/expand PTA's use of

social media

• Create a comfortable, inviting

family resource center or room

• Share information with families

about how to access local community services and adult learning opportunities

Still to Do

• Translated materials and bilingual signs and bulletins boards

throughout building

• Have interpreters at school meetings and events
• Encourage staff training on the importance of effective two-

way communication with parents

• Consider offering a workshop for families that explain effective

communication techniques and whom to contact with problems

• Ensure that parents understand the protocol for addressing

concerns

• Suggest an "issue bin"
• Work with school administration to ensure that parent advisory

council or SIT parent representatives represent the racial, ethnic and socioeconomic diversity of our school community

National PTA Excellence (Due June 1) Meaningful Two-Way Communication

Done/In Progress

• Make use of all channels of communication
• Identify parents, community members, local
• rganizations, and business that can help

strengthen home-school communication

• Distribute calendars of upcoming events

Still to Do

• Make sure all information is communicated in languages and

formats to reach all parents

• Sponsor events that allow educators and parents to interact

socially, in addition to parent-teacher conferences and regular school meetings

• "Happy Grams"
• Color-coded lines or footprints on floors to direct parents to

places like the library, cafeteria, etc.

• Include a survey or Q&A in each newsletter edition
• Role-pay a parent-teacher conference

Parent "Point" List

Compassion Corner Bench Delay

VP Academics & Staff Support

Nominating Committee and Process

VP Events

Fundraising

• Box Tops/Bonus Programs
• Square 1 Art
• Panther Fund Giving Week II, 3/20-3/24
• Panther Partner Referrals

Treasurer's Report, Summary

January 1, 2017 – January 31, 2017 Beginning Balance: Receipts: Expenditures: Total Change: Ending Balance: $38,299.31 $889.46 $-414.78 $474.68 $38,773.99

Treasurer's Report, Change Detail

Receipts Bonus Programs $477.39 Panther Fund 313.05 Spirit Sticks 99.02 Total Receipts $889.46 Expenditures Bonus Programs $27.42 Panther Fund 152.36 Spirit Sticks 235.00 Total Expenditures $414.78

Advocacy EOGTS, February 24th, 8:30 – 11:30 AM

Communications

Principal's Report

Thanks for being here tonight!