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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? o A PTA leader or member, past or present o A school or school system administrator o An outstanding teacher or support person o A dedicated school volunteer o A school crossing guard o A local community leader who has become involved in programs which promote the well- being of children and youth o A member of the media who champions programs/projects which benefit the children o Other special advocates for children and youth

NCPTA Outstanding Local Unit Achievement Recognition Total Points Possible – 525 Can we earn 40 more points by March 1? Have we already? Point Levels: Attend a school board meeting, 15 points (2/14 or 2/28 at 6:30 PM) 180 to 250 – Outstanding Provide materials for English as Second Language families, 15 points 251 to 499 – Distinguished 500 to 525 – Superior 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) Still to Do Done/In Progress o Translated materials and bilingual signs and bulletins boards o Welcome in multiple languages throughout building outside main office o Have interpreters at school meetings and events o Marquee signs/streaming digital o Encourage staff training on the importance of effective two- marquees IN MULTIPLE way communication with parents LANGUAGES o Consider offering a workshop for families that explain effective o Jump start/expand PTA's use of communication techniques and whom to contact with social media problems o Create a comfortable, inviting o Ensure that parents understand the protocol for addressing family resource center or room concerns o Share information with families o Suggest an "issue bin" about how to access local o Work with school administration to ensure that parent advisory community services and adult council or SIT parent representatives represent the racial, learning opportunities ethnic and socioeconomic diversity of our school community

National PTA Excellence (Due June 1) Meaningful Two-Way Communication Still to Do Done/In Progress o Make sure all information is communicated in languages and o Make use of all channels of communication o Identify parents, community members, local formats to reach all parents organizations, and business that can help o Sponsor events that allow educators and parents to interact strengthen home-school communication socially, in addition to parent-teacher conferences and regular o Distribute calendars of upcoming events school meetings o "Happy Grams" o Color-coded lines or footprints on floors to direct parents to places like the library, cafeteria, etc. o Include a survey or Q&A in each newsletter edition o Role-pay a parent-teacher conference

Parent "Point" List

Compassion Corner Bench Delay

VP Academics & Staff Support

Nominating Committee and Process

VP Events

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

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

Treasurer's Report, Change Detail Expenditures Receipts Bonus Programs $27.42 Bonus Programs $477.39 Panther Fund 152.36 Panther Fund 313.05 Spirit Sticks 235.00 Spirit Sticks 99.02 Total Expenditures $414.78 Total Receipts $889.46

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

Communications

Principal's Report

Thanks for being here tonight!