Joomla Monster Education Template

NOJH PTSA General Meeting Minutes

Wednesday, September 16, 2020

10:30 am, NOJH Library                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

____________________________________________________________________________

In attendance:

Kristyn Humphreys Keri Fidler Julie Simmons Dominique Dietz Marlisa Lund Jill Kirkham Stephanie Speicher Wendy Long

Welcome & Introductions: Kristyn welcomed the group and said Pledge of Allegiance.

Minutes: (Keri)

• Minutes were approved at end of last year and are posted online.

Principal’s Report:

• Wendy expressed thanks to PTSA Parents for help with back to school
• Students want to be at school and are following protocols
  • School has stepped up disinfecting and other health checks
  • Students are worried and concerned
  • Teachers adjusting teaching and other processes
  • Zero positive cases at the school so far
  • Sports going as planned so far #MaskUp

Counselor’s Report: (Dom)

• Four learning preferences
  • In Person
  • Short-Term Flexible Learning
  • Long-Term Flexible Learning (NOJH Teachers)
  • Long-Term Remote LEarning (BYU Independent Study or Edgenuity)
• Approximately 90 students from NOJH are doing online learning
  • Student Advocates working with them for connection and transition assistance
• Student Services on website working with social and emotional learning
• Mindfulness being taught in some classes
  • Positive Rewards will be given to teachers who are providing this training
• Data Project for this year: Monitoring Hispanic students with 3.0 GPA or higher and offering support and encouragement for honors classes. 

Treasurer’s Report: (Kristyn)

• Reviewed 2020-2021 Budget
  • 9th Grade party/gifts was on this year’s accounting due to yearbook delay
  • 7th Grade Orientation distributed remaining t-shirts and candy bars
  • Jill Motioned to approve the new budget; Marlisa seconded that motion and all voted in favor.
• PTSA Teacher Grants
  • 41 teachers able to join PTSA
  • All teachers who join will receive a $20 teacher grant
  • Can also apply for a larger grant for projects
  • Kristyn will get info to Dom to send to teachers about joining PTSA

PTSA Reps: (Kristyn)

• Reps applications are in and ready to go
• Approximately 20 student reps for this year
• They will take over the Peer Leader Bulletin Board
• Will be available to help with teacher projects

Reflections: (Kristyn)

• Committee is being pulled together

President’s Report: (Kristyn)

• Parent Teacher Dinner - September 30
• Advocacy Conference - September 17 9:00-2:15pm
  • All online this year
• HOPE Week
  • Will be school wide and activities will be during lunches
  • HOPE Squad and PTSA Reps will work together
  • PTSA Reps Meeting Thursday Sept 17
  • Volunteer List sent around
  • Tuesday - Tony Bassett will be doing 5 minute meditations
  • Wednesday - Yoga
  • Friday - Banner for students to sign and receive a doughnut
  • Painted rocks will be hidden throughout school and redeemed for prizes

Upcoming:

Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser - October 14 (flier with details will be forthcoming)

Upcoming Meetings:

• October 21st @ 10:30 am