NOJH PTSA General Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
10:30 am, NOJH Library
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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