Birch Lane General Membership Meeting Agenda
February 1, 2017
Birch Lane Elementary Library

Note – We regret there will not be child care available for this meeting but older kids can always come sit quietly in the library.

Meeting called by President, Pippin Brehler
Board Pippin Brehler-President; Amy Hiss-Treasurer; Gracie Lopez-Secretary;
Members Stacy Clark-Auditor; Amy George-Parliamentarian; Annette De Bow-Historian; Jim Knight-Principal

7:00-7:05 I. Welcome, Introductions, and Gratitude- Pippin

7:05-7:07 II. Review and Approve January Minutes- Pippin

7:07-7:11 III. Principal’s Report- Jim

7:11-7:16 IV. Teacher’s Report- Teachers
7:16-7:26 V. President and Treasurer’s Report- Pippin, Amy H.

Next year’s Board Members
Budget Report
Mid-Year Audit

7:26-7:36 VI. Committee Chair’s Reports

Auction March 18 – Pippin
March 10 Classroom Art About – Pippin
Garden Coordinator Update – Jenn Rogge

7:36-7:58 VII. Old Business
Carnival Needs Co-Lead and Helpers ?
Family Game Night on Feb 2/3 Amy H.
Indoor Movie Needs Lead and Helpers Amy H.
Valentine’s Day Cards for Kids Ellie or Gracie
Diversity Week Mary Jean

7:58 VIII. New Business
DJUSD Fundraising Leadership Collective – Pippin, Elizabeth
Baseball caps and T shirts sales – Pippin, Sharmila
Community welcome on Marquee – Jen, Pippin
Ask membership about what announcements etc. would be helpful to have that we aren’t doing now

IX. Announcements Various
LCAP Community Forum February 1st, 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Martin Luther King, Jr Continuation High School.
Update on the implementation of our Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), and give District staff feedback about how they may better serve our students.
Family Pizza and Game Night Friday Feb 3
Volunteers Needed for Kindergarten
Registration-February 15th, 4-6 p.m.
February Staff Appreciation – Hospitality Committee is seeking donated treats.
Volunteers Needed for Picture Book
Night- Between Now and March 1st
Book Fair March 20-24
Spring Salads for Teachers March 20-24
PTA Convention-April 28-30th –Anyone interested in representing?

G. PTA Third District has opening for Board members – chance to shape state-wide PTA
F. Volunteer opportunities are on the webpage, with a Sign Up Genius!

8:00 X. Adjournment Pippin

Next Meeting Date, Time, Location: March 8, 2017, 7:00-8:00 pm, BLE Library
Recorded by: Gracie Lopez Date: February 1, 2017