Public PTSA Meeting Minutes September 2024
Date/Time: Wednesday, 9/25/24, 6:15pm
Location: Homegrown Tap and Dough Restaurant
Facilitator: Stacy Berger, PTSA President
Board Members Present: Stacy Berger, President; Amy Miller, VP; Liz Mogno, Secretary; Doug Lazure, Treasurer; Allison Kahlich, Communications; Mackenzie Schmidt, Marketing/Communications; Lara Pomprowitz, Fundraising Chair; Sui Wong, Technology Chair
Next Board Meeting: (Internal), 10/17/24, 6pm, Table Public House
Lincoln PTSA Meeting Minutes
Call to Order: Stacy called the meeting to order at 6:35pm
Action Items:
Stacy made a motion to approve the last meeting’s minutes, Amy seconded, minutes were approved
Budget proposal to the community for vote (see below)
Agenda Items
(Stacy Berger, President)
Building Community/Calendar of Events for volunteers and engagement
Approve Budget
Kick Off to Laps
Get community feedback for Community issues for future meetings
Community Corner: Election
Bond and State level tax Issues that are directly affecting education https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wmErpC2DibrDvvcfyYogbDkwWTwGrQZZe0MiTpNLFCY/edit
School Focus:
Introducing Ms. Shelley Dulsky; Educational Vision for Lincoln
Important Items
(Amy Miller, VP)
Fundraising opportunities:
Corporate sponsors
Restaurant Nights
PTSA Membership-next public meeting will be in November
Volunteering opportunities- we are actively looking for a volunteer for grant writing, teacher appreciation, and event photos
Link tree on website has link to special events/needs
Upcoming Dates:
Laps for Lincoln, 9/26
Walk, Roll, Bike to School Day, 10/9
Fall Fest, 10/19
Budget
Doug Lazure, Treasurer; Stacy Berger, President
Our fundraising goal for the year is $89,000
Raising for multiple needs: paraprofessional fund, GT fund, Scholarships, Field trips, etc.
Donations are always encouraged
We are asking for your support in voting on the budget
Doug proposed a vote to pass the budget; community member seconded, all “yays,” no “nays.” Budget for the 2024-25 school year passed
Community Corner
Amy Miller, VP
Amy presented upcoming ballot issues that can impact our school and public school funding; she explained what the bond issues are and how they will proceed if they pass and if they do not pass
Technology upgrades are on the bond measure 4A
One bond measure, if passed, will secure the funding to get structural/building projects done such as air conditioning
Statewide Initiative/Amendment 80: the right to school choice if passed, would include charter, private, and home schools which will impact the amount of funding going to public schools.
Excise tax would earmark the funds for school age children for mental health services and school security
**Q & A with Mrs. Dulsky**
Shelley Dulsky, Lincoln Elementary School Principal
(Questions submitted by community members and students at the meeting)
Q: What’s your favorite thing about Lincoln?
A: “It’s everything I hoped it would be and more. Your kids are amazing, the staff is fantastic. It’s really exciting!”
Q: How do we improve our school lunches in quality and make sure we don’t run out of items?
A: Shelley reported that she has talked to the district as well as teachers to get the count right and to have the right amount of food for menu options.
Q: A gifted magnet program was mentioned at Back To School Night. Why?
A: “The gifted magnet program is something DPS is looking at across the district. If a program develops, we would have more teachers certified in GT and it allows us to differentiate and meet the needs of all students. It’s about how you process information, how your brain works. It is as important for students who are identified as GT as it is for students with disabilities. It creates more inclusivity for all students.
Q: (Student): “How many field trips will students go on this year?”
A: “We are figuring that out right now and working on it by grade level. There are field trips for every grade.”
Q: Do you see a path where DPS can fund the Montessori Program in its entirety or will it always be a struggle?
A: “I want it to work and I don’t want us to struggle. We are thinking outside the box to make it work better. Things such as changing the grade level structure? More to come…”
LAPS for Lincoln
Laura Carson, Community Member/Lincoln Parent
Laura spoke about Laps for Lincoln taking place tomorrow
There is a QR code to donate
Prizes for students and classes
Even if you can’t donate, please come support if you can!
Goal is to raise $45,000; we’re currently at $20,000
You can donate throughout the day tomorrow through Friday
Cheer on our students, take photos; each class has a theme
Other Business
Stacy Berger, President
Feel free to mingle with Shelley while she’s still here
Thanks so much to Andy Gonchar for organizing these awesome restaurant nights!
Today is Erick Valdes’ birthday!
Closing & Reminders
Action Items: Liz Mogno made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:15pm, Allison Kahlich seconded, meeting was adjourned
Next Board Meeting (Internal): October 17th, 6pm, Table Public House