BOARD MEMBERSHIP INFORMATIONAL MEETINGMAY 2014
WHO IS THE PARENT ASSOCIATION?
Founded in 1999, the Montessori Children’s House Parent Association (MCH PA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization made up of MCH parents and community volunteers.
We are a working board.
Board member are elected each fall for a 3 year term.
All volunteer organization.
Meet the 3rd Thursday of every month.
MISSION AND VISION
Mission: To foster and create an exceptional Montessori environment and community that helps our children grow to realize their highest educational potential through coordination with the school administration.
Vision: The MCH PA strives to create a culture of community giving and responsible fiscal management that supports the PA mission through the following activities: Education enrichment of the school’s curriculum through programs and materials
Professional development of teachers and staff
Short term tuition assistance for existing families in need
PA sponsored programs and activities that support community development and parent education
Teacher and staff appreciation
WHAT DO WE DO?
First and foremost we fundraise.
If we don’t raise money we can’t fulfill our mission.
SEED is the primary mechanism that we use to raise funds.
We raise approximately $50,000 each fall with the help of 75% of the families.
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WHAT IS SEED?
Sponsorship Short Term Tuition Assistance
PA Sponsored Programs – Harvest Fest, Staff & Faculty Appreciation week
Extracurricular
Field Trips – visits to the theatre, museums, environmental education
Education Specialist Materials – garden supplies, musical equipment
Special Events – visits from fire fighters, dentist, science programs, orchestra
Enrichment
Annual education enrichment program
PA Sponsored Projects – nature trail, flag pole, playground development…
Educational Enrichment Materials – Classroom materials such as Lego robotics, million cube, World Flags…
Development
Montessori Certification Training
Professional Development workshops
Conferences and classes
SEED is the annual fund administered by the Montessori Children’s House Parent Association (MCH PA). It was established in 2009 as a formal mechanism to continue the work of the MCH PA in supporting the MCH community.
CORE ACTIVITIES
Parent Night
New Parent Orientation
Harvest Fest (Board Elections)
SEED
Staff Appreciation Week
Yearbook
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PAST PROGRAMS
Development of the playgrounds
Gardening materials
Nature trail
Lego Robotics a STEM program (science, technology, engineering and math)
Classroom computers
Experiential and environmental education program*
Music instruments
Classroom enrichment materials
Burke Museum
Cougar Mountain Zoo
Dentist Visit
Firefighter Visit
Gardening Specialist
Islandwood Visit
Issaquah Salmon Hatchery
King Tut
Museum of Flight Visit
Nutcracker Performance
On Campus Violin Concert
Seattle Art Museum Visit
Seattle Children's Theater
State Capital Visit
The Not-Its!
Tillacum Village
Vet Visit
Author Margaret Reed MacDonald
Seattle Arboretum
Staff Lounge Remodel
New Building Art Installation
BUDGET DISTRIBUTION
Enrichment32%
Development29%
Tuition28%
Community3%
Appreciation9%
OUR STRUCTURE
Officers President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary
Committees: SEED
Harvest Fest
Staff Appreciation Week
Yearbook
Board Recruitment
Finance
SAMPLE AGENDA
Number Agenda Item Owner Time Start End
1 Call to order Jeremy 0 6:00 PM 6:00 PM
2 Approve meeting minutes (Motion 1) All 0 6:00 PM 6:00 PM
3 School Update• Staff development
Jennifer W. 20 6:00 PM 6:20 PM
4 Committee Updates• Staff Appreciation Week - Mindy • Playground Development - Alisha• Wetlands Mitigation - Amie• Board Recruitment - Jeremy• Yearbook - Janet• Financial system - Karen• Derby days float - Jeremy• Parents night out - Lavanya
All 60 6:20 PM 7:20 PM
5 General Discussion All 20 7:20 PM 7:40 PM
6 Other Business All 5 7:40 PM 7:45 PM
Adjourn 0 7:45 PM 7:45 PM
NEXT STEPS IN OUR GROWTH
Increase focus on building the MCH community
More individual empowerment
Committees based on activity not function
Committee reports presented at the beginning of each board meeting
Chairs recruit their committee members from the board and broader school community
Board members can create their own committees at will
Goal is to eventually pull from the broader community to staff programs
OUR GREATEST REWARDS AS A BOARD MEMBERS
Feeling connected to the greater school community
It was very gratifying to help raise the amount we did towards the SEED campaign
Helps the school.
The opportunity to create a great community at MCH
Being actively involved in the strategic development; beyond just coming to the meetings
Raising funds to support great enrichments & help struggling families
Meeting our SEED goal two years in a row which supports the needed programs at the school.
Making a difference, any difference
APPLICATION PROCESS
Complete the board application
Download from http://www.mch-pa.org and mail to [email protected]
Interviews: 6/5 and 6/12 (tentative)
Open Spots: One 2-year appointment
May be re-elected for additional terms of 1, 2, or 3 years
Four 1-year appointments
May be re-elected for additional terms of 1, 2, or 3 years
3 year term elections
May be re-elected for additional terms of 1, 2, or 3 years
Decisions by 6/19
QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION
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