Thu, Jan 8, 13:06 (1 hr 34 mins)

Roll Call: Alba Galindo, Becky Keeler, Arlette Oblaza-Ochocinski, Pauline Williams, Jessica Engelking, Christina, Ms. Luzzi

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No current financial update due to being locked out of Wintrust account; a full update expected at next meeting.
Discussed prior expenses, including Scholastic and assistant coach payments, as well as pending reimbursement for Nickelodeon pizza event.
Request to purchase 30 laptops (at ~$460 each) was considered, but purchasing all at once would deplete funds and risk not covering coach payments.
Proposal agreed to purchase 15 laptops now, with further purchases after fundraising; suggestion to label devices indicating TEAM purchased them.
Discussed need for parent responsibility forms for new laptops to improve accountability.
Concern raised about parents not being charged for lost or damaged technology; current follow-through and use of Aspen system discussed, with differing practices between schools.
Emphasis on clear communication to parents that CPS does not fund technology; future fundraising messaging will clarify this.
Plan to target fundraising for technology, including smart boards and 3D printers, with transparent goals and costs.

Reviewed recent restaurant fundraisers (Portillo's, Connie's, Antique Taco) and discussed community turnout and logistics.
Noted that Connie's events with PD days (teacher lunches) yield the most participation and profit; plan to repeat this approach.
Antique Taco event to be rescheduled for spring when patio is open.
Explored ideas for increasing awareness at events, such as QR codes on flyers.
Discussed issues with Double Good popcorn fundraiser: whether to structure by individual, family, or classroom, and how to incentivize participation.
Decided on $200 per family as the goal, aiming for 50% schoolwide participation to unlock a schoolwide reward (like a movie or game day), with marketing to emphasize urgent technology needs.

Agreed to continue classroom supply support for this school year as previously promised to parents, particularly for Clorox wipes and sanitizer during flu season.
Noted specific supply requests from cluster classrooms and clarified fulfillment procedures.
Confirmed that TEAM will finish out supply support for the year, as originally committed.

Decision made not to pursue Candygrams for Valentine’s Day, focusing instead on supporting 8th grade dance with supplies and glow items (up to $200 budget).
Penny Wars fundraiser scheduled for Feb 26–Mar 16, running for three weeks to avoid conflicts with spring break, with classroom incentives and clearer visual tracking of progress.
Parent survey follow-up assigned to a committee member, with the goal of engaging parents who volunteered to help.
Considered moving executive communications from Slack to a closed Facebook group for better archiving and accessibility.

Finalize and communicate the laptop purchase plan (including parent responsibility forms and labeling JUNGMAN/CPS-owned devices).
Set clear fundraising goals and messaging for technology needs, with specifics on costs and replacement timelines.
Prepare and distribute flyers with QR codes for upcoming restaurant fundraisers.
Organize the Double Good fundraiser structure and set up school/team accounts as needed.
Purchase and deliver classroom supplies for outstanding requests.
Coordinate 8th grade dance supply purchases and confirm needs with organizers.
Prepare Penny Wars flyers, visuals, and schedule volunteers for counting and event support.
Transition executive communications to a closed Facebook group and inform members of the new process.
Follow up with parent survey respondents to recruit new volunteers.

Meeting Ajourned at 2:40pm

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