NCSA Meeting Notes 11/17/2023
Introductions – All participants introduced themselves. Announcement that Mr. Strickland was approved as permanent principal.
Minutes – Eugene Fields first, Katie Mundia second. Minutes approved.
Teacher Rep Message – Teachers are wanting an update on backpack hooks. Possibility for someone that is credentialed for future PE teacher. Discussion re required instructional minutes.
Principal’s Message – Mr. Strickland attended his first NC musical which happened since last meeting and went very well. Additionally, he attended the Lego robotics competition. He believes these extra opportunities are very valuable to the children. He attended outdoor education on Wednesday and the students are doing well and having fun. He will send out a message today to 6th grade parents about pick up. NC received the highest monthly attendance percentage for October. Schoolreceived extremely large trophy and will have a school wide BBQ.
Treasurer’s Report/5th Grade Fundraiser Update – Mey Ganwaniprovided cashflow overview of income and expenses. Last year NCSA invested in a CD and has earned interest on investments. 5th grade fundraising – Close to goal on first fundraiser. Next restaurant fundraiser is Tutto Fresco followed by Mochinut.
Lauren Pullin School Counselor – Would like to hold a college fair and needs ideas/assistance.
Jogathon Recap - Pizza party for TK is on December 7th, rest December 8th. Donut party will be on December 1st. Volunteers needed. Great turnout, no major injuries, tunnel was popular. Superintendent Ernest Gonzalez and Trustees Page, Miner and Yamasaki attended. Total raised is approximated at $44,000 with approximately expenses of $6,000.
DAC Report/Dad’s Club Poker Night Recap – Bryan Mundia attended the DAC meeting. District is encouraging LCAP survey. Deadline for the survey is 1/12/2024. All students, staff members and parent/guardians should take the survey. All school sites will be equipped with security cameras by 1/2024. However, they may not be operational until later. Shannon Brown presented on Universal PK. There are programs for kids as young as 1 years old at OUSD. All OUSD title 1 offer high quality Universal PK. By 2025 all 4 years will be able to attend TK for free. District has several workshops. Several school sites received awards.
Dad’s Club poker night had 50 or so poker night. One NC dad placed in the top 5. NC dads had the most representation. Planning another poker night in spring. Bryan Mundia will work on backpack hooks and plan some other improvement in 2024.
Holiday Shop/Carnival – Rose Salazar will be running Holiday Shop on the week of December 4th. Volunteers are needed for Thursday and Friday. There is a sign up genius link. Parents can create a voucher online for their children (will receive credit back if kids use less), cash or check. Flyers went home in Wednesday folders. We get 25% off prices on Carnival if we hold Holiday Shop. Plus free playground equipment. Tracy Paul mentioned that volunteer training should be done several days ahead of time as it takes time to process at NC office and District level. Carnival theme to be revealed at the January meeting. Volunteers needed to help at Carnival.
Teacher Gifts - Mrunal Shah discussed giving personalized $100 gift cards for restaurant at the Holiday time for the teachers. Motion was made to approve $2500 in the budget by Tonda Fields with second by Katie Mundia.
President’s Message – Tracy Paul stated that the first school site meeting occurred on Monday. School Site meeting has 4 parent volunteers, Mr. Strickland, Ms. Seltzer, Ms. Pullin, Mr. Lofink, and Mrs. Donaldson. Eugene Fields is the chair, Danny Machado, Vice-Chair, Samanth Enriquez, Secretary, and Michelle Geis, Parliamentarian. Eugene stated there was a good discussion re projects and needs for the site. Testing is trendeingupwards. January is safety planning.
Musicals went great. Second of the photo shoots is upcoming for photo shoot fundraiser. Right after Thanksgiving will be the book fair.
Beth Brunett - shirt donations for college days, Mr. Jones was officially appointed as CV principal and Canyon, Villa Park and EL Modena received recognition for AP testing.
Gaga Ball pit will be put in this month.
We are ordering two Smart TVs for Mrs. Sartoph and Mrs. Ayala. Tracy has ordered hallway runners to help with sound in the office.
Attendees – Nicole Lahmani, Brooke Barton, Katie Mundia, Jessica Guidry, Tonda Fields, Eugene Fields, Rahee Bhagat, Scott Barton, Mey Ganwani, Mrunal Shah, Bryan Mundia, Laura Dorcy, Erick Archila, Rose Salazar, Tracy Paul.
Zoom: Patricia Lin, Andrea Tanji, Nathaniel Suh
