June 2026 Meeting Minutes
🎉 June Highlights from Briarcrest PTA 🎉
Our June board meeting focused on approving next year's budget, finalizing board leadership positions, and refining the event calendar to better respect family and school schedules. President Jessica Tjhin Southworth opened the meeting by welcoming several new chairs to the team: Emmie Bauer (Popcorn Chair), John Hardwick (Fundraising Chair), and Elana Hansen (Yearbook Chair). Updates were also shared on replacing the stage curtain before next school year, with bids coming in around $800.
Treasurer updates confirmed that finances are reconciled through May 31. The board discussed and unanimously approved the proposed 2026–2027 budget, which features reorganized budget categories, an increase in Dual Language funding to sustainably cover student notebooks, and continued restricted support for PTA Council contributions to The Works. Additionally, Principal Lisa Gonzalez will explore whether ASB can contribute toward student yearbooks.
During executive elections, Samantha Ngai was unanimously elected as PTA Treasurer for the 2026–2027 school year.
Key updates and reminders:
2026–2027 Executive Board Confirmed: President Jessica Tjhin Southworth, Vice President Olga Tanczos, Secretary Tanya Fernandez, and Treasurer Samantha Ngai
New Committee Leads: Popcorn (Emmie Bauer), Fundraising (John Hardwick), Yearbook (Elana Hansen)
Approved 2026–2027 Budget: Passed unanimously by board vote
Stage Curtain Replacement: Bid coordination underway
Our June general meeting focused on reviewing the interim budget, celebrating year-end achievements, and confirming key schedule adjustments for the upcoming 2026–2027 school year. President Jessica Tjhin Southworth opened the meeting by walking through remaining open board positions for next year, including Fundraising, Race & Equity, After School Enrichment, Membership, and Spirit Wear.
Treasurer updates included a comprehensive walkthrough of the budget, a bridge plan for 5th Grade Camp, and the unanimous passage of the interim budget.
Principal Lisa Gonzalez shared updates on the sensory area project and requested PTA support for the last day of school staff celebration.
Committee updates celebrated a fantastic STEAM Carnival with an estimated 250–300 attendees and incredible support from Shorecrest High School student volunteers. Yearbook confirmed that books have arrived for distribution during the final week of school, and Elana Hansen was welcomed as the incoming Yearbook Chair. The board also proudly announced this year's awards:
Golden Apple Award: Amy Pitts
Golden Acorn Award: Ashley and Jamie
Calendar and schedule updates for 2026–2027:
Glow-in-the-Dark Dance: Moved to September 25, 2026
September Movie Night: Removed from calendar
January Movie Night: Replaced with a 5th grade fundraiser event