October 2026 Meeting Minutes

🎉 October Highlights from Briarcrest PTA 🎉

Our October meetings focused on launching our fall events, reviewing financial updates, and adopting our official Standing Rules for the 2026–2027 school year. President Jessica Tjhin Southworth opened the meeting with warm welcomes and a call for volunteers to fill open committee roles—including Spirit Wear, Movie Night, Golden Apple/Acorn, Race & Equity, and Legislative Chairs—while welcoming Sara as our new Membership/Growth Chair. The board also kicked off recruitment for a 3-person Nominating Committee to help recruit next year's executive team, with a recommendation to explore a co-presidency model to share the leadership workload.

Treasurer updates confirmed the renewal of annual PTA insurance and the cash-out of a Certificate of Deposit (CD), with funds recommended to transfer into high-yield savings. Tanya Fernandez was unanimously voted in as an additional check signer.

Principal Lisa Gonzalez delivered a presentation on the School Improvement Plan and school data, while teacher updates touched on new cafeteria sorting signage and upcoming club proposals.

Committee updates highlighted a strong jump in membership to 150 members (up 9.5% from this time last year!). Bulldog Boost is officially launching with new prize opportunities (including a GaGa Ball pit experience), and the School Directory is complete and ready for distribution. Additionally, After School Enrichment is evaluating Little Hands Sewing, Jump Rope Club, and conference week options, while Family Services wrapped up a successful Winter Coat Drive.

During the General Meeting, the membership officially voted to adopt the updated Standing Rules for the 2026–2027 school year by unanimous vote.

Upcoming events and key dates:
Bulldog Breakfast & Cold Weather Clothing Swap: Saturday, October 17
Bulldog Boost Fundraiser: October 16 – October 30
Popcorn Wednesday: October 28
Staff Conference Week Luncheon: Tuesday of Conference Week
Lost & Found Donation Day: November 13
Personal Hygiene Drive: January 11 – February 12