The board reviewed the year-to-date financial performance, noting that individual giving was slightly above target at $40,000 for the remainder of the year. They discussed the success of the recent Skate Night event, which raised $819 with minimal staff involvement, though there were some ticketing issues that need to be addressed for next year. The board also noted that Wonderbal planning and spring fundraising activities would be key focus areas for the remainder of the year.

The board discussed plans for the PTCA and its relationship with the school foundation. They reviewed the history of the PTCA task force and its recommendations, noting that fundraising was removed from the PTCA's responsibilities. The group explored ideas for community-building events, including gaming nights, and discussed the need to balance volunteer involvement with staff support. They also introduced plans for PTCA affinity groups, which will launch in March, and identified the need to better track volunteers and donors through a database system.

The board discussed the establishment of a foundation to support the school, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between the PTA, foundation, and board. They noted that while plans for the semester have shifted due to the charter renewal process, they are working with Purpose Possible to set up the foundation's infrastructure. The committee will change its name to the foundation committee and aims to present a resolution to the board in April for approval. Purpose Possible is helping with tasks such as wealth screening, developing a case for support, and creating a long-term engagement strategy. Bex, who is working part-time on this project, was acknowledged for her efforts, and the board expressed their commitment to supporting her and the foundation's launch in the fall.

The fundraising committee discussed plans for upcoming events, including a teacher time raffle and a spring mailer to grandparents and special friends. They agreed to start donor gratitude calls this month, with committee members making approximately five calls each to donors who gave between $250 and $1,000. The committee also reviewed plans for an online-only teacher time event, which will run from March 17th to March 27th, and discussed the possibility of using teacher testimonials and historical photos to promote the event.

The meeting focused on planning fundraising activities for the school year, including the Spring Drive and teacher engagement initiatives. The team discussed increasing parent participation from 60% to 80% and planned a writing and calling campaign to re-engage lapsed donors. They also addressed logistics for the upcoming Teacher Time raffle, including photo collection and promotion strategies for both elementary and middle campuses. The group agreed to follow up on these plans after the break, with a focus on finalizing teacher participation and coordinating communication efforts.