Arco Iris Spanish Immersion School

Development Committee Meeting

Published on January 7, 2026 at 10:57 AM PST

Date and Time

Thursday January 8, 2026 at 6:15 PM PST

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Presenter
I. Opening Items
 
Opening Items
  A. Record Attendance and Guests Sarah Zephirin
  B. Call the Meeting to Order Erin Hatch
  C. Approve Minutes: November 2025 Sarah Zephirin
   
II. Development
  A. Fundraising Gap and Goals Jesus Urdiales
   

 We meet our fundraising goal through community giving, Move-a-thon, and Auction.  Our goal for 25-26 is $245,000

 

  B. Grants Erin Hatch
   

Committee Goals:

Research grants, review grants for eligibility, and apply for grants in coordination with administration (giving ample lead time to school administrators, enabling parent volunteers)

 

  • Review current grant applications
  • Grants to consider
  C. Community Relations/PR Erin Hatch
   

Committee Goals:

1. Support and develop marketing strategies to further the sustainability of the school (exp: Improving the school website, regular communication to the school community about the gap fund, etc) 

2. Build and develop relationships with local business and government officials. (exp: Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Beaverton City Parade, etc)*

 

  • Updates on celebration plans for Arco's 15th and 16th anniversaries.  Focus on low cost/high joy activities during the school day
  • Summary of past and upcoming participation in community wide events
  • Review any upcoming events with Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Review Opportunity Calendar
III. Closing Items
  A. Action Items Erin Hatch
  B. Adjourn Meeting