Arco Iris Spanish Immersion School

Development Committee Meeting

Published on October 3, 2023 at 12:12 PM PDT

Date and Time

Thursday October 5, 2023 at 6:30 PM PDT

Location

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4871252671?pwd=aklJTVBjeTczcmo1TVBXSXMvRUgyZz09

Agenda

      Presenter
I. Opening Items
 
Opening Items
  A. Record Attendance and Guests Sarah Zephirin
  B. Call the Meeting to Order Erin Hatch
  C. Approve Minutes: June 22nd Sarah Zephirin
   
II. Development
  A. Fundraising Gap and Goals Christa Billings
   

Fundraising goal for '23-24 is $332,500. We meet this goal through community giving, Move-a-thon, and Auction.  Playground fundraising is separate from this goal.

 

  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)

 

  • Discussion on use of RACC Grant Funds 
  • Updates on  any pending grants
  • Review any new grant application possibilities
  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)*

 

  • Review any community relations work in progress, and any needs for the current school year
  • Contract with Charter School Capital ends in October
III. Closing Items
  A. Action Items Sarah Zephirin
  B. Adjourn Meeting