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

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: 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