Pedersen, Hart at PTSA Board Meeting — Tues., Jan. 9
Hear from State Sen. Jamie Pedersen and Principal Tarance Hart at the next PTSA Board Meeting, 6:30-8 pm Tuesday, Jan. 9 (via Zoom).
Sen. Pedersen, a Garfield parent and 43rd District Democrat, will offer thoughts about education funding and other issues for the upcoming session of the Washington State Legislature. He’ll present ideas to help the Garfield community, led by the PTSA Advocacy Team, have an impact.
Dr. Hart will present a school-news update, and take your questions!
All are welcome to attend! While we encourage parents and caregivers to join the PTSA, none of our events or meetings require membership.
If you are a PTSA member or have signed up to attend past meetings, you will receive the Zoom link and other information via email by Monday evening. If you do not receive it, please contact us at communications@garfieldptsa.org.
Tentative Meeting Agenda (updated 1/2)
| 6:30 | Welcome and Land Acknowledgement |
| 6:35 | School update – Dr. Hart, Principal |
| 7:10 | Legislature & Advocacy, with special guest State Sen. Jamie Pedersen |
| 7:45 | Board Approval of Meeting Minutes – Puneet Dewan or Michael Pickett, Co-Secretaries |
| 7:47 | Financial Report – Parry Schmeichel and/or Kate Ross, Co-Treasurers |
| 7:55 | Annual Fund update – Katrina Hawking and/or Sam Steinwinder, Co-Chairs |
| 8:00 | Committee updates as warranted
Building Leadership Team (BLT) – Bill Brewster and/or Trinia Washington, PTSA BLT Reps |
| Other business [Parking lot: Retreat planning] |
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| Adjournment |