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RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY PTA

Regular Board Meeting Minutes

March 15, 2026

Call to Order

President Sarah Chen called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM in the school library.

Attendance

Present: Sarah Chen (President), Mike Torres (VP), Lisa Park (Treasurer), David Kim (Secretary), Jennifer Walsh, Robert Garcia, Amanda Liu, Chris Bennett
Absent: Paula Davis (excused)
Guests: Principal Margaret Anderson

Approval of Previous Minutes

Motion by Mike Torres to approve the February 2026 minutes as distributed. Seconded by Jennifer Walsh.

Vote: Approved unanimously (7-0)

Treasurer's Report

Lisa Park

Current balance:$12,450.80
February income:$4,090
Pizza Fundraiser$3,200
Spirit Wear$890
February expenses:$1,695
Teacher Grants$1,450
Supplies$245

Motion by Robert Garcia to accept the treasurer's report as presented. Seconded by Amanda Liu.

Vote: Approved unanimously (7-0)

Committee Reports

Spring Festival Committee

Jennifer Walsh

  • • Event scheduled for April 12
  • • Budget of $2,500 approved at previous meeting
  • • Vendor contracts signed
  • • Volunteer sign-up sheet circulated — currently at 45 of 60 needed volunteers
Teacher Grant Committee

Amanda Liu

  • • Three new grant applications received totaling $1,800
  • • Committee recommends approval of all three
  • • Full details in attached supplement

Old Business

Playground Equipment

Bid from SafePlay Inc. received at $15,000. Board discussed financing options. Tabled for special vote at April meeting once second bid received.

Status: Pending

New Business

Motion by Mike Torres to allocate $500 for end-of-year teacher appreciation gifts. Seconded by Chris Bennett.

Discussion: Lisa Park suggested sourcing gift cards from local businesses for potential donation match.

Vote: Approved (6-1, Robert Garcia opposed citing budget concerns)

Principal Anderson invited PTA to participate in the district's Summer Reading Program kickoff on May 1.

Action Items

Jennifer Walsh: Confirm final vendor count for Spring Festival by March 22

Lisa Park: Get second playground equipment bid by April 1

Sarah Chen: Draft teacher appreciation gift plan and circulate by March 25

David Kim: Send Spring Festival volunteer sign-up reminder to full membership

Amanda Liu: Schedule Teacher Grant Committee review for March 20

Next Meeting

April 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM — School Library

Adjournment

Motion by Mike Torres to adjourn. Seconded by Jennifer Walsh. Meeting adjourned at 8:23 PM.

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