September 19, 2023
Friends of Franklin
Monthly Board Meeting Minutes
September 19th, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Location: ZOOM
Board members In attendance: Megan S., Kelie F. , Jessica L., Jessica BC, Laura S., Jen F. , Mandy D. , Jennifer W., Mark F., Jeremy S.
Board members absent: Ms. Salazar, Ms. Perez, Anthony F.
Called to Order at 6:31pm
Welcome - Megan
A. Board member introductions and FOF mission
B. Three Cheers- (Laura & AFD team, volunteer committee, communications)
C. School Leadership Council (SLC), 9/28 3PM, open to public
D. Vote- Approval of August Minutes
—Motioned by Megan, seconded by Kellie, August minutes have been approved
3. Budget and Fundraising
A. Annual Fund Drive- Laura
B. Budget update- Jen F.
C. FOF sponsored programming & field trips update- Kellie
D. Community Partnership and passive fundraising- Kellie
Dine to Donate- Mendocino Farms on Nov. 8th
4. Communications- Jennifer
A. Fox Facts, Socials, etc.- Jennifer
B. Room parents and community relations- Jessica
5. Committee Announcements- Mark
A. Parent Mixer at Tabula Rasa September 28th- Buy tickets here! (Jessica F/Jessica B)
B. Angel City Soccer Game- Oct. 15th- Tickets sold out! (Mark)
C. STEAM WEEK- (Kellie)
D. Pinewood Derby Day- Nov. 4th- Volunteers needed! (Tony and Kellie)
E. Book Fair- (Jessica B.)
F. Volunteer appreciation committee- (Laurie)
G. Merchandise- (Brigid/Megan)
H. FORJE/CARE–(Liliana)
I. Parent Soccer Team- (Julian)
J. Talent Show-(Mandy)
K. Green Team- (Rachael)
L. Any other committee chairs present who would like to make an announcement?!
6. Community Questions and Ideas (up to 10 minutes)- Megan
A. Construction meeting update- September 27th 6pm
7. Adjournment
Jennifer W. motioned to adjourn, Jennifer F. seconded. Meeting adjourned at 7:30pm.
—Next meeting: Tuesday, October 17th 6:30PM on ZoomVote by email: 10/5/23
Kellie motioned to increase the technology expense budget to $13,661.00 in order to buy over the ear headphones. Megan seconded. Email by vote. Motion passed.