(NMS Teachers and Staff scroll down for the Mini Grant Application Form)
If translation services are needed, we kindly request a 2 week notice to arrange for a translation option.
Si se necesitan servicios de traducción, le solicitamos un aviso de 2 semanas para organizar una opción de traducción.
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Google Meet link is sent to NMS PTSA members by email or Google Calendar invite.
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Newark Middle School
PTSA Association Meeting Agenda
Supporting our students today and inspiring their tomorrow
4.16.2025 | 7 pm PT at Newark Middle School Library
6201 Lafayette Ave., Newark CA 94560
Or on Google Meet - link will be shared with PTSA members.
Meeting Agenda
Call to order; Introductions; Certify quorum (5 min)
Approval of last meeting’s minutes from March 2025
Reports of Officers, Board, and Standing Committees
Board report
Treasurer’s Report
Principal’s Report
ASB Report
Counselors’ Update
Old Business
2025-26 Board member elections.
Nominees: President: Renata Faraji, Executive Vice President: Cara Kundrat, Secretary: Erin Herbst, Treasurer: Megan Doherty, Social Media: Richelle Blay, Historian: Desirea Ortega, Student Board Member: Gregory Faraji
Approve teacher and staff appreciation week events and budget
Adopt revised bylaws
Approve disbursement of Color Run funds for Athletics
New Business
Vote
Snack Store - approve funds for remaining year
Approve funds for state testing rewards - Fun Day
8th grade promotion
New Info
Approve budget
Volunteers, donations
Mini Grants approval
Announcements
Restaurant fundraiser
Adjournment
Do you have an idea you want to try in your classroom? Do you need special equipment for a new experiment or class project? Apply for a PTSA Mini Grant. NOTE: Maximum of $300 awarded per approved grant (higher amounts may be considered for approval by the NMS PTSA board and submitted for a vote to the Association). $150 maximum for student prizes/awards per teacher. Please read through these procedures and considerations before starting your application.
The principal will be made aware of the request to ensure that appropriate administrative personnel are aware of your submission of the grant application.
● Project funds must be spent during the current school year.
● A final expense report will be required. (You will be required to provide receipts)
● The recipient agrees to submit a final report (form will be provided) and when possible photos of how the mini grants were used.
●NMS PTSA reserves the right to publicize all grant projects and recipients.
● Funds must benefit the students.
● Proposals will not be funded for expansion and/or maintenance of previous grants.
● Each teacher may submit only one proposal; however, if a teacher is part of a department for one proposal, the teacher is not prohibited from submitting another proposal for a different need as part of a different team or on their own.
● If equipment/materials are purchased, equipment/materials must remain the property of the Newark Middle School.
Click on the blue link above to fill out the mini grant form. This form must be received 15 days prior to an upcoming Association PTSA meeting to be presented. Please contact the ptsa.njhs@gmail.com with any questions. The name and photo associated with your Google account will be recorded when you upload files and submit this form.
● Mini Grant applications for the current school year close on April 14th. All reimbursement receipts must be submitted by May 1st, to allow for a sufficient time to process.
