 Have you started planning your fall events? Are you considering bringing in an educational speaker or organizing an event for your community, but are concerned about waiting to secure funding? You're in luck! The Northshore Council PTSA is offering an early bird grant submission period before the new school year begins.
Why Apply Now? Our early bird grant submission deadline is AUGUST 30, 2025. This is an excellent opportunity to secure approval and get your event on people's calendars at the start of the year. Early planning and funding can ensure a smooth and successful event. About the Grant Program The Education Speakers & Community Events Grant Program is designed to support PTA initiatives that enrich the educational experience and foster community engagement. Whether you're looking to host a prominent speaker or organize a community-building event, this grant can provide the necessary funds to make it happen. How to Apply Learn more about the Education Speakers & Community Events Grant Program and submit your application today. Don't miss this chance to get ahead in your planning and make a positive impact in your community right from the start of the school year. Apply for a grant for your PTA now and kickstart your fall programming! Questions? Email [email protected].
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Check out this great blog from 2021: Summer Board Retreat - Northshore Council PTSA 6.10!  On May 19, 2025, Northshore Council PTSA held an in-person General Membership Meeting in the Bothell High School Library. We would like to thank all of the local PTA leaders from across the Northshore School District as well as our school partners for taking the time to join us! Continue reading below for a recap of the meeting including the decision regarding Council fees charged to Northshore PTAs! Community Partners
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We want to thank all the PTA volunteers, district employees, and community members who attended this meeting and all the previous meetings held this year.
We hope you will continue to join us for our General Membership Meetings in the 2025-2026 school year!  Awards of ExcellenceEach year, Washington State PTA recognizes the work of PTAs and councils across the state via the Awards of Excellence Program. Awards work to celebrate the efforts of local PTAs and councils in a variety of different areas. The criteria reflect a strong knowledge and application of best practices, and the submission process can be rigorous. These awards are truly reflective of the dedication and strength of these PTAs and the powerful contributions they make to their communities.  Learn more about the WSPTA Standards of Excellence Awards and Leadership Awards and apply for your PTA next year! Membership AwardsCongratulations to our Northshore PTA/PTSAs that have earned WSPTA Membership Awards in 2024-2025!!  Gold Level recognizes local PTAs that have enrolled the same number of staff as the number of certificated staff in their school building.  To highlight the importance of membership growth, Washington State PTA recognizes local PTAs for enrolling more members than they did in the previous year. Membership Growth Awards
At our Council Membership Meeting on Monday, May 19th, we will be considering two proposals that could change the Council fees that are charged to your PTA!  Currently, Northshore School District PTAs are charged a $1.50 fee per membership sold as well as a $100 program fee that is used to fund the Educational Speakers and Community Events Grant program and to make a donation to the WSPTA Scholarship fund. These fees are paid to Northshore Council PTSA. You can learn more about Council fees here and here.
Over the years, Council has unintentionally accumulated a surplus of funds. With the goal of spending down these funds, Council is proposing two new fee structures for our members consideration. PROPOSAL A: Would eliminate Council's $1.50 per membership fee as well as the $100 Council program fee. Instead, PTAs would pay a $200 annual fee to Council. Title 1 schools and Northshore Special Education Community (NSEC) PTA would pay $100 and Sorenson PTA would not pay a fee. PROPOSAL B: Northshore Council PTSA will waive all Council fees for the 2025-26 school year. This will only be a temporary measure. Beginning July 1, 2026, fees will return to the fee structure that is in the Standing Rules, whatever that may be. The goal of the "free" year is to spend down accumulated funds, give PTAs a reprieve from fees for a year, and give time to research new fee structure options that could be implemented July 1, 2026 (pending member approval). Please understand that this is not an "either/or" situation. A member does not necessarily have to choose one option over the other. Both proposals may end up approved, both may end up failing or possibly one is approved, and one is not, or they could be amended! It is up to you! We are determined to let our members choose what works best for their associations. We are asking for member attendance at this meeting so that they can discuss and debate the options and vote for what Council fees will be going forward. When we say "our members" who are we talking about? We're talking about our local PTA leaders. Each PTA in Northshore School District can send up to 4 voting delegates to our Council meetings to participate in discussion and to vote. Please designate voting delegates to send as representatives to this very important meeting. Votes regarding the fee structures will be taken via written ballot. You can find more information about our May 19th meeting HERE! We thank our members in advance for attending this meeting and having a say in this important discussion! Questions? Email Council President, Grace Jurado. |
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