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First Notice of Election: 2022-2023 Nominating Committee

11/29/2022

 
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​Northshore Council PTSA's 2022-2023 Nominating Committee elections will be taking place electronically.

We are currently accepting self-nominations for the three (3) Nominating Committee positions. Interested candidates can self-nominate by emailing Co-Presidents, Rachel Fitzgerald and Mary Khouzam by Friday, December 16th.
Please note: You do not need to be a Northshore Council PTSA Officer to be on the Nominating Committee. We encourage any interested and qualified Northshore PTA/PTSA member to volunteer for this vital role that will help shape the future of Northshore Council PTSA!

If there are only three candidates, the election will be held at the January 19th General Membership Meeting via Zoom. If there are more than three candidates, the election will be conducted by electronic ballot and detailed information will be available within the January 9th eNews.

Learn more about serving on the Nominating Committee, eligibility requirements, and more information on what makes an effective NomCom Candidate on our blog. 

General Meeting - Thursday, January 19

11/28/2022

 
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Northshore Council PTSA General Meeting
Thursday, January 19, 2023
6:30 PM Meet & Greet
7 PM Meeting Begins


Join Zoom Meeting: 
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88665634062​

​Meeting ID: 886 6563 4062​
​Passcode: Available Upon Request
Please join us for our membership meeting on Thursday, January 19, 2023 via Zoom!

Meet & Greet:
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Join us before the meeting, at 6:30PM, to chat with Council and other local PTA Leaders! Come say hi, ask questions, or just hang out for social time before the meeting.

Agenda:
In addition to our regular business, we will be electing our Nominating 
Committee Members. (See First Notice of Election) 
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​Council meetings will build your PTA knowledge, give you the opportunity to network with other PTA, school district and community leaders, and they can be a lot of fun, too. Each PTA may send up to 4 voting representatives - but we encourage ALL who are interested to attend. We look forward to seeing you there!

*A meeting passcode is required to join. It will be sent to local leaders via email prior to the meeting. You can also request the passcode by emailing Council PTSA Communications VP, Jenn Snyder.

Membership Spotlight: Growth Awards

11/18/2022

 
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Northshore PTAs have been growing! We want to recognize all the hard work each PTA has done to grow its membership this year. We have reached 99.9% of our membership from last year across Northshore PTAs. We have 5,464 members as of November 17, 2022. You all have been doing awesome! 

To highlight the importance of membership growth, Washington State PTA recognizes local PTAs for enrolling more members than they did in the previous year. As PTAs achieve incremental increases in membership growth, they are recognized for each milestone they reach. Below is the list of Northshore PTAs that have received a growth membership award as of October 31, 2022.

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5,464 members as of 11.17.22
PLATINUM
Bothell High PTSA
Cottage Lake PTA
Frank Love PTA
Kenmore Middle PTSA
Shelton View PTA
Timbercrest Middle School PTSA
Woodinville High School PTSA
​GOLD
Sorenson PTA
SILVER
Maywood Hills PTSA 
North Creek High School PTSA
Woodmoor PTSA ​
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​Membership Growth Awards
Membership Growth Awards are calculated monthly (no application needed) and announced via the WSPTA website and social media outlets. PTAs that reach each level receive a digital publicity kit containing graphics and ideas for sharing their achievement.
  • Bronze Award: recognizes local PTAs, in good standing, for enrolling at least one more member than their previous year’s total membership.
  • Silver Award: recognizes local PTAs, in good standing, for enrolling PTA members equaling at least 105% of their previous year’s total membership.
  • Gold Award: recognizes local PTAs, in good standing, for enrolling PTA members equaling at least 110% of their previous year’s total membership.
  • ​Platinum Award: recognizes local PTAs, in good standing, for enrolling PTA members equaling at least 120% of their previous year’s total membership.
More Membership resources can be found on WSPTA's website.

Questions? Contact Council's Co-VP of Membership, Kim Ortiz.
Northshore Council Membership Page ​

November Advocacy Update

11/18/2022

 
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​Update from Council's VP of Advocacy, Jennifer Drury

Last Monday, PTSA advocates, Claudine Miller, Calin Garcia, and Jennifer Drury met with Director Cast and Interim Superintendent Tolley to share their experiences and your input. They described the Top Five Legislative Priorities for Washington State PTA which line up closely with the top priorities for Northshore families. As we go forward, Jennifer would like to hear more from our students and also focus on how we can partner with the district to more effectively address some of the issues and ideas that have come to the forefront. Jennifer looks forward to collaborating with Directors Cast and Hayes when we advocate for students and hopefully with students in Olympia for Focus Week starting on Monday, February 20, 2023. Mark your calendars! 

Thank You
Jennifer would like to thank all the PTA Presidents, Advocacy Chairs, and other community members who took the Legislative Assembly Poll, attended Legislative Assembly, or attended one of the Advocacy Coffees. We at Council appreciate your feedback and telling your stories to help us gather ideas and address the concerns of Northshore families and students.  ​

Upcoming Advocacy Coffees

​Jennifer Drury will be hosting two more Advocacy Coffee meet-ups to be held in December and January. Email Jennifer Drury if you would are interested in attending or join the Northshore Council PTSA Advocacy Community. Dates and locations to be determined. 

E-Prep Chair Training & December Meeting

11/17/2022

 
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E-Prep Chair Training 
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
7 PM via Zoom 

December E-Prep Chair Meeting
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
​11 AM via Zoom 

E-Prep Training

This training is for those who missed the first training, have questions about the PTSA E-Prep role, or just want a refresher.
Tuesday November 29, 2022
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM via Zoom


​Join Zoom Meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86990484699?
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Meeting ID: 869 9048 4699
Passcode: *Available by Request*
Who Should Attend:
  • PTA/PTSA E-Prep chairs (experienced or new)
  • PTA/PTSA President or Vice President interested in understanding more about E-Prep
  • Any active PTA/PTSA members interested in E-Prep 

December E-Prep Chair Meeting

You are invited to join Council's Emergency Preparedness (E-Prep) Chair meeting!​
Tuesday December 13, 2020
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM via Zoom


​Join Zoom Meeting:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86751448881?
​Meeting ID: 867 5144 8881​
Passcode: *Available by Request*
Who Should Attend:
  • PTA/PTSA E-Prep chairs 
  • PTA/PTSA President or Vice President interested in E-Prep
  • Any active PTA/PTSA members interested in E-Prep
 
For more information about E-Prep or to request meeting access, please contact Council's Emergency Preparedness & Safety​ (E-Prep) Chair, Robin McKenzie.

More information is available on our E-Prep Program page. 
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Connect with Council - Office Hours Dec. 8

11/17/2022

 
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Thursday, December 08, 2022 
12:30PM to 1:30PM

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Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82893510169?​
​​​Meeting ID: 828 9351 0169​
Passcode: *available upon request*​
Connect with Council and other PTA leaders during the next Office Hours. ​

Council will be holding Office Hours on Thursday, December 08, from 12:30PM to 1:30PM. This is the perfect time to connect with Council, ask questions, or even just stop in to say hello!

This time is designed to support our local PTA/PTSA leaders as you navigate membership, programs, and managing your organization. We hope you will join us!

If you have questions and need to connect with Council before this, please visit our Contact Page for a list of Council Officers and their emails.

*Please see calendar for future Office Hours dates and times. 

Become a member of Council's 2022-2023 Nominating Committee

11/16/2022

 
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​Northshore Council PTSA is seeking three (3) volunteers to serve on its
​2022-2023 Nominating Committee.
 
​The Nominating Committee is a special committee that holds the key to a successful PTSA. It is responsible for presenting the best-qualified candidates to serve as the elected officers who will lead Northshore Council PTSA in 2023-2024.
​If you are interested in serving on Northshore Council PTSA’s 2022-2023 Nominating Committee, please contact Council Co-Presidents, Rachel Fitzgerald and Mary Khouzam by Friday, December 16th.
Effective candidates for nominating committee:
• Are familiar with the needs and goals of Northshore Council PTSA.
• Are enthusiastic about Northshore Council PTSA's mission, vision, and goals.
• Are willing to work and devote considerable time to furthering the purposes and programs of Northshore Council PTSA.
• Possess tact, integrity, discretion, and the ability to hold their own counsel.
• Have the courage to express their ideas and defend their convictions
• Demonstrate sound judgment and skill in evaluating potential nominees.
• Are capable of understanding and maintaining complete confidentiality.
• Represent the diversity that is present in the community and student population.
• Should be elected on merit and ability – never on popularity.

Members of the nominating committee are eligible to become nominees for elected office. No person may serve on this committee for more than two consecutive one-year terms. A candidate for a council nominating committee must be a member of a local PTA/PTSA in the council for at least 15 days preceding their election.

The election of the nominating committee will take place at our January 19th membership meeting. 

Please note: You do not need to be a Northshore Council PTSA Officer to be on the Nominating Committee. We encourage any interested and qualified Northshore PTA/PTSA member to volunteer for this vital role that will help shape the future of Northshore Council PTSA!

Directory Requests for 2022-2023

11/13/2022

 
PicturePTA Presidents can request the 2022-2023 Directory.
​​Each year, Northshore Council PTSA requests a list of district families that have opted-in to receive communications from the Northshore School District. Council is happy to share this information with the local PTA’s that request it from us for the purposes of PTA/PTSA communications.

Requests for the Directory can be made by completing the Directory Request Form - and must come from the local PTA president only. Along with your directory list, we will send a copy of our 2022 Communications Guidelines for Student Directory regarding the responsible use of this information. The directory will be emailed to the PTA President once it is available. 
​​*Please allow for up to 2 weeks to process your request. 


Questions? Please contact Council's Secretary, Claudine Miller. 


Request Directory

Special Education: Community Support Meeting & PTA Representatives Meeting - Nov. 20

11/6/2022

 
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The Special Education Committee has scheduled Sunday, November 20, 2022, for its next Community Support meeting followed by a Special Education PTA/PTSA Representatives meeting. 

Sunday, November 20, 2022
11/17/22 UPDATE
Community Support Meeting Topic: 
Discuss Dyslexia and Literacy in NSD with Aileen Aylward Hammar
Location: Zoom 

2PM - Special Education Community Support Meeting

3PM - Special Education PTA/PTSA Representatives Meeting

For more information and Zoom meeting link, email specialed@northshorecouncilptsa.org.

​IRS 990 Form Due November 15

11/6/2022

 
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Tuesday, November 15 
​is the deadline to file your applicable IRS 990 form. 
Every PTA must file an information return with the IRS. WSPTA sample IRS instructions, login information, and schedules can be found in the password-protected Leadership Guides page of the website under the category Nonprofit Compliance Resources, IRS Information. Tuesday, November 15 ​is the deadline to file your applicable IRS 990 form. 
 
Which form do we file? 
  • IRS Form 990-N (e-postcard) – if your PTA “normally” has gross receipts of less than $50,000 
  • IRS Form 990-EZ – if your PTA’s gross receipts “normally” exceed $50,000, but less than $200,000 
  • IRS Form 990 – if your PTA’s gross receipts are over $200,000 
The IRS will revoke the status of organizations that have failed to file a 990-series return for three consecutive years; these PTAs will automatically lose their tax-exempt status. Additionally, a PTA that fails to file a required return is subject to an IRS penalty of $20 per day for each day the failure continues. 

What if we need an extension? 
  • There is no extension for the 990-N. 
  • Requests for an extension for 990-EZ or 990 must be made by November 15 of the current year. File IRS Form 8868 (can file online) giving you until February 15 of the current year. You can request a further extension until May 15 of the current year, but it is not automatic (use same form to apply). 

How do we file?
You may use software offered by the exempt organization Modernized e-File providers listed on the IRS website at [irs.gov/2020eoefileproviders]irs.gov/2020eoefileproviders. For more information about your filing requirement, visit www.irs.gov/eoannualfiling.
 
Form 990-N
You must sign into the IRS modernized authentication platform using either the active IRS username or create an account with ID.me, the current IRS credential service provider.
Additional information regarding the annual filing requirements and the Form 990-N submission page can be found here.
Form 990-N filers have three options:
  1. Sign in with their active IRS username: Users with an active IRS username have the option to access the Form 990-N submission page using their existing IRS credentials or they can choose to create a new account with ID.me.
  2. Sign in with their existing ID.me account: Users that have an ID.me account to access other IRS online services or from a state or federal agency can sign in using their existing ID.me account.
  3. Create a new ID.me account: Users that don’t have an active IRS username credential must register and sign in with ID.me.
ID.me account creation requires an email address and multifactor authentication. Form 990-N filers who have an existing IRS username and register for an ID.me account must use the same email address.

Note: The person filing needs to be an authorized individual of the PTA (any officer of the PTA) and she or he must have the authorization to act on behalf of the PTA.

Source: WSPTA Leadership News 11/3/22
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