CLAREMONT MIDDLE SCHOOL
PTA General Association
Meeting
Thursday, September 10, 2026 • 6:30–8:00 PM
In person at Claremont + Zoom
KNIGHTS
COMMUNITY • STUDENTS • PARTNERSHIP
CLAREMONT PTA
Tonight’s agenda
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01
Welcome & introductions
02
Administration presentation
03
Fundraising & events
04
PTA business & approvals
05
8th grade family session
CLAREMONT PTA
Welcome, Knights!
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KNIGHTS
Let’s get connected
Introduce yourself to your neighbor: your name, student grade, and one thing you hope to learn or contribute tonight.
Introductions
Shaudi Bazzaz, PTA President
Meeting basics
Zoom norms
SCHOOL UPDATE
Administration update & community discussion
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Cell phone policy
Overview of the CMS policy
Questions, feedback, and family discussion
Behavior expectations
How families and school can support a safe, respectful, focused learning environment
Student leadership
Campus-wide programs, ways to participate, and leadership-building opportunities
FY26 ACTUAL REVENUE
How we raise money
We raised approximately $160,000 last year, with The Claremont Fund supplying 71% of all PTA revenue
71%
of revenue came from
the Claremont Fund
Donations and corporate matching accounted for most of the fund.
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Apparel
Events
Auction
Claremont Fund
$1,100
General Income
$1,000
$7,400
$46,000
$100,000
FY26 ACTUAL EXPENDITURES
How we spend it
Most spending directly supported the people who make school programs possible
79%
supported teachers,
staff, and equity
Donations and corporate matching accounted for most of the fund.
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Classroom Learning
Student Programs & Events
Teachers, Staff & Equity
$6,800
Operations
$6,900
$16,300
$113,200
HAPPENING NOW
The Claremont Fund
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Scan to Donate:
Our biggest fundraising drive of the year runs through October 2nd. Your contributions support every student and help fill budget gaps for resources including:
Help us meet our goal of $110,000.
Make a one-time donation or set up monthly contributions. Ask your employer about corporate matching!
Drive Ends 10/2/26
SAVE THE DATE
08
SEP 24
Hispanic Heritage Night
Thursday
Volunteers Needed
Event support @CMS, 5:30pm 9/24
Prep bulletin boards @CMS week of 9/14
OCT 08
Bingo Knight
Thursday
@CMS, 5:30pm
Volunteers Needed
OCT 29
Fall Festival
Thursday
@CMS, during school hours
Volunteers Needed
MEMBERSHIP
Join the PTA
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Membership gives you a voice—and strengthens our school community.
Become an official member
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KNIGHTS
ACTION: APPROVAL
2026–27 board slate
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President — Shaudi Bazzaz
Executive VP — Caitlin Khurshid
VP Fundraising — Emilee Schumer
VP Communications — Jamila Bowling
VP Events — Jennifer Rose
Treasurer — Cate Freyer
Secretary — Nancy Monnig
Historian — Jesse Antin
Financial Secretary — Teresa Cutler
Parliamentarian* — Caroline Lee
*Appointed position
VOTE: ☐ YES ☐ NO
PTA BUSINESS
Association approvals
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Budget
Meeting minutes
ACTION: RATIFICATION
Financial reports & audits
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Treasurer’s reports
Audits for approval
FINAL YEAR, BIG MEMORIES
8th grade family focus session
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Let’s make the Class of 2027’s final year at CMS memorable.
Celebrations
Experiences
Get involved