BRADFORD PTA GENERAL MEETING AGENDA

February 9, 2026

6:30 PM

Virtual

1. Call to Order  – Marissa Russell Called meeting to order at 6:35pm
2. Confirmation of Quorum – Yes, there were 14 people in attendance
3. Reading and Approval of the Minutes
   1. October 2025 general meeting minutes shared 
   2. Minutes stand as approved
4. President’s Report
   1. $50,000 Donation to Bradford PTA
      1. Bradford PTA received an anonymous donation of $50,000. Donor’s intention was inspiration for all of Bradford’s community.
      2. A few parameters were kept in mind in brainstorming projects:
         1. PTAs are strongly discouraged from carrying over funds from year to year
         2. PTAs cannot pay for teacher salaries or capital projects
         3. PTAs cannot do “pass-through” donations to other organizations
   2. Proposed Plans for Donation
      1. Teacher Grant
         1. Proposal: To fund an annual teacher grant for $4,000 for at least 3 years.
         2. This would be a single large grant, in addition to the ones we already offer teachers
      2. Magnet Day
         1. Proposal: Launching a day similar to Watchung’s STEAM Night, Northeast’s Global Festival, or Bullock’s Eco-Day, utilizing MSU and our University magnet theme for an annual free community celebration that excites students, exposes them to many areas of study at MSU, and brings the community together.
         2. If interested in helping plan this, please reach out to ptapres@bradfordpta.org
      3. Outdoor Revitalization Project
         1. Proposal: A multi-year outdoor revitalization that would include:
            1. Moving and updating the garden beds
            2. Plantings and natural materials to create an outdoor classroom and “chill” space
            3. If possible, work with the district to help towards field repairs.
         2. We cannot pay for capital infrastructure projects, we have met with the superintendent, and other district officials (as well as Dr. Sedita), to explore if there is a way forward to repair Bradford’s field.
         3. Proposed new field layouts were shared
5. Treasurer’s Report
   1. $16,000 spent toward teacher furniture
   2. A little more was used toward teacher stipends than previous budget
   3. Amended budget items, $12,000 was increased to $40,000 until we know how much we will need for the field project.
   4. $10,000 was allocated for the Magnet day idea.
   5. Amended 2025-2026 Budget (to be voted on)
   6. Andrea made a motion to approve, Sam seconded
6. New Business
   1. No new business discussed
7. Announcements
   1. BradFest 2/25
      1. BradFest tickets are on sale right now
   2. Family Skate 3/7
      1. More details will be shared soon. Will be happening at Clary Anderson Arena.
8. Adjournment
   1. Jena made motion to adjourn at 6:53pm