Steller Parent Group Bylaws

Steller Parent Group Bylaws 2020-2021 were amended in October of 2020, and should be reviewed again in 2023 unless there are major changes before then. 

About

Steller Parent Group meets once a month in person and/or via Zoom.  We hear reports from the principal (Maria), a staff representative, and OpGroup to find out more about what is happening at school. This is followed by reports from the Steller Parent Group Treasurer and Chair. New business will include requests for funding from staff, students, parents or the SPG, as well as any other events and activities the SPG is leading or supporting. 

Attending these meetings is an important way to stay informed about what is happening at school, meet teachers and other parents, and have a say in decisions. 

Members

All parents and guardians of Steller students are automatically members of the Steller Parent Group. Donations are not required for membership. Your participation, your voice, and your vote are all essential to the health and effectiveness of this community group. Students are always welcome to attend.  All members can bring a proposal, a funding request, or communicate ideas or concerns.

Budget

Steller Parent Group is a charitable organization to which contributions are tax-deductible. In a typical year most money raised through Parent Group goes to four areas:

• Operational expenses
• School hosted events, activities and projects (Souper Steller, Ice Cream Social, Steller Olympics etc.)
• Steller Parent Group hosted events, activities and projects (Welcome BBQ, Staff Appreciation etc)
• Grants:
  • Steller Travel Intensives 
  • Intensives 
  • Program Support (Band trips, art supplies etc)
  • Passages & Special Projects

The DRAFT budget for 2020-2021 was presented at the SPG meeting, and to Steller Staff, on October 13.  All community members are invited to provide feedback by emailing stellerparentgroup@gmail.com.  The budget will be voted on and adopted at the SPG meeting on November 10. 

Budget Approved: 2020 SPG Proposed Budget

Meetings

Steller Parent Group meets in Ken’s room or via Zoom on the second Tuesday of each month for an hour and a half from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.  Watch for e-mail announcements via The Flash or watch our Facebook group for any updates to our schedule.  You are highly encouraged to come join in the discussion and participate in helping shape our school. 

We email the zoom link to all parents the week before the meeting, but if you did not receive it please email chairstellerparentgroup@gmail.com

Meeting Schedule for 2021

Tuesday, September 14, 6:00 to 7:30pm (Officer Election and Committee Sign Up)  Minutes

Tuesday, October 12, 6:00 to 7:30pm (Budget presentation) Minutes

Tuesday, November 9, 6:00 to 7:30pm Minutes

Tuesday, December 14, 6:00 to 7:30pm Minutes

Tuesday, January 11, 6:00 to 7:30pm Minutes

Tuesday, February 8, 6:00 to 7:30pm Minutes 

Tuesday, March 15, 6:00 to 7:30pm Minutes

Tuesday, April 12, 6:00 to 7:30pm Minutes 

Tuesday, May 10, 6:00 to 7:30pm (Year-end review) Minutes

Meeting Minutes 2020-2021

September 8, 2020       Minutes

October 13, 2020          Minutes

November 10, 2020      Minutes

December 8,  2020       Minutes

January 2020                Minutes

February 2020              Minutes

March 2020                  Minutes

April 2020                    Minutes

May 2020                    Minutes