What is the PTSA?

​We meet on the first Tuesday of each month (September through May) at 6:30pm in the MLC library

MEETING SCHEDULE FOR THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR: 
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 @ 6:30 PM Agenda & Minutes
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 @ 6:30 PM Agenda & Minutes
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 @ 6:30 PM Agenda & Minutes
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 @ 6:30 PM Agenda & Minutes
Tuesday, January 2, 2024 @ 6:30 PM Agenda & Minutes
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 @ 6:30 PM Agenda & Minutes
Tuesday, March 5, 2024 @ 6:30 PM Agenda & Minutes
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 @ 6:30 PM Agenda & Minutes
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 @ 6:30 PM Agenda & Minutes

OUR MISSION

• MLC’s PTSA supports a diverse community of students, teachers, and families by:
•  Promoting MLC’s legacy of alternative education as a pathway towards personal, academic, and creative success; 
• Engaging volunteers to enrich MLC’s school environment and programs; 
• Providing financial aid for experiential learning opportunities; 
• Sponsoring events that encourage cross-age interaction and foster community;
• Assisting with the material needs of our teachers and staff.

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We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit and a part of the Oregon PTA. A copy of our standing rules is available here. 

True to our name, all parents*, teachers, and students are invited to attend and contribute to our meetings. Membership with MLC PTSA is required for voting but not required for attendance.  PTSA membership is only $12.  (Click here and search for MLC under the Local Unit button.) Dinner and childcare are provided for all meetings.

*Parents include caregivers, guardians, friends, and community members present for any MLC student.

Where does the money go?

The MLC PTSA is committed to building a vibrant learning community by funding experiences that benefit the most students.  Our commitment to equity remains and no student will ever be excluded from an activity due to their family's ability to pay.

​What we're asking of MLC families to be mindful that there are students at MLC of modest means. When paying for your own student's field trip or class expenses, consider giving a little bit more to assist another family.

The MLC community is enormously generous and we thank you for your commitment to all of our students! 

How does the PTSA raise money?

The PTSA raises funds several ways. See below how you can help support our fundraising:

• Monthly contributions from our community
• Merchandise such as our super cool t-shirts
• Thorns and Timbers parking events  (volunteer here)
• And our largest fundraiser, the annual auction
• Bottle Drop: Donate your refundable cans and bottles in MLC blue bags ​

Don't forget, your donation to the MLC PTSA is tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law! Our tax ID# is: 93-1026405

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MEETINGS ARCHIVE:

2022-23
Tuesday, September 6, 2023 @ 6:30 PM Agenda & Minutes
Tuesday, October 4, 2023 @ 6:30 PM Agenda & Minutes
Tuesday, November 1, 2023 @ 6:30 PM Agenda & Minutes
Tuesday, December 6, 2023 @ 6:30 PM Agenda & Minutes
Tuesday, January 10, 2024 @ 6:30 PM Agenda & Minutes
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 @ 6:30 PM Agenda & Minutes
Tuesday, March 7, 2023 @ 6:30 PM Agenda & Minutes
Tuesday, April 4, 2023 @ 6:30 PM Agenda & Minutes
Tuesday, May 2, 2023 @ 6:30 PM Agenda & Minutes

2021-22
Tuesday, September 7, 2021 @ 6:30 PM Agenda & Minutes
Tuesday, October 5, 2021 @ 6:30 PM Agenda & Minutes
Tuesday, November 2, 2021 @ 6:30 PM Agenda & Minutes
Tuesday: December 7, 2021 @ 6:30 PM Agenda & Minutes
Tuesday, January 4, 2022 @ 6:30 PM Agenda & Minutes
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 @ 6:30 PM Agenda & Minutes
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 @ 6:30 PM Agenda & Minutes
Tuesday, April 5, 2022 @ 6:30 PM Agenda & Minutes
Tuesday, May 3, 2022 @ 6:30 PM Agenda & Minutes
Tuesday, June 7, 2022 @ 6:30 PM

2020/2021
September, 2020 @ 6:30 PM Agenda & Minutes
October, 2020 @ 6:30 PM Agenda & Minutes
November, 2020 @ 6:30 PM Agenda & Minutes
December, 2020 @ 6:30 PM Agenda & Minutes
​January, 2021 @ 6:30 PM Agenda & Minutes
Feb 2, 2021 @ 6:30 PM Agenda & Minutes
March 2, 2021 @6:30 PM Agenda & Minutes
April 6, 2021 @ 6:30 PM Agenda & Minutes
May 4, 2021 @6:30 PM Agenda & Minutes
June 1, 2021 @6:30 PM Agenda & Minutes
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2019/2020
September, 2019:  Agenda & Minutes
October, 2019: Agenda & Minutes
November, 2019: Agenda & Minutes
December, 2019: Agenda & Minutes
January, 2020: Agenda & Minutes
February, 2020: Agenda & Minutes
March, 2020:  Agenda & Minutes
April, 2020:  Agenda & Minutes 
May, 2020:  Agenda & Minutes

2018/2019
September 12, 2018 (See the minutes here.)
October 17, 2018 (See the minutes here.) 
November 14, 2018 (See the minutes here.)
December 12, 2018 (See the minutes here.)
January 16, 2019 (See the minutes here.)
February 20, 2019 (See the minutes here.)
March 20, 2019 
April 17, 2019  (See the minutes here.)
May 15, 2019 

2017/2018
September 7, 2017 (minutes)
October 12, 2017 (minutes)
November 16, 2017 (minutes)
December 14, 2017 
January 11, 2018 (minutes)
February 15, 2018
March 15, 2018 
April 12, 2018 (minutes)
May 17, 2018 ( minutes)