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Round Rock PTA reports membership surge, $20,000 grant to seed Title I feeding program
Summary
Round Rock PTA Council told trustees membership reached about 15,867 and that a $20,000 National PTA grant will seed a pilot program to help Title I campuses provide long-break meals and snacks for students in need.
The Round Rock PTA Council updated the board on membership, volunteer recognition and a new grant-funded pilot to address food insecurity at Title I campuses.
"The grant was for $20,000," PTA president Melissa told trustees, describing funds the council won from National PTA and a Meta-sponsored event. She said some grant dollars already covered event costs and the remainder will seed a district-wide pilot offering long-break meal support for Title I campuses.
Why it matters: PTA leaders said many students at Title I campuses rely on school meals and that feeding students during long breaks is a barrier to learning. The pilot will allow eligible Title I campus PTAs to apply for seed grants to begin their own "Helping ______" programs (district name used by PTA) to provide meals, snack bags and extra classroom snacks.
Membership and recognition: The PTA reported a membership total of 15,867 (council count as of the morning of the meeting), up from about 15,700 earlier in the spring. The council recognized longtime volunteers and local PTA award winners and described several community engagement activities, including attendance at Texas PTA Rally Day and hosting national PTA events.
Board exchange: Trustees asked whether the $20,000 grant would cover summer feeding for all Title I campuses. PTA leadership said it would not cover the full summer for every campus; the money is intended as startup funding to help campuses create local, sustainable programs. Trustee questions also covered how PTA outreach and district partnerships will target campuses with the greatest need.
Ending: PTA leaders encouraged administrators, trustees and community members to join PTAs at local campuses; council leaders said additional fundraising and partnerships will be needed to scale the pilot.
