All parents/caretakers who have children enrolled in the JBBP are members of the PTCC. As a parent/caretaker, you are welcome to attend any of the board meetings, committee meetings, or volunteer at our events. We would love for you to join our community or to just help out when you can.

The Board of Directors is comprised of elected family members, community members, and staff members to discuss, direct, and vote on issues pertaining to the JBBP.

The committees below are led by members of the Board of Directors, are critical to the success of the JBBP program, and are the foundation of the PTCC.

  • Keith Akama, Co-Chair （キース・赤間、共同会長）

    Josh Williams, Co-Chair（ジョシュ・ウイリアムズ、共同会長)

    Audrey Bauer, Co-Secretary（おドり・バウアー、共同秘書）

    Robyn Purchia, Co-Secretary（共同秘書）

    Michelle Reuttinger, Co-Treasurer

    Stefanie Thompson, Co-Treasurer

    Reiko Ando, Family Representative（安藤レイコ、家族代表）

    Tais Perpetuo, Family Representative（タイス・ペルペートゥオ、家族代表）

    Cindy Mar, Teacher Representative（シンディー・マー、教員代表）

    Kaori Waki, Sensei Representative（和氣かおり、先生代表）

    Naomi Nishioka, Community Representative（西岡なおみ、コミュニティー代表）

    Anne Matsuno, Community Representative（松野アン、コミュニティー代表）

Recruitment Committee

The Recruitment Committee is the school’s public outreach to prospective families throughout the year.  It is responsible for:

  • Conducting school tours for prospective parents

  • Preparing, staffing, and representing Rosa Parks JBBP at SFUSD Enrollment Fairs and activities

  • Welcoming families assigned to Rosa Parks each spring via phone or email

  • Hosting a welcome reception in the spring at Rosa Parks

  • Hosting incoming Kindergarten Family meet-ups the summer before the school year

The Co-secretaries run the Recruitment Committee, reach out to secretary@jbbpsf.org for any questions or more info.

リクルート委員会は、我が校の公共アウトリーチ（広報活動）を入学を希望する方々に行い、スクールツアー、入学説明フェアーのブースでの活動、ローザ・パークスに入学が決まったご家族を歓迎する会、幼稚園入園予定のご家族の会を新学期が始まる前の夏休み中に行なうなど、様々な活動を行っております。

Cherry Blossom Committee

The Cherry Blossom Committee organizes the events for the Cherry Blossom Festival each April. It is responsible for:

  • Organizing weekend popcorn popping

  • Selling Sakura popcorn and drinks throughout the weekend festival

  • Coordinating the participation of the school in the Cherry Blossom Parade

桜祭り委員会は、毎年４月に行われる桜祭りのイベント参加のために活動をします。週末に桜祭りで販売するポップコーンを作る準備から実行、実際の桜祭りブースでのポップコーンと飲み物の販売、さらに桜祭りパレードへの参加の際の運営をします。

Annual Gala Committee

Our Annual Gala is an Auction in March, and is the main fundraiser for the year.  This committee is responsible for:

  • Acquiring and cataloging auction items

  • Coordinating student art projects

  • Ticket sales

  • Venue set up and take down

  • Child care and much, much more…

毎年３月に行われるオークションは主な資金源となる募金活動です。オークション委員会はイベント企画運営に関する任務、オークションアイテムを収集、クラスアートをオークション品としてまとめ、チケットセール、会場の設定・撤収、チャイルドケアなどを行います。

Communications

Throughout the year, there are many small celebrations in classrooms with meaningful connection to Japanese culture and community, in addition to the larger coordinated efforts of the Board. This committee is responsible for:

  • Coordinating with teachers and Sensei

  • Ensuring that the parents and community are aware and involved in the events that the JBBP hosts

  • Communicating with families, the Rosa Parks community, and the Japanese community about the happenings of the JBBP

Fundraising

This committee is related to funding our critical Sensei fund, which enables the Japanese language learning that happens daily in our classrooms. Additionally, this committee looks out for and writes proposals to apply for financial support for the program via Grants.

The Parent Teacher Community Council (PTCC) of JBBP is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization that advances the mission of JBBP: to preserve and share the legacy of Japanese language and culture for future generations.