Board members (four) please pay membership dues. We currently have 55 members.
When signing at the front desk, have Ms. Christina Simpson input your driver’s license into the system.
Board members sign September general membership meeting minutes to update key executive account holders on the Abingdon PTA’s Wells Fargo account.
CCPTA Representatives Reminder: Please submit your electronic vote.
New Business
Principal Horak Discussion Items
Advocacy to school district for playground sail shades
Dogs on school property
Amphitheater – need formal request to APS
Process for starting a new club - “Girls Who Code” - open to 3rd-5th grade boys and girls. Volunteer POC: Teresa Valdez-Bain. (Computers available? Room reservation fees?)
Snack Pantry food storage (mice) & reminding students about crumbs.
Approval - Application for Bike to School Grant
School Field Trips
Votes
None
Updates
IRS 501(c)3 update - Dan
Snack Pantry update - Megan
Coat drive - Megan
Girls on the Run & Boys Gotta Run - Ashley
Inventory: 500 car magnets, water bottles, & hats - Sharon
BoxTops for Education - Sharon
Advocacy
County Board - Pedestrian Safety + Unleashed dogs on school grounds + School Amphitheater - Sharon
Shade Sails for both playgrounds - Sharon & Ashley
K cups for staff from community donations - Ashley
Student attacked by dog at dismissal time - additional advocacy for enforcement - Dan
Events
October General Membership Meeting - Tuesday, October 11, 2022 (7 pm)
Reflections Due Date - October 20, 2022
Fall Picture Day (retakes) - October 28, 2022
Trunk or Treat - October 29, 2022
Spirit Night at Chipotle - November 2, 2022
Movie Night Collaboration with DEI - TBD November 2022
Election Day bake sale / fundraiser? - November 8, 2022
Discussion
Presentations at General Membership Meetings - Ms. DeOlazo has volunteered for October.
Corporate fundraising - Kay and others
Structure of staff grants program and timing of decisions & disbursements