Executive Board Meeting Minutes — January 18, 2022

Call to Order #

The meeting was called to order at 8:00pm.

Executive Board members in attendance:

Members in attendance:

Mr. Horak requested continued teacher appreciation events and gestures in support of teachers and staff.
Mr. Horak reported that APS principals are meeting regularly about masking issues.
Abingdon is requesting funding from the PTA for 2 outdoor sheds to store playground equipment, Mr. Horak will follow up with dimensions and details.
Winter Wonderland approved for Saturday, February 12, pending availability of vendors.
Continued support of mask drive, coat drive, and in particular, need for gloves for students. Also requested more playground equipment.
Mr. Horak had a recent visit from School Board Liaison Christina Diaz-Torres

Distribute collected coats, gloves, hats (Sharon)
Update fliers and social media blurbs to submit for posting (Sharon, Meredith)
Continued work and communication on school garden (Sharon)
Mask survey of teachers (Rachael)
Email teachers (all)
Distribution of mask donations to school (Sharon-TBD)
Teacher Appreciation committee to convene and plan future events-both weekly/consistent and special events (Ashley & Meredith)
Update website and submission of IRS forms (Christian, Dan)
Research feasibility of hosting a vaccination clinic for Abingdon and neighboring schools (Jackie)
Update Amazon wishlist for the school (Sara & Jackie)
Invite Mr. Horak, counseling staff and Ms. Diaz-Torres to next PTA meeting (Jackie)

Motion approved