General Membership Meeting Minutes — May 24, 2022

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 6:30pm. 30 participants were present. Executive Committee members in attendance:

  • Jackie Winkelvoss, PTA President
  • Sara Carr, PTA Secretary
  • Christian Lindstrom, PTA Treasurer

Bilingual welcome

Jackie Winkelvoss, President and Anne Oliveira, Assistant Principal

  • Spanish instructions for how to get into the interpretation room: Christian Lindstrom, Treasurer and Vasthy Delgado
  • Arabic instructions for how to get into the interpretation room: Christian Lindstrom and Arabic Interpreter

Election of Executive Board for the 2022-2023 School Year

2022-2023 Board Members were elected by unanimous vote:

  • President, Sharon Burd
  • Vice President for Communications, Laura Chadwick
  • Vice President for Fundraising, Clare Rosenberger
  • Vice President for Educational Programs, Ken Venable
  • Vice President for Community Relations, Megan Miller
  • Vice President for Events, Meredith Greene
  • Vice President for Staff Appreciation, Ashley Farrugia
  • Treasurer, Christian Lindstrom
  • Secretary, Dan Burd

Principal’s Report

David Horak, Principal

  • Teacher Appreciation Week: May 3 - May 6 was a success, Mr. Horak thanked PTA volunteers for the teacher events and new spirit wear.
  • Abingdon Art Show had a huge turnout, positive compliments on the fifth grade students acting as docents to the event.
  • International Night was extremely well-attended, students and parents reported learning more about other cultures, the food buffet, and live Band and dancers as something they enjoyed.

Upcoming Events

Jackie Winkelvoss

  • 5th Grade Promotion, Tuesday June 14 10am-11:30am, Jackie reports that volunteers have been gathered and the event is taken care of.

Garden Update

Sharon Burd

Sharon reports that more seedlings have sprouted and there are volunteers lined up to continue the garden’s care during the summer months.

Budget Update

Christian Lindstrom

Christian notes that the May events had approved funding, and will be given budget line items for the following year.

Audit Committee

Dan Burd

Dan reports that the audit committee will convene shortly.

Meeting adjourned

  • Next Meeting: TBD September 2022
  • Reminder that the Bell schedule changes for Abingdon are a 7:50am school start time.
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