PTAC General Meeting
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 7:00 PM�
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PTA Mission
“To make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children”
April 15, 2026 General Meeting
Unit Highlight of the Month
Alexandria City High School
Greta Gordon- PTAC Representative
Guest Speakers Tonight
Dr. Marcia Jackson, Ed.D.
ACPS Chief of Student Services and Equity
marcia.jackson@acps.k12.va.us
Superintendent’s Report
Dr. Clinton Page, Ed.D.
Chief Accountability and Research Officer
School Board Report
Dr. Michelle Reif -School Board Chair
Upcoming Meetings
April 16th- Public Hearing on the ACPS/APD Memorandum of Understanding-
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
April 16th- School Board Meeting: Closed Hearing- 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
April 23rd- School Board Meeting-6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
School Board Website-https://www.acpsschoolboard.com/
General PTAC Announcements
Teri Gennarelli
Teacher Appreciation Week May 4-8. Here is National PTA's toolkit filled with thank-you cards, certificates, flyers and more. Show your appreciation for our teachers who create magic in the classroom!
It’s election time. Present your slates for next year’s PTA leaders at your general meeting.
Volunteer Appreciation Week is April 19-25- We truly appreciate each and every one of you!
VA PTA ANNUAL MEETING
Thomas Dale High School�3526 W. Hundred Rd, Chester, VA 23831
June 5th- Training Day-9:00-4:00
Awards Celebration 1960’s theme-7:00-9:00
June 6th- Business meeting- 9:00am-4:00pm
REMINDERS ABOUT PTA ADVOCACY
PTAC Elections
We formally vote in May. Nominations from the floor can be taken for any position. ��Nominations So Far:
Treasurer’s Report
Vivian Ramirez
2025-2026 Amended Budget (link)
Current Report
Income
Last month: $13,774.24
This month: $13,774.24 (no change)
v. projected $15,868.75
Expenses
Last month: $7,206.25
This month: $7,405.85
v. projected $18,176.00
Bank balance:
$22,132.83
Treasurer’s Highlights
Cora Kelly Elementary School PTA
George Mason Elementary School PTA
Mount Vernon Community School PTA
Naomi Brooks Elementary School PTA
Samuel Tucker Elementary School PTA
https://www.spring2action.org/search?sid=3fd925ad&orgScope=on
PTAC is fundraising for the Equity Fund!
Jefferson Houston PreK-8 IB PTA
Francis Hammond Middle School PTA
George Washington Middle School PTA
Alexandria City High School PTSA
Participating PTAs
Advocacy Report
Nichole Westin and Catie Brownback
Upcoming budget dates:
April 9 - Deadline for City Council members to submit Add/Delete proposals
April 18 - City Council Add/Delete Public Hearing
April 21 - City Council Add/Delete Work Session
April 22 - General Assembly Reconvened Session (anticipate state budget vote)
April 27 - City Council Add/Delete Work Session #2 (if needed)
April 29 - City Council Adopts FY27 Budget and Tax Rate
May 7 - Superintendent presents Adjusted FY27 CF & FY27-36 CIP Budgets
May 12 - School Board Budget Public Hearing & Work Session #1
May 14 - School Board Budget Work Session #2
June 9 - School Board Add/Delete Work Session
June 11 - School Board adopts FY27 CF & FY27-36 CIP Budgets
Reflections 2025-2026
Celebration
Tuesday, April 28 6:30-8PM
ACHS Minnie Howard
The 2026-2027 Reflections theme "What My Culture Means to Me" is now live at PTA.org/Reflections
Outreach Report
Evan Wilson
Equity and Outreach Committee
Sue Heiler Brown and Tiffiny Dixon
Special Education Committee
Kristen Creighton
Join the new WhatsApp chat group for ACPS Special Ed Parents & Caregivers!
Text me (Kristen Creighton) at 703-887-7083 and I’ll add you.
OR
Scan this QR code:
Camp Directory
Fully online with 42 camps
Just featured in the ACPS Express!
We will be giving a scholarship to an ACHS graduate NEXT MONTH!
Questions?
Teri Gennarelli
PTAC Website- www.alexvaptac.org
Virginia PTA Website- VAPTA.org
Upcoming Dates
Alexandria Reflections Celebration- April 28th
Teacher Appreciation Week- May 4th- May 8th
PTAC Meeting- May 20th