April 2026 PTSA Community Meeting Minutes
April 16, 2026
Meeting called to order: 7:05PM
Meeting Overview
PTSA quarterly community meeting called to order at 7:05 PM
60 current members (up from 56), largest PTSA in years
Stacy Berger’s final meeting as president
Motion to approve January meeting minutes passed
PTSA Goals & Achievements
$16,000 direct teacher/staff support + $100,000 school contribution
Added community events: picnic, movie night, Lincoln gear up, volunteer appreciation (May 19th)
Communication growth: 500+ emails on listserv
On track to raise $200,000 this year
Upcoming Events & Volunteer Needs
Bash fundraiser: April 26th at Skylight, early bird pricing ends tomorrow
Theme: “Lights Camera Lincoln” (TV/movie costume theme)
Live music, catered buffet, strolling magic, online auction opens Sunday 6am
Spring Concert: Broadway songs, bring chairs/blankets
Earth Day: April 22nd, volunteer opportunities available
Teacher Appreciation Week: May 4-8, significant volunteer support needed
Bike Rodeo: May 13th, 3:30-6pm
Community Garden volunteer day: May 2nd, 9-11am
Financial Report (Kristina)
Budget restructured: revenues first, expenses second
Finance meeting April 29th for 2026-27 preliminary budget
Financial review scheduled for August
CD matured, interest rolled to September
Colorado PTSA convention attended - free resources available
Board Elections Results
Rhett Buckley: Vice President
Angela Jensen: Community Communications
Sabrina Bovay: Fundraising Chair (nominated from floor)
Still need: President, Marketing, Membership positions
Additional election scheduled for May (likely virtual)
School Budget Contribution Discussion
Historical contributions: $70K (2021-22) to $100K (current year)
School submitted 26/27 budget including $100K PTSA contribution without prior approval
PTSA solicited feedback from teachers around the type of support that would be most beneficial (that PTSA could financially contribute to)
Feedback shows non-ECE classrooms receive <1 hour daily para support
Teacher feedback emphasizes need for consistent paraprofessional support
Budget Contribution Decision
Motion passed: Option 1 - Dedicate entire allocation to paraprofessionals
2.5-3 paraprofessionals depending on BASH results (~$42K each)
Focus on instructional support serving maximum students
Principal must officially accept contribution for hiring to begin
Discussion around volunteers in the building to help support teachers (retired teachers as a possibility as well); a parent reported being denied access to support in classrooms. PTSA to inquire about a school or District policy related to volunteering in classrooms to support teachers
Staff Culture Concerns
80% of DCTA teaching staff completed culture survey showing dissatisfaction with school leadership
Key issues: lack of collaboration, transparency, unprofessional treatment
Teachers report toxic work environment, fear of retaliation
Union requested group meeting with principal - denied, only individual meetings offered
District supervisor (Araceli) initially claimed no formal complaints received
Community Response & Next Steps
35 parents signed letter to district requesting action
The PTSA made multiple attempts to schedule meetings; when those could not be arranged, communication continued via email. The intent was to discuss concerns, but efforts to connect and receive responses were unsuccessful.
Virtual town hall proposed for Monday, April 19th @ 7pm
Parents encouraged to contact Office of Community Engagement (FACE)
Joint CSC-PTSA meeting with board member Kim Sia requested
2 staff members not returning; more staff departures are expected
Meeting adjourned 8:45PM