PTA
What is the PTA? BAM PTA is you: the parents and guardians, teachers and staff of Berkeley Arts Magnet.
It is connecting with other parents to advocate for our kids, and partnering with the principal, teachers, and staff to make BAM the safe, welcoming, and fun hub of learning it is. Each year, the PTA raises ~$200k to support our kids and school.
All you have to do to be a member of the BAM PTA is participate. The PTA doesn’t have any membership dues, but we do need your help! Learn more about open roles here, volunteer at PTA events here, learn more about our events, or donate to our annual fund here. And stay connected by signing up for BAM Announcements at the top right of this page.
Have great ideas or feedback for the PTA Exec Board? We want to hear it! Please contact us at pta@berkeleyartsmagnet.org.
BAM 2026-27 PTA EXECUTIVE BOARD
- President: Marion Reed
- President Elect: Kyle McCulloch
- Secretary: Lindsey Mikash
- Treasurer: Candice Liu Wertz
- Parliamentarian: Johanna Silver
- Historian: Anusha Srinivasan
- VP Communication and Outreach: Matthew Green
- VP Community Building/Events: Megan Wachspress
- VP Community Building/Events, Support: VOLUNTEER NEEDED!
- VP Fundraising: Grace Lee
- VP Classroom and Teacher Support: Jonathan Cohn
- VP Welcoming Families: VOLUNTEER NEEDED!
- VP Justice, Equity, and Inclusion: VOLUNTEER NEEDED!
- VP Health and Wellness: Open
- PTA Council Liaison: Mike Cadette
- Teacher Representatives: Adam Weis, Ruby Palmer-Ghose
- Principal: Rene Molina
BAM PTA COMMITTEE LEADERS
- African American Affairs: Kenya Salmond, Co-Chair Volunteer Needed!
- Asian American Affairs: Oanh Vu, Co-Chair Volunteer Needed!
- Latinx Affairs: Unique Wells, Co-Chair Volunteer Needed!
- Rainbow Families: Kyle McCulloch, Co-Chair Volunteer Needed!
- Special Families: Chandra Friend, Co-Chair Volunteer Needed!
- PTA After School Enrichment Classes: Annie N., Lindsey Mikas
- Giving Campaign: Sandy Valente
- Starry Night Auction: Grace Lee, Co-Chair Volunteer Needed!
- BAM JAM Carnival: Kyle McCulloch, Co-Chair Volunteer Needed!
- BAM Runathon: Kyle McCulloch, Co-Chair Volunteer Needed!
- BAM Readathon: Kyle McCulloch
- Thursday News: Sarah Adelman (Lead Editor); Jane Diamond, Lauren Farrar, Nathan Slavik
- BAM Announcements: Jenn Rubin, Castle Sinicrope
- BAM Directory: Castle Sinicrope
- BAM Merchandise Coordinator:
- Rolling Drop Off Coordinator: Carla Kidd
- Golden Sneaker/Walk and Roll to School: Jeannette MacMillan
- Safe Routes to School Events: Jeannette MacMillan
- Safety/Emergency Preparedness:
- Greening Team: Johanna Silver
- Food Drive Coordinator:
- Technology Support:
EXECUTIVE BOARD OPENINGS
Are you interested in volunteering for one of these roles? Email our PTA president at president@berkeleyartsmagnet.org .
VP Community Building/Events, Support: Be part of a team supporting on campus events, gatherings and volunteer efforts. The event coordinator(s) is in charge of ordering pizza, organizing PTA and parent volunteers, arranging childcare with BAM staff, and making sure we have enough supplies for meals at community gatherings.
VP Welcoming Families: Do you enjoy meeting new people and making connections? This position welcomes new families, provides information to prospective families, and helps plan community building events.
AFFINITY GROUP COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Affinity group committees help build community and provide safe spaces for families who share an identity to engage in specific topics. Chairs/co-chairs conduct outreach, plan special events, (like special Assemblies, BAM’s Black History Night Celebration, Spring Festival and playdates), that bring together the BAM community, and manage the Affinity Group budget. Currently we are looking for:
- African-American Affairs Committee Co-Chair(s)
- Asian-American Affairs Committee Co-Chair(s)
- Latinx Affairs Committee Co-Chair(s)
- Rainbow Families Committee Co-Chair(s)
- Special Families Committee Co-Chair(s)
SCHOOL GOVERNANCE COUNCIL
The School Governance Council is another important (non-PTA) committee at BAM. This group of teachers, staff, and elected parents work to raise the academic performance of students and improve the school’s overall educational program. Members are elected in the fall.
