‘Ava vs. Superintendent’
Season 1, Episode 12 - Aired April 5, 2022
Janine and Gregory help Ava prepare a presentation to the school board as Abbott Elementary's discretionary funds run out. Meanwhile, Melissa is offended when Barbara suggests blackmail is best left to people like her.
Quote from Barbara
Mrs. Sloss: I'm glad I caught you before you left. I talked to my office, and I have good news.
Barbara: Oh, really?
Mrs. Sloss: Mm.
Barbara: Regarding?
Mrs. Sloss: Regarding the fact that Abbott will be a recipient of the Advancement Grant this year.
Barbara: [gasps] What a surprise. After 10 years of impeccable applications, we suddenly find ourselves worthy. How wonderful.
Mrs. Sloss: Yes, it is... wonderful.
Barbara: Ah. See you in church on Sunday. And every Sunday after that.
Mrs. Sloss: Hmm.
Quote from Ava
Janine: Barbara, this is great!
Jacob: What are we gonna use the grant for? I mean, which programs go? Which ones stay? This could get very stressful.
Janine: Okay, you need to stop thinking about this because you're gonna break out in hives. Because this is a decision for our principal. [all look at Ava]
Ava: Stop looking at me like that. If anybody hugs me, I'm turning down the grant.