• Receive first hand (and often advance) knowledge about important issues impacting our school

• Get the opportunity to form close relationships with staff, teachers and other parent volunteers

• Lend your voice to carrying out the PTA’s mission to advocate for all students

• A board position can also help expand your personal and professional network, grow your leadership skills, and build your resume (particularly useful for parents transitioning back to work after an extended absence).

• The hours are flexible, most duties can be performed remotely, and you don’t need to have any specific skills – just a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.

• New officers are provided with comprehensive training and resources, plus will have an established team of returning board members to provide guidance and support.

PRESIDENT:  Presides at all meetings of the PTA; Works with the principal, co-signs all checks; signs all contracts; works with the Executive Board to develop the PTA budget and fundraising calendar. Must have served on the board prior to running for this office.

1st VP OF MEMBERSHIP:  Runs the annual membership campaign; attends monthly PTA board meetings and general meetings; develops yearlong membership incentive campaign.

2nd VP OF PROGRAMS:  Oversees and helps support committee chairs in charge of fundraisers for the entire school; organizes events with committee chairs and oversees Literacy Night, Math Night and Science Night; attends monthly board meetings.

3rd VP OF COMMUNICATIONS:  Oversees and helps implement the electronic database and supports the President in promoting PTA activities and programs via social media and email.  Must have access to a reliable email and computer; enjoys using the computer and internet; attends monthly PTA board meetings.

SECRETARY:  Attends and records minutes of all PTA Board and Association meetings; types them for distribution at next meeting; keeps record of attendance at meetings; keeps membership list for elections; Assists president as needed.

TREASURER:  Presents the treasurer’s report/financial statement every month; keeps permanent, accurate and detailed account of all monies received and disbursed; deposits all monies collected immediately in the PTA bank account; co-signs all PTA checks; chairs budged committee and helps develop and monitor the PTA budget.

HISTORIAN:  Records activities and achievements of the PTA and assists the President with preparation of the annual report.  Take pictures at all PTA events.

AUDITOR:  Keeps tabs on the financial health of the unit.  Checks that all deposits and checks are what they appear to be and have been authorized by the association; conducts 2 audits per year January and July.

PARLIAMENTARIAN: (appointed by the president) Ensures that all officers are familiar with the PTA bylaws. Endures that the bylaws are up-to-date.  Assists with the components of the election of officers each year; attends monthly meetings; assists president to ensure meetings are run according to bylaws and Roberts Rules of Order and maintain on time.

HOSPITALITY:  Organize hospitality for events and meetings.

VOLUNTEER:  Coordinate volunteers for all PTA events; maintains volunteer database.

MUSIC BOOSTERS:  Work with Music Teachers to assist with concerts and outside events where band and orchestra will perform.

5th GRADE PARENT:  Work with Principal, PTA and parents to organize events for 5th graders at the end of the year.  Workload begins in April ends in June.

FUNDRAISING:  Manage and coordinate fundraising activities working with principal and PTA;