Laurel PTA Board positions - described:
President – includes the responsibility of leading the PTA toward specific goals chosen by the membership, works closely with the Executive Board and school Principal.
Executive Vice-President – assists the President and manages general communication between PTA board and General Membership. Oversees Constant Contact, Thursday/eFolders, Website, Eagle, 36th Avenue Sign, Directory, PTA Survey, Room Parent Liaison and ELAC Liaison.
Fundraising Chairman – oversees Laurel’s primary fundraisers; Move-a-Thon, Auction, Grant Writing, Box Tops, Restaurant Nights, eScrip and For Kids (SM Ed Foundation).
Community Events Chairman – develops a program of events that are meaningful to the school community, which bring parents, students and teachers together outside the classroom. Oversees Back to School-Class Assignment Event, Talent Show, Family Events Committee, and 5th Grade Activities Committee.
Student Activities Chairman – develops a program of cultural assemblies for the students. Oversees Art-in-Action, Leveled Reading Library and the Book Fair.
Parent Education Chairman– identifies parent education opportunities, arranges outside speakers for PTA General Meetings, helps to assess community education needs. Oversees PTA Meeting Speakers, Playground Parent Program and Founder’s Day.
Treasurer – handles the banking and budgeting needs, prepares monthly reports for PTA meetings, issues checks for PTA expenses. Oversees the Proposed Budget/Budget Planning Committee, Mid-year Budget Review Committee, End of year Budget Review/Planning Committee, Audits and Apparel.
Secretary/Volunteerism – records all minutes at PTA Board and General Meetings, posts meeting minutes and manages general communication between PTA board and General Membership. Oversees Wee Care, Campus Clean-up, LEAF Committee and Holiday Giving.
Auditor – oversees accuracy of financial records, verifies funds, and makes recommendations; Works with Fundraising Chairman to oversee passive fundraising efforts.
Membership – promotes PTA membership, issues cards and collects membership dues. Oversees Membership Drive Committee, End of the Year Coffee for Parents.
Historian – tracks volunteer hours, maintains information relevant to the history of the Laurel PTA. Oversees the Community Building Committee including the Back to School luncheon, Community Photo Archive/Office Frame, and Post-Activity/Event Recognition.
Each board member is required to attend a monthly PTA board meeting, regular general meetings and fulfill the duties and requirements of the specific board position for which he/she holds. Each position is for a 1-2 year term; no experience required. Elections will take place at the General PTA meeting in March. Information on the PTA and detailed job descriptions can be found on the California State PTA website at www.capta.org. Please email your information or questions to laurelpta.communications@gmail.com or to laurelschoolpta@gmail.com
Thank you!
President – includes the responsibility of leading the PTA toward specific goals chosen by the membership, works closely with the Executive Board and school Principal.
Executive Vice-President – assists the President and manages general communication between PTA board and General Membership. Oversees Constant Contact, Thursday/eFolders, Website, Eagle, 36th Avenue Sign, Directory, PTA Survey, Room Parent Liaison and ELAC Liaison.
Fundraising Chairman – oversees Laurel’s primary fundraisers; Move-a-Thon, Auction, Grant Writing, Box Tops, Restaurant Nights, eScrip and For Kids (SM Ed Foundation).
Community Events Chairman – develops a program of events that are meaningful to the school community, which bring parents, students and teachers together outside the classroom. Oversees Back to School-Class Assignment Event, Talent Show, Family Events Committee, and 5th Grade Activities Committee.
Student Activities Chairman – develops a program of cultural assemblies for the students. Oversees Art-in-Action, Leveled Reading Library and the Book Fair.
Parent Education Chairman– identifies parent education opportunities, arranges outside speakers for PTA General Meetings, helps to assess community education needs. Oversees PTA Meeting Speakers, Playground Parent Program and Founder’s Day.
Treasurer – handles the banking and budgeting needs, prepares monthly reports for PTA meetings, issues checks for PTA expenses. Oversees the Proposed Budget/Budget Planning Committee, Mid-year Budget Review Committee, End of year Budget Review/Planning Committee, Audits and Apparel.
Secretary/Volunteerism – records all minutes at PTA Board and General Meetings, posts meeting minutes and manages general communication between PTA board and General Membership. Oversees Wee Care, Campus Clean-up, LEAF Committee and Holiday Giving.
Auditor – oversees accuracy of financial records, verifies funds, and makes recommendations; Works with Fundraising Chairman to oversee passive fundraising efforts.
Membership – promotes PTA membership, issues cards and collects membership dues. Oversees Membership Drive Committee, End of the Year Coffee for Parents.
Historian – tracks volunteer hours, maintains information relevant to the history of the Laurel PTA. Oversees the Community Building Committee including the Back to School luncheon, Community Photo Archive/Office Frame, and Post-Activity/Event Recognition.
Each board member is required to attend a monthly PTA board meeting, regular general meetings and fulfill the duties and requirements of the specific board position for which he/she holds. Each position is for a 1-2 year term; no experience required. Elections will take place at the General PTA meeting in March. Information on the PTA and detailed job descriptions can be found on the California State PTA website at www.capta.org. Please email your information or questions to laurelpta.communications@gmail.com or to laurelschoolpta@gmail.com
Thank you!
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