Committees

Programs

Develops annual program calendar and presents it at PTA meeting for adoption.
Collaborates with principal, PTA president and other committee chairs to coordinate, plan and implement programs.
Publicize approved program calendar using bulletin board, newsletters, website, and social networks.
Oversees and delegates volunteer recruitment for implementing and running programs.

Fundraising

Gather information and establish a file of potential fundraisers.
Plan fundraising activities according to the approved budget.
Review fundraisers to assure all legal/ethical requirements are met.
Review contracts and forward to the president for signature or others advocating for school improvements.
Use the 3-to-1 rule: for every fundraising activity, there should be at least three non-fundraising projects aimed at helping parents or children.

Membership

Create, implement, and assess a year round membership plan that includes retention strategies as well as action steps that target and attract new members.
Build an informed and active membership that supports PTA’s mission, goals, and programs and understands the link between PTA at the local, state and national levels.
Promote and celebrate PTA successes with members and the greater community.

Legislative & Advocacy

Encourage the PTA to become actively engaged in the promotion of extracurricular events, before/after-school programs.
Stay abreast of the county budget process and inform PTA on budget-related public hearings, emails and social media campaigns.
Cultivate relationships with board members while encouraging public engagement and testimony and inviting elected officials to engage with the PTA.
Work with community, and other language immersion programs to ensure continuity of services and retention for Spanish immersion at the middle and high school levels.