2020-21 Talley Street School PTO Board and Committee Open Positions

The Talley Street PTO works with school administration to host and fund community-building events and provide additional support and opportunities for staff and students. Every parent or guardian of a Talley student is a member of the PTO and has an opportunity to vote on the slate of Board Nominees presented by the Nominating Committee.  The Nominating Committee seeks to match a diverse volunteer pool representing each feeder school to the available open Board and Committee Chair positions each year.

All Board Members are expected to attend the monthly board meetings at the school, attend community events as well as coordinate the work of designated PTO committees. Co-President, Co-Vice President and Co-Treasurer are staggered 1 and 2 year terms to provide continuity in leadership.  Secretary, Communications and Member at Large are one year terms.

Board Elections will typically be held in May and terms will begin on June 1.  This year, the Board transition will take place in accordance with social distancing guidelines which may delay elections and/or the beginning of new terms.

The open PTO Board positions for the 2020-21 school year are as follows:

Co-President - There are two co-presidents serving the PTO board each year. One co-president serves a one-year term and the second serves a two-year term. A new co-president will be elected each year to a two year term, so there will always be one veteran co-president and one new one. The co-presidents are responsible for coordinating all the work of the board, running the monthly meeting and signing off on any funds distributed (reimbursed expenses, payments made for supplies, etc.) In addition, the co-presidents support the work of the Diversity Committee, Yearbook Committee, Fundraising, Passive Fudndraising and School Supplies Committee.

Co-Vice President - There are two co-VPs serving each year, with the terms staggered. Each year, one new vice president will be elected to a two year term. The VPs help the co-presidents coordinate the work of the board and are responsible for supporting the following committees - Field Day, Meet and Greet, 5th Grade Experience, Movie Night, Spirit Wear, Book Fair and Fall/Spring Socials.

Co-Treasurer – This position is elected to staggered terms in the same way as the presidents and vice presidents. The treasurers maintain all of the financial records of the PTO, ensure compliance with financial regulations governing nonprofit organizations, sign checks distributing the funds of the PTO and prepared our records for an annual audit.

Secretary - This position is elected to a one year term.  The duties include taking the minutes of monthly board meetings and keeping a record of all business conducted, and ensures compliance with the PTO bylaws. Committee assignments include: Garden Committee, Wylde Center Partnership, and Transportation/SRTS.
Communications Chair - The communications Chair is responsible for communicating with the larger Talley community the work of the board and PTO events. He or she maintains the website and social media channels and is the board support person to the Room Parent Coordinator and MyMITSY school directory,

Communications Chair - The communications Chair is responsible for communicating with the larger Talley community the work of the board and PTO events. He or she maintains the website and social media channels and is the board support person to the Room Parent Coordinator and MyMITSY school directory,

Third Grade Member-at-Large - Participates in the monthly board meetings and is the Board support position for the Title 1 Liaison and the Clothes Closet and Pantry committees.

Fourth Grade Member-at-Large - Participates in the monthly board meetings and is the Board liaison to the Decatur Education Foundation and the Fifth Avenue PTO.

Fifth Grade Member-at-Large - Participates in the monthly board meetings and is the Board liaison to the School Leadership Team (SLT) and the Staff Appreciation Committee.

Committee Chair Positions

Fundraising Chair- This person works with the PTO Board and committee volunteers to plan and executes fundraisers throughout the school year.  This includes the Talley Tiger Saver Cards.

Spirit Wear Chair – This person works with the PTO Board and committee volunteers to design, sell and distribute spirit wear throughout the year.

Yearbook Chair – This person works with the PTO Board to design, sell and distribute the Yearbook

Diversity and Inclusion Committee Chair - This person works with the PTO Board to plan events and provide opportunities for parents, students and staff to learn more about the diverse cultures represented at Talley.  These events include Peace and Pie and the Black History Month Program.

Questions?  Please contact talley.st.pto@gmail.com