ELECTED OFFICERS
President - Non-voting executive board member:
-Oversees and coordinates the work of an executive board to run a PTA effectively
-Presides at PTA board and association meetings
-Serves as the official contact, communicator and representative of DMS PTA
-Designated as an authorized signer for DMS PTA checks, contracts and authorizations for payment
-Serves as ex-officio member of all committees except the nominating committee
-Works with other PTA leaders to connect families, school and community to support student success
-Manages annual PTA timeline throughout the year
Secretary - Voting executive board member:
-Takes minutes at board and association meetings
-Co-signs formal papers with president: authorizations for payment, resolutions and formal letters
-Handles PTA correspondence as directed by the president
-Maintains and preserves PTA records and important documents to pass on at the end of the term
-Assist president with grant & award applications for both state & national PTA
-Strong communication skills needed
Treasurer - Voting executive board member
-Maintains permanent records to track unit funds and financial transactions
-Chairs budget committee and prepares annual budget for adoption by the association
-Pays all PTA bills as authorized by board or association
-Prepares reports for every board and association meeting and an annual financial report
-Ensures taxes and reports required by PTA bylaws, insurance or federal and state governments are completed and submitted by the due dates
VP of Membership and Volunteers - Voting executive board member:
-The PTA membership chairman/vice president works with the membership committee to plan the annual membership campaign. The membership chairman/vice president is responsible for creating and implementing a membership plan, promoting membership throughout the year, providing membership reports at PTA board and association meetings, and collecting dues.
-Works with the PTA president, principal and teachers to coordinate volunteer assignments at the school to support student success
-Collaborates with other PTA board members, teachers and administrators to assess and identify how parents/guardians and community members can get more involved at school as volunteers
-Oversees volunteer recruitment, training and assignments
-Promotes PTA goals, membership and activities as a PTA committee chairman or offices
-Must have strong SignUp Genius or similar skills
VP of Programs - Voting executive board member:
-Coordinates events decided upon by the board to benefit students.
-Liaison for Veteran’s Day program hosted by JS2S Club
-Works with committee and other chairmen to plan and organize programs for the school year
-Collaborates with principal, PTA president, other committee chairmen and campus student groups to coordinate, plan and implement programs
-Develops annual program calendar and presents it at PTA board meeting for adoption
-Works with Communication Chair to publicize approved program calendar using newsletters, website, social networks and/or school handbook
-Oversees and delegates volunteer recruitment for implementing and running programs
VP of Ways and Means - Voting executive board member
-Coordinates fundraising opportunities throughout the year
-Coordinates spirit wear
-Coordinates donations for events as needed (Golden Apple Luncheon, Jingle and Mingle, etc).
-Develops timeline and budget needs for events that generate income.
-Determine, along with the board, use of funds that are raised through fundraisers.
APPOINTED & OPTIONAL COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Reflections Chair (required by bylaws)
Communications Chair
Teacher Appreciation Chair