Talley Street PTO Nominating Form 2021-22
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.

The deadline to submit nominations is April 23rd. Board Elections will be held the first week of May and terms will begin on June 1st.

The open PTO Board positions for the 2021-22 school year are as follows:

Co-President - There are two co-Presidents serving the PTO board each year. One 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, and School Supplies Committee.

Co-Vice President - There are two co-VPs serving the PTO board each year. 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, Movie Night and Fall/Spring Socials.

Co-Treasurer – There are two Co-Treasurers serving the PTO board each year. Each year, one new Treasurer will be elected to a two year term. 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 prepare our records for an annual audit. The co-Treasurers oversee the following committees: Fundraising, Passive Fundraising, Spirit Wear and Book Fair.

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 and Wylde Center Partnership.

Communications Chair - The communications Chair is responsible for communicating the work of the board and PTO events with the larger Talley community. He or she maintains the website, MyMITSY school directory and social media channels and is the board support person to the Staff Appreciation Committee and Room Parent Coordinators. This is a one year term.

Third Grade Member-at-Large - Participates in the monthly board meetings and is the Board liaison to 3rd Grade Parents and is the Board liaison for the Safe Routes to School(SRTS) committee. Attend at least one PTO sponsored event. This is a one year term.

Fourth Grade Member-at-Large - Participates in the monthly board meetings and is the Board liaison to 4th Grade Parents and the Decatur Education Foundation Council. Attend at least one PTO sponsored event. This is a one year term.

Fifth Grade Member-at-Large - Participates in the monthly board meetings and is the Board liaison to 5th Grade Parents and the Yearbook committee including supporting efforts for 5th Grade yearbook ads, yard signs and related "moving on" activities. Attend at least one PTO sponsored event. This is a one year term.

Committee Chair Positions

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

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

Staff Appreciation Chair - This person will lead efforts in planning and implementing teacher/staff appreciation activities throughout the year, approved by the PTO Board and oversee the Room Parent Coordinator(s)*. This will ensure accurate budgeting and recognition of all staff.

*Room Parent Coordinator(s)- The Room Parent Coordinator(s) will lead a sub-committee that helps to organize and guide Room Parents as they support teachers and classroom activities.

Diversity, Equity 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.

Safe Routes to School(SRTS) Committee Chair - Coordinate activities between Talley, Decatur Active Living and GA Safe Routes to School. This includes monthly Walk & Roll to School events, Love My Bus and attending monthly SRTS meetings.

Questions?  Please contact nomination@talleypto.org
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Child(ren)'s grade level at Talley for 2021-22 school year?
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If your child attended a CSD K-2 school, which one did he/she attend for the 2020-21 school year?
Special Skills (such as IT expertise, previous PTA/PTO experience, accounting, event planning, etc.)? (not required)
School volunteer experience, either at Talley or other schools?  (not required)
PTO Board Position (1st Choice)
PTO Board Position (2nd Choice)
PTO Board Position (3rd Choice)
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