PTO

Oversees PTO program, creates agenda for and runs PTO meetings, solicits volunteers, and acts as liaison with Head of School. In addition, the PTO President decides and governs PTO policy as well as prioritizes and determines approach for all PTO fundraising initiatives and PTO activities.

 Vice President/President Elect – Trisha Windham

The VP is the President’s right-hand woman and should have a good working relationship with the President. The VP acts as President when the President is absent and as well as oversees/manages/delegates tasks for the back to school events (BooHoo/Yahoo Breakfast, Back to School Picnic, New Family Picnic); works with Secretary Elect/volunteer coordinator to identify and fill all volunteer needs. The Vice President is also the President Elect and will hold the position of President the following year.

The Treasurer collects dues and payments, manages the organization’s Quickbooks and Squared accounts, meets regularly with the President, approves expenses and reimbursements, manages the bank account, and is directly involved with any event in which PTO monies are handled. The Treasurer also includes the Treasurer Elect in activities, planning, delegating etc.

Treasurer Elect – TBD

The Treasurer Elect is actively involved in learning the role of Treasurer for the following school year. He/she should be at all events where the Treasurer is required and fill in for Treasurer when he/she is unavailable. Also assists with volunteer recruitment and overseeing major events and activities.

The Secretary is responsible for taking notes during PTO meetings and sending them out to the entire membership afterward. The Secretary should maintain an up-to-date list of contact information for other members, volunteers, and their entire audience (parents and community members). The Secretary also maintains the organization’s WordPress website, maintains all files and forms for the group, and communicates with The Kessler School staff to coordinate social media and keep staff informed. The Secretary should include the Secretary Elect in activities, planning, etc. and assist with volunteer recruitment.

Secretary Elect – TBD

The Secretary Elect is actively involved in learning the role of Secretary for the following school year. He/she should attend all events where the Secretary is required and fill in for Secretary when he/she is unavailable. Also serves as Volunteer Coordinator and manages and recruits volunteers for events and programs (lunches, PIN night child care, etc.) and identifies volunteer needs that need to be filled.