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PAC Board: What We Look For

The PAC Board is a team of parent volunteers who work together to support Hawthorne students, staff, and our school community. Board members bring different perspectives, skills, and experiences, but share a commitment to working collaboratively and supporting the PAC mission.

We look for Board members who:

• Put students and staff at the center — Keep the needs of Hawthorne students and the expertise of our educators at the heart of PAC decisions.

• Communicate with respect and curiosity — Listen to different perspectives, disagree thoughtfully, and treat fellow volunteers, families, and staff with kindness and respect.

• Build trust and work collaboratively — Address concerns directly and constructively, assume positive intent, and work in partnership with Hawthorne staff and administration.

• Support the team — Participate in thoughtful discussion and healthy debate, then support Board decisions once they are made.

• Respect confidentiality — Handle sensitive information, personnel matters, and unfinished plans with appropriate discretion.

• Help create a welcoming volunteer culture — Encourage participation, appreciate the contributions of others, and help make the PAC a place where every parent and caregiver feels welcome.

• Represent the PAC thoughtfully — Communicate and conduct themselves in a way that builds trust and reflects positively on Hawthorne and our broader school community.

• Commit to a two-year term — Board members are expected to make a minimum two-year commitment to their position.

Board Openings & Recruitment

Board positions are filled as openings arise. When a position becomes available, we announce the opening to the Hawthorne community and invite interested parents and caregivers to submit a statement of interest.

Our goal is to build a Board with a variety of perspectives, skills, and experiences while finding people who are committed to the PAC mission and the collaborative culture we strive to create.