The President shall:

Serve a two year term, The President may step down after one year, this will count as a full-term. If after the two years the President does wish to run again, they may do so and be voted on by the Board, the President Elect may stay on with the President if they chose to do so, however, the President Elect also has the right to run against the President during the re-run at second term, if they wish to do so.

Preside at all meetings of the Luxmanor ES PTA, the Board of Directors, and the executive committee
Coordinate the work of the officers and committees of this local PTA in order that the purposes may be promoted
Be a member ex officio of all committees except the nominating committee;
Review bank statements monthly,
Represent Luxmanor PTA at Cluster level events/meetings or send a MCCPTA Delegate or VP or send an alternate delegate,
Collaborate with Luxmanor ES administration to set up event dates and coordinate room and venue scheduling,
Set goals, plan the PTA calendar, and approve committee work plans,
Coordinate with event chairpersons/board liaisons to ensure event planning is proceeding appropriately,
Write president's message for each PTA Back to school newsletter & e-communications,
Communicate with general membership on internal and external issues important to our PTA,
Review, proof, and approve PTA communications,
Sign contracts on behalf of the PTA, but only after approval by the PTA Board/Executive Committee,
Be an authorized check signer and bank card holder (not related by blood or marriage or reside in the same household as other signers).
Keep the MCCPTA Cluster Coordinator and Area Vice Presidents informed about PTA activities and successes,
Maintain communications with the Principal and distribute timely updates that may need to be sent to our parent community,
Keep the communication channels open at all times and in all directions (among administrators, teachers and staff, parents and volunteers, and PTA officers),
Aid Luxmanor Administration with yearbook planning.

The President Elect shall:

Serve as the primary aide and shadow to the President; first in succession to the President to ensure a smooth transition at term change. The President Elect has a term of two years, if the President chooses to stay on, the President Elect may stay on uncontested at the President Elect or run against the President at their second term.

Perform in their designated order the duties of the president in the absence or inability of that officer to serve,
Help the President to oversee and coordinate school events,
Coordinate PTA program volunteers during the school year,
Perform other such duties as may be described in PTA by-laws or assigned by the association,
Help ensure that PTA events and communications are inclusive and representative of our diverse community,
Act as liaison between chairs of the PTA Board and committees

The Vice President of Fundraising shall:

Serve a one year term. Serves as second in succession to the President should the President and President Elect be unable to serve in this capacity.

Act as aide(s) to the President;
Collaborate with the PTA board to create a fundraising plan for the school year,
Lead key Fall Winter, and/or Spring fundraisers for the school, over see Committees built for these Fundraisers including but not limited to the following:
1. 1. 1. Fall Fun Run
    2. Spring ReadAthon
    3. Assist VP of Programs with Dine Outs as needed
Oversee additional fundraising activities (many of which have their own chairperson). Sample activities may include: Community Dinners, Book Fairs, other online donation opportunities, and Spirit Wear Sales,
Coordinate with the Treasurer and turn in all funds from fundraising activities for deposit in Luxmanor Elementary PTA account, if they come in from other means then CheddarUp.

The Vice President of Programs shall:

Serve a one year term. Serves as third in succession to the President should the President and President Elect be unable to serve in this capacity.

Act as aide(s) to the President;
In their designated order perform the duties of the President in the absence or inability of that officer to serve; and,
Perform such other duties as may be prescribed in these bylaws or assigned by this local PTA or by the board of directors.
Take the lead in planning dine outs throughout the year.
Assist with membership drives as needed.
Support the President, the President elect, and the board of this PTA.
Coordinate after school programs,
Coordinate with VP of Communications to ensure that programs are promoted,
Create and oversee Fall & Spring Book Fair Committees

The Vice President of Inclusivity & Diversity shall:

Serve a one year term. Serves as fourth in succession to the President should the President and President Elect be unable to serve in this capacity.

Help ensure that PTA events and communications are inclusive and representative of our diverse community
Plan/execute Popsicles with the Principal,
Engage members of our community to foster diversity among membership
Orchestrate committees and oversee Committee chairs including but not limited to the following:
1. Back to School Nights
2. Open Houses
3. Holiday Events
4. Community Based Events
5. School Support Events

The Vice President of Membership & Parent Support shall:

Serve a one year term. Serves as fifth in succession to the President should the President and President Elect be unable to serve in this capacity.

Coordinate the membership table at events, suggested as, but not limited to: Open Houses, Back to School Nights (ESOL, General & Kindergarten/New Parents) Kindergarten Orientation,
Create a membership drive plan and implement efforts to recruit, engage, retain, and increase PTA membership, typically held in October or November,
Have managers access to CheddarUp section: Membership to record new enrollments,
Maintain a current membership list,
Give membership fees to the treasurer to deposit if in cash or check form,
Send bi-weekly welcome emails to new member who have joined with PTA links and information,
Host at least one meeting for Room Parents, end of September for a General Question and Answer Session.

The Vice President of Communications shall:

Serve a one year term. Serves as sixth in succession to the President should the President and President Elect be unable to serve in this capacity.

Oversee the quality and distribution of all PTA related communications, both paper and electronic, to our Luxmanor ES parent community,
Responsible for the editing and distribution of a regular newsletter to our parent community. The VP of Communications may delegate the web publishing task of the newsletter, however the VP is responsible for its quality and content and having it reviewed by the PTA President,
Coordinate and receive up-to-date information from board members and committee chairpersons to publish in the newsletter, including after school programs, dine-outs, events, etc in a timely fashion,
Oversee/coordinate PTA flyers in school folder communications,
Send thank you cards to community members or donors throughout the year,
Keep Website up to date with information,
Assist in Social Media content as needed.

Treasurer & Treasurer Elect shall:

Serve a two year term. These two positions work in partnership to maintain custody of all PTA funds

Keep a full and accurate account of receipts and expenditures including reconciliation of the bank statement each month. Books to be presented to the Board and conveyed to the next PTA treasurer.
Make disbursements as authorized by the president or Board of Directors of the Luxmanor PTA in accordance with the budget adopted by this PTA. Note all checks must have two authorized signatures.
Maintain PTA insurance,
Maintain Dues for MCCPTA and FreeState Membership, yearly,
Prepare and file all necessary tax and other forms and submit copies to Maryland PTA within 30 days of filing,
Present a written financial statement (Treasurer’s report) at every meeting of the Board and general membership, and at other times when requested by the Board of Directors,
Have access with President to CheddarUp and maintain and assist as needed,
Maintain the books of account and records, in compliance with the requirements of Article IV, Section 13 of the Luxmanor PTA bylaws,
Make a full report before the newly elected officers officially assume their duties and support the transition to the next treasurer,
Have the accounts examined at the close of the financial year and upon the change of treasurer by an auditor or auditing committee of at least 3 people, who confirm that the treasurer’s annual report is correct, shall sign a statement of that fact at the end of the report. An auditor or an auditing committee shall be selected by the Board of Directors at least thirty (30) days before the new officers assume their duties,
Perform other duties as may be required from time to time.

Secretary shall:

Serve a one year term. Serves as last in succession to the President should the President and President Elect be unable to serve in this capacity.

Record all the minutes from all PTA Meetings with detailed notes, confirm and have a Board Member confirmed to fill in if you are absent for any of the bi-monthly meetings,
File all PTA records and post or share to the PTA Website,
Monitor incoming emails and forward to the appropriate board member or committee chairperson – weekly and as needed,
Be prepared to read the recordings of the previous meetings,
Have a current copy of the by-laws and update by-laws, when required. Assist in updating bylaws, when necessary,
Submit Executive Board directory information to MCCPTA,
Assist Membership in maintaining a current membership list, as needed,
Oversee the Election Committee,
Sign and send off new by-laws and aide in sharing new by-laws at meetings,
Perform such other duties as may be prescribed in the bylaws or assigned by this local PTA or by the Board of Directors.

MCCPTA Delegates (2) and Cluster Representative shall:

MCCpta stands for Montgomery County Council of Parent Teacher Associations. MCCPTA meets monthly during the school year on the 4th Tuesday of the month at the nearby Carver Educational Services Center on Rockville Pike. The MCCPTA delegate is the "Voice of PTA". The delegate serves as the crucial link between our local PTA and the PTA's of other schools throughout the county.

Attend monthly delegate meetings and report on those meetings to your local PTA.
Represent the views of the local PTA at delegate assemblies, including votes taken on issues.
Keep the local PTA informed of projects and activities of MCCPTA, including opportunities for local PTA members to serve on MCCPTA committees and information distributed at the Delegate Assemblies.
Notify local PTA members of upcoming delegate assemblies, workshops, and forums and encourage attendance.
Be familiar with the MCPS Operating Budget and Capital Improvements Budget and the views of the local PTA regarding specific items in the budgets.
The Delegate for this PTA may not be the delegate at another PTA within MCCPTA. The purpose of this is to facilitate voting during MCCPTA meetings on behalf of this PTA.