Board Positions

These are the following positions in the Yujin Gakuen PTO Board along with the members who currently hold those positions if applicable.  

If you are interested in participating in board activities or running for a board position, please read through the positions and the directions about running for a position at the bottom.  

Thank you!

President (2-Year Term)

The President serves as the lead for the group and a key contact and liaison for staff, PTO members, officers, and community members. You will facilitate meetings of the board and general PTO, organize daily tasks and communications, coordinate work (events, fundraising, etc.) of PTO members to ensure event task completion is tracked, and sign contracts and checks.

2023-2025 (Current Term): Jamie Staniewicz

2025-2027 (Next Term):  Open 

Vice President (1-Year Term)

The Vice President is a good entry-level executive board position and can be good training for future roles that allows you to take on additional responsibilities that suit your talents and availability (e.g., social media/event planning.) You will play a role in day-to-day operations of the PTO, assist the board as a whole, and help work out issues as they arise.

2024-2025 (Current Term):  Open

2025-2026 (Next Term):  Open

Secretary (1-Year Term)

The Secretary types up the meeting agendas, supports legal documentation, updates website, prepares and uploads minutes from each meeting, and handles general communication with our school secretary, teachers, and parents through broadcast emails (e.g., promoting volunteer opportunities, drafting newsletters, etc.).

2024-2025 (Current Term):  Vanessa Watkins

2025-2026 (Next Term):  Open

Treasurer (2-Year Term)

The Treasurer collects, deposits, and disburses all funds according to the budget while maintaining a current record of income, expenditures & assets. You will present a financial report of income and expenses at each meeting, prepare a year-end financial report, and file all required tax forms.

2023-2025 (Current Term):  Melissa Earl

2025-2027 (Next Term):  Open 

Volunteer Coordinator (1-Year Term)

Serving as Volunteer Coordinator is crucial to event success, finding volunteer support and onsite event coordination. You will work on volunteer recruitment for fundraising events and festivals, match event needs with a volunteer interest, and be the main contact and director of volunteers before and during events.

2024-2025 (Current Term):  Open

2025-2026 (Next Term):  Open

Miscellaneous Positions
Other positions are possible if desired but there must be at least a president and treasurer first before there can be additional roles.  These additional roles can include positions like classroom representatives, specific event coordinators, fundraising coordinators, Japanese cultural or language coordinators - to name a few ideas.  

RUN FOR OFFICE!!!

Did you know all PTO board positions will be open for election at the end of this school year? If the positions are not filled, we risk not being able to raise funds for vital school activities like classroom supplies, cultural festivals, and hosting interns.

The board needs motivated people who are able and willing to actively support YG staff and students. Board positions are open to anyone in the YG community including staff.

As a whole, the PTO board is responsible for planning and completing a variety of tasks including fundraising and cultural events. All positions will participate in executive board discussions as needed, typically monthly, and decision making such as funding, planning, and facilitating events. You will be an ambassador for the PTO and school.

If you'd like to run for any position, please email ygschoolpto@gmail.com with the following information.

1. Your name

2. Student’s name(s) & grade(s)

3. Preferred board position

4. What skills, experience, or enthusiasm can you bring to the PTO Board?

Voting for the 2025-2026 board will happen at future general PTO meetings this spring.

Please reach out to find out more information! Any past member is happy to chat and provide guidance.