Looking Ahead 

We are looking forward to a great year ahead and graciously welcome any input you may have and invite you to join us at our board meetings.

The PTO Wants you!

Why do we want you?

We think that you should have a voice that should be heard, and that means being part of the Rippowam PTO Executive Board.

IS THIS A HUGE COMMITMENT?

It is as big as you want it to be. As a board, we meet one evening every other month. These meetings include administration and teachers. They discuss calendar events, funding of field trips, events, etc. The board discusses teacher grants for their smaller, more specialized projects, plan the general PTO meetings (usually 1 - 3 per year), and fundraising ideas.

I DONʼT KNOW HOW TO DO THIS!

How will I know what to do? You can be paired with a board member who has held the position before, join up and take a job with a friend who is also new, or take it on solo. There is ALWAYS someone on the board willing to help out and answer questions.

I AM A WORKING PARENT.

I donʼt think I will have time. Many of us are also working parents. It can sometimes be a juggling act, but it is very rewarding to be part of helping at your child's school. The PTO Board meets once every other month from October - June.

Duties of PTO Positions

CO-PRESIDENT:  Attends all general PTO Meetings (about 1- 3 yearly) and all Executive Board Meetings (one per month). Prepares an agenda for every board meeting. Coordinates speakers at general PTO Meetings. Coordinates the work of the officers and committees of the organization.  Attend Open House and get up to say a few words.

VP COMMUNICATION:  Responsible for gathering parent email addresses at beginning of the year to form a PTO email database and for ensuring that the most updated information is sent via email, posted on the website and social media. Responsible for PTO weekly newsletters and other emails  August - June, RippowamPTO@gmail.com email account, PTO website, Facebook account, Remind account, Instagram account and creating sign-ups in the Sign-Up Genius account (unless the VP of Volunteers takes this over next year). Create some of the graphics and flyers needed throughout the year. 

TREASURER:  Drafts an operative budget to present for approval to the Executive Board at their first meeting. Maintains custody of all funds of the Organization and keeps a full and accurate account of receipts and expenditures. The treasurer makes disbursements in accordance with the approved budget and presents a financial statement at every Executive Board meeting. They must maintain books of accounts and records and prepare a full report for the close of the school year.  

VP Spiritwear/Fundraising:  Manages SpiritWear stock, orders and sales. Evaluates effectiveness of other fundraising and recommends fundraising activities throughout the year. 

SECRETARY:  Records and distributes, prior to the next meeting, minutes of the meeting for the Organization and the Executive Board. Keeps accurate records of attendance at all meetings.

VP VOLUNTEERS:  Contact person for all volunteer questions. Be present at events as the volunteer point person (i.e. Raptor Dash, Diversity Day, etc). Distributes volunteer sign-up to membership at beginning of the school year.  Cultivates and solicits new volunteers throughout the year. Creates lists of volunteers to the appropriate committee chairpersons.  

VP HOSPITALITY:  Coordinates 8th grade graduation and is responsible for any additional hospitality needs by the Executive Board over the course of the year. 

PT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE:  Serves as a liaison between the Parent Teacher Council and the PTO.  MUST attend meetings of the PT Council and report back to the PTO.  

BOE REPRESENTATIVE:  Serves as a liaison between the Board of Education and the PTO. MUST attend meetings of the Board of Education and report back to the PTO. 

*****There is ONE Board Meeting per month that all positions are to attend******

For more descriptions please contact PTO President Board.