Elections

President- Leads the PTA and coordinates the work of the Executive Board and committees so the PTA’s goals are carried out. Chairs Executive Board and general membership meetings, works closely with the principal, signs approved contracts, and represents Cypress PTA with the Leander ISD Council of PTAs and Texas PTA.

Membership- Leads membership for Cypress PTA. Helps families and staff join or renew, plans membership drives, tracks membership numbers, and shares how membership supports our campus. Presides at meetings when the President is absent, according to the order in the bylaws.

Programs- Oversees PTA programs such as family events, student enrichment, and community-building activities. Supports event and program chairs (Glow Party, Movie Night, Multicultural Night, Healthy Lifestyle events, etc.) and helps align programming with PTA goals and campus needs.

Fundraising- Leads fundraising strategy for Cypress PTA. Coordinates overall fundraising efforts such as Read-A-Thon, Spirit Nights, Fall Fest, and Paw Partner sponsorships. Works with fundraising-related chairs and ensures that fundraising plans match the approved PTA budget and goals.

Communications- Oversees PTA communications. Helps share information with families through newsletters, social media, website updates, flyers, marquee, and other tools. Works with chairs and officers to ensure PTA information is clear, timely, and accessible to all families.

Hospitality- Leads hospitality efforts that make Cypress a warm place for staff and families. Oversees all  teacher and staff appreciation, Monthly Teacher Breakfasts, Teacher Luncheons, Snack Trolley, and hospitality at PTA events and meetings.

Secretary- Keeps official records for the PTA. Records and maintains minutes for Executive Board and membership meetings, handles official PTA correspondence and notices, keeps key governing documents on file (bylaws, standing rules, policies), and maintains required records for Texas PTA and Leander ISD Council PTA.

Treasurer- Manages the PTA’s finances. Has custody of PTA funds, chairs the budget and finance committee, keeps accurate financial records, writes checks and makes disbursements as approved by the budget, presents regular financial reports, and completes required IRS and state filings. Presents the proposed budget for the next year at the annual meeting.

Parliamentarian- Advises the President, Executive Board, and membership on parliamentary procedure and bylaws so business is conducted properly. Supports bylaws and standing rules review, schedules and orients the Nominating Committee, and serves as an ex-officio member of the bylaws/standing rules committee. Votes only by ballot. 

👚Clothes Closet- Coordinates Cypress volunteers for LISD Clothes Closet. Volunteers work three-hour shifts at the district site (River Place) sorting and organizing donated clothing. The chair recruits and schedules volunteers and can add donation drives if desired.

Time commitment: 3 hours per month. Cypress receives assigned Clothes Closet volunteer dates and shares a schedule for sign-ups.

On-campus: Yes, Riverplace LISD Clothes Closet
Public-facing: Low
Touchpoints: District Volunteer Services, PTA Board, Families

Why it matters: Supports LISD families in need and provides resources with dignity.

Good for: busy parents and those who prefer service roles with clear tasks.

🍁Fall Fest- Oversees Fall Fest, our largest annual community event. Responsibilities include coordinating logistics, volunteers, sponsorships, ticketing, games, concessions, and site layout with support from committees and VP roles.

Time commitment: 2 to 4 hours per week Mid-August through September, then 6-12 hours per week October through early November. The week of, especially the couple days before and the day of the event may require more hours. Fall Fest is usually a Saturday in early November.
On-campus: Yes
Public-facing: Yes
Touchpoints: Administration, PTA Board, Volunteer Coordinator, Sponsors, Vendors, Teachers, Staff

Why it matters: Fall Fest is a major fundraiser and a high-impact community event that brings the entire school together.

Good for: parents with strong organizational skills and comfort balancing multiple workstreams.

🪩Glow Party- Plans the Glow Party, an evening event for students. Responsibilities include coordinating décor, music, ticketing, volunteers, and all-day setup on event day.

Time commitment: 4 to 6 hours per month (seasonal peak in winter, plus full day for set-up and event). Glow Party is usually a Friday evening in late January.
On-campus: Yes
Public-facing: Yes
Touchpoints: Administration, PTA Board, Volunteer Coordinator, Paw Partners (optional)

Why it matters: This event gives students a fun and age-appropriate social evening experience that mirrors the types of school events they will encounter in middle school.

Good for: parents who enjoy event planning and can commit to the full day of setup on event day.

🏃Healthy Lifestyle- Coordinates Cypress wellness events including Walk & Roll, the Turkey Trot, and Family Fit Night. These are established programs that can remain simple or be enhanced with new ideas.

Time commitment: 2 to 4 hours per month (seasonal peaks in fall and spring). Walk and Roll is a morning event in October, Turkey Trot is a school day in November and Family Fit night is an April afternoon.
On-campus: Yes
Public-facing: Some
Touchpoints: Administration, Teachers, PTA Board, Vendors (for Fit Night)

Why it matters: Encourages healthy habits and brings families together around wellness.

Good for: busy parents who want a clear framework to start from.

🍿Movie Night- Plans one to two family Movie Nights per year on campus. Responsibilities include film selection and licensing with help of VP Programs, coordinating the equipment rental, assisting with light concessions, requesting popcorn donations from a local theater and early arrival for set-up.

Time commitment: 1 to 2 hours per month (seasonal, typically 6 to 8 weeks prior to event). Scheduling is flexible around other key events, targeting one per semester.
On-campus: Yes, during event
Public-facing: Limited
Touchpoints: Administration, Volunteer Coordinator, PTA Board

Why it matters: Provides a relaxed, free family event that strengthens community.

Good for: new PTA volunteers, busy parents, and anyone looking for a simple entry role.

🗺️Multicultural Night- Plans and coordinates Multicultural Night, where families can share their heritage through food, clothing, performances, or activities. Planning involves several regular meetings leading up to a single event day.

Time commitment: 2 to 4 hours per month (seasonal with regular pre-event meetings). Multicultural night is a weeknight in March.
On-campus: Yes
Public-facing: Yes
Touchpoints: Families, Administration, PTA Board, Volunteer Coordinator

Why it matters: Highlights the cultural richness of our school community and promotes belonging for students and families.

Good for: parents who enjoy community programming and relationship-building.

🍎New Family and Kinder Engagement- Welcomes new and Kinder families into the Cypress community. This includes sharing helpful information, organizing meetups, and creating pathways for families to connect.

Time commitment: 2 to 4 hours per month (seasonal peak in spring, summer, and early fall)
On-campus: Some events and meetups
Public-facing: Yes
Touchpoints: Administration, PTA Board, Room Reps, Volunteer Coordinator

Why it matters: Early connection helps new families feel comfortable, informed, and excited to participate in school life. This strengthens community and increases long-term engagement.

Good for: busy parents who like connecting people and enjoy community-building.

☕Monthly Teacher Breakfast- Organizes monthly teacher breakfasts. Responsibilities include managing food signup and Venmo donations for purchase of breakfast tacos, Room Rep coordination for donations or volunteers, and managing drop-off and food setup. 

Time commitment: one Friday morning per month, approx 2 hours per breakfast.
On-campus: Minimal
Public-facing: Low
Touchpoints: Room Reps, Teachers, Hospitality, PTA Board

Why it matters: Creates regular moments of care for staff with minimal lift for families. Teacher and Staff’s favorite day of the month!

Good for: parents who want simple and repeatable tasks.

😋Snack Trolley- Runs the snack trolley for teachers and staff. This includes sourcing snacks and drinks, occasional donations, and trolley delivery on campus.

Time commitment: 1-2 hours per month
On-campus: Yes
Public-facing: Low
Touchpoints: Teachers, Staff, PTA Board

Why it matters: The trolley is a morale booster and teachers genuinely love it.

Good for: Parents who want a fun, low-commitment role that brings joy.

🧑‍🏫Teacher Appreciation Committee- Plans and executes teacher and staff appreciation activities throughout the year, with the largest emphasis on Teacher Appreciation Week. Coordinates with Room Reps for donations and collaborates with PTA Hospitality as needed.

Time commitment: Light during the year with a seasonal planning push in spring and additional delivery time during Teacher Appreciation Week in May.
On-campus: Some deliveries and set-up
Public-facing: Low
Touchpoints: Teachers, Room Reps, Hospitality, PTA Board

Why it matters: Sustained appreciation helps staff feel recognized and supported.

Good for: Parents who enjoy thoughtful planning and adding small touches. 

🐾Paw Partners Chair- Manages the sponsorship program with local businesses and families. Responsibilities include outreach, documentation, sponsor recognition, and communications.

Time commitment: 2 to 4 hours per week August through September (steady), then slowing to 2 to 4 hours per month. Busiest time is August and September.
On-campus: None
Public-facing: Yes
Touchpoints: Sponsors, PTA Board, Communications, Fall Fest (optional)

Why it matters: Sponsorship revenue provides stable support for programs that benefit the entire school.

Good for: Parents comfortable with email outreach, organization, and professional communication.

📚Read-A-Thon- Coordinates the Read-A-Thon fundraiser, including student communication, prize tracking, donations, and marketing. Encourages reading through schoolwide hype and class participation.

Time commitment: 6 to 10 prep hours, then an additional 6 to 10 hours during Read-A-Thon. Typically in the Spring. If the major 3rd party fundraiser (e.g., APEX) is in the Spring, then it will be in the Fall.
On-campus: Limited
Public-facing: Some, especially with teachers and families
Touchpoints: Teachers, Administration, PTA Board, Families

Why it matters: This is a major fundraiser that supports literacy in a fun and familiar format.

Good for: parents who enjoy marketing, communications, or childhood reading nostalgia.

🛍️Spirit Nights- Works with local restaurants and businesses to schedule Spirit Nights throughout the year (4 in total, 2 per semester). Responsibilities include identifying partners, confirming dates, and sharing promotional materials.

Time commitment: 1 to 2 hours per month
On-campus: None
Public-facing: Limited
Touchpoints: Businesses, PTA Board, Communications

Why it matters: Generates fundraising revenue without requiring families to sell anything.

Good for: busy parents and anyone who prefers behind-the-scenes scheduling work.

🪧Marquee Team- Updates outdoor marquee. 

Time commitment: 30 minutes every 2- 4 weeks (steady)

On-campus: Yes
Public-facing: None
Touchpoints: PTA Board, Admin

Why it matters: Marquee is one of many ways PTA and school admin communicates upcoming events to our community to increase awareness and participation. 

Good for: Busy parents who are on campus for pick-up or drop-off and have an extra 30 minutes to update the Marquee. Typically it’s a group of parents and rotation depends on availability but often only once per month. 

🤝Room Rep Coordinator- Supports Room Reps across all classrooms with templates, calendars, policies, teacher preferences, and general guidance. Helps ensure consistent classroom communication and manages peak periods around training and classroom events.

Time commitment: 1 to 2 hours per month (seasonal peaks in fall and during classroom events)
On-campus: Minimal
Public-facing: Yes, with Room Reps and Teachers
Touchpoints: Teachers, Administration, Room Reps, PTA Board

Why it matters: Strong Room Rep coordination improves communication and helps families stay informed and connected.

Good for: parents who enjoy communication and organization and are comfortable supporting others.

💭Social Media-Creates and posts engaging content on Facebook and Instagram to promote PTA events, share school highlights, and keep families informed. Collaborates with PTA leaders to ensure timely, accurate, and positive communication. 

Time commitment: 2-3 hours per week (steady)

On-campus: None
Public-facing: None
Touchpoints: PTA Board

Why it matters: Timely, clear, and engaging social media posts increase awareness of events, drive participation, celebrate students and staff, and help build a strong, connected school community.

Good for: Already active on Facebook and/or Instagram and understands how families engage with content. Is organized, reliable, and has strong attention to detail to post accurate information consistently. Enjoys storytelling, photography, or highlighting positive moments around campus.

✍️Volunteer Coordinator- Supports volunteer recruitment for PTA events and programs. Builds sign-ups, shares opportunities, verifies volunteer eligibility with LISD, and sends reminder communications.

Time commitment: 1 to 2 hours per month (heaviest at the start of the year)
On-campus: None
Public-facing: Low
Touchpoints: PTA Board, Room Reps, Event Chairs, Administration

Why it matters: Strong volunteer coordination makes events smoother and increases community participation.

Good for: Busy parents who enjoy spreadsheets, forms, and clear communication.

🧑‍💻Webmaster Chair-Updates and manages PTA website, The Spot.

Time commitment: 30 minutes-1 hour per month (heaviest at the start of the year when updated Teacher Favorites)
On-campus: None
Public-facing: None
Touchpoints: PTA Board, Volunteer Coordinator

Why it matters: Accurate, timely information increases community awareness, participation and campus support.

Good for: Busy parents who enjoy a creative, online outlet. Platform is Google sites, which is user-friendly and easy to use.

🙋🏽Room Rep- Supports classroom communication, teacher requests, and class events across the school year. Works with the Room Rep Coordinator for templates and timing.
Time commitment: 1–2 hours per month with peaks around holidays and Teacher Appreciation Week
Who it’s good for: organizers, communicators, and relationship builders

📕Bookroom Helper- Sorts and organizes books used for guided reading.
Time commitment: flexible during the school day, classroom teacher will specify weekly deadline
Who it’s good for: hands-on helpers and quiet workspace people

🚪Door Decorator- Decorates classroom or grade-level doors for holidays and special occasions, often in PreK-2 grades.
Time commitment: varies by teacher and event
Who it’s good for: creative and crafty families

📂Wednesday Folders- Helps students send home communication folders each Wednesday.
Time commitment: about 30 minutes to 1 hour per week on Wednesdays, before dismissal
Who it’s good for: parents who prefer structured, simple weekly tasks

🧑‍🧒Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students)- Dads and other father-figures volunteer on campus supporting students and teachers through greetings, hallway visibility, classroom support, lunch, and recess.
Time commitment: one full day or half day, scheduled in advance
Who it’s good for: father-figures who want direct student engagement