Interested in joining our PTO Executive Board? Read on for more information and to see open 2026-2027 positions!

• Nominees are announced at the March PTO Meeting. If you have interest or questions, contact easthanoverelementarypto@gmail.com, LKrull@ldsd.org, or stop in at the East Hanover Elementary front office!

• Officers (President or Co-Presidents, Vice President or Co-Vice Presidents, and Secretary) are elected each year at the May General Business Meeting by ballot vote. If there is only one candidate for a position, that person may be elected by a voice vote instead.

• Newly elected officers begin their roles on July 1 and serve a two-year term. No one may serve more than two consecutive terms in the same position.

• The Treasurer is appointed by the Executive Board. The appointment is reviewed and approved each year at the May General Business Meeting. There is no term limit for the Treasurer position.

PTO President

• Preside over all General Business, Executive Board, and Executive Committee meetings
  
  

• Prepare meeting agendas in collaboration with the executive board and school administration
  
  

• Provide overall leadership and direction for the PTO
  
  

• Coordinate the work of officers and committees to ensure alignment with the organization’s mission
  
  

• Serve as primary liaison between the PTO and school administration
  
  

• Oversee and support all PTO programs, events, and fundraising activities
  
  

• Ensure compliance with bylaws, policies, and state and federal tax regulations
  
  

• Sign contracts, authorizations, and official documents on behalf of the PTO
  
  

• Facilitate executive board meetings and strategic planning efforts
  
  

• Represent the PTO at school and community functions
  
  

• Ensure smooth officer transitions and support leadership development
  
  

PTO Vice President

• Assist the President in carrying out leadership responsibilities
  
  

• Preside over meetings in the absence of the President
  
  

• Assume the office of President in the event of resignation or vacancy
  
  

• Serve as Program Chairperson and oversee planning of PTO programs and events
  
  

• Support committee chairs and provide guidance as needed
  
  

• Help coordinate volunteers and event logistics
  
  

• Participate in executive board and planning meetings
  
  

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the President or outlined in the bylaws
  
  

• Support communication efforts between committees, board members, and school administration