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Duties of Executive Board & Committee Chairs

• President:

• First VP Membership: shall serve as chairperson of membership and coordinates annual membership drive.

• Second VP Fundraiser: shall serve as chairperson for Fall/Spring Fundraiser.

• Third VP Book Fair: shall serve as chairperson of Book Fair.

• Fourth VP Yearbook/School Pictures: shall serve as chairperson of School Pictures and the Year Book

• Secretary: shall record and publish the minutes of each monthly meeting and post them online; shall record the minutes of all board meetings; and shall handle all correspondence under the supervision of the President.

• Treasurer: shall head the budget committee; is authorized to pay all necessary bills until June 30.

• Assistant Treasurer: shall assist the treasurer by gathering necessary receipts and forms from committees, then submitting to the treasurer for signature and check release.  Does not have check signing authority.

• Council Delegates: shall represent their unit at the PTA Council meetings.

Committee Chair Folders

• After School Socials organizes and coordinates after school social events for each learning community.  Recruits volunteers as needed.

• Art Show works with the school Art teachers and Principal to coordinate the annual Spring Art Show.  Recruits volunteers as needed for student artwork display and purchase by families, local artist display, art project for students, local artist painting during the show, and light food for purchase (bring in pizza truck or some other kind of simple snacks).   There will be three (3)  subcommittees with a chair for each: artwork (hanging and coordinating with art teachers for sale of pieces), activities (night of artists, and activities during the show), and food for the event.

• Bears Bookshelf accept/requests donations of gently used books from families, sort and label the books with the appropriate stickers, restock and organize books on the shelves at school.  Books to be stored at school.

• Breakfast With A Buddy coordinates before school breakfast activity, which includes food (doughnuts and milk, coffee, juice) and simple activity.  To be done the same week as the book fair and by last name to accommodate families with children in various learning communities.

• Conference Night Meals coordinates two (2) conference night dinners for the staff in November. Will set up meals in the cafeteria area to accommodate all three learning communities in one area.  Will recruit volunteers and food donations as necessary.

• Curriculum Advisory Representative shall attend the North Royalton School District  Curriculum Committee meetings and report to the PTA at the next board meeting.  Meetings are held during the school day two (2) times per year.

• Family Social will create three (3) subcommittees to help with individual learning communities (PreK and K; 1 and 2; and 3 and 4), recruits subcommittee chairs, and coordinates subcommittees.  Each subcommittee coordinates one (1) evening activity per year promoting family involvement (game night, Bingo night, skating, dance party, etc.).

• Field Day Coordinator helps coordinate with the PE teachers the necessary activities for the spring Field Day.  Recruits volunteers as needed.

• Financial Review will be the head of the Financial Review Committee for the unit and will be the leader in the financial review of the unit’s books in July/August. This committee shall have a minimum of three (3) volunteers and one alternate on it for the unit’s end of the year financial review.  Will do monthly reconciliations during PTA meetings or other designated time, of the unit’s statements and checkbook.

• Fourth Grade Social & Swag coordinates activities for the end of the year 4th grade memory day.  Organizes, purchases and designs (if needed) an item to be distributed to fourth graders in memory of their time at the school.  In addition, distributes to the school community a list of current places to buy spirit wear in September.

• Goals will meet at the beginning of the year to establish clear goals for programs and extra enrichment for the students (STEM days, guest speakers to enrich student knowledge, projects or equipment needed to enhance the students’ days that is not provided by the school, etc.) to be accomplished during the year.  Will then present to the board for approval and vote.  Will work with the 2nd VP as necessary to implement goals.

• Holiday Shop plans and presents, as a service to students and parents, a gift buying opportunity during the holiday season in November or December.  Recruits volunteers as needed.

• Health, Wellness & Safety represents the North Royalton Elementary School PTA when attending the Health and Wellness meeting with the district wellness coordinator and food director to discuss nutrition and other health-related issues; this meeting is twice a year during school hours; shall report back at the general meetings. Shall also inform the unit on any safety issues. May also locate and distribute materials from PTA and/or other sources to parents and students regarding recent/current concerns.

• Incentive Programs coordinates Heinen’s Tasteful Rewards, Box Tops, and Amazon programs. Provides information regarding the programs and provides updates or forms to membership as needed.  Organizes dining nights with local establishments for fundraising if necessary (during the second semester). Can be done from home.

• Math Enrichment runs the extracurricular math enrichment program. Coordinates with teachers to determine areas of enrichment needed for specific grade levels.  Will display enrichment activities in common areas or provide activities to take home and return to school/PTA.  Will provide rewards for exceptional participation where appropriate.

• Nominating Committee elected in January

• Pride Patrol oversees that students are making sure the hallways are kept clean (picking up trash, closing lockers, keeping playgrounds clean, etc) and promotes pride in the school across all grade levels.  Coordinates and schedules with teachers for time slots that do not disrupt classroom activities or learning.

• Reflections works with principal, classroom, music, and art teachers to obtain entries for the National PTA Reflections Project.  Either presents the program in classrooms or works with the teachers to have them promote to their classes.  Coordinates project with the North Royalton Council Reflections Chairman.

• Room Parent Coordinator coordinates selection of headroom parents, meets with Head Room Parents to discuss guidelines, policies, and planning of parties.  Keeps classroom head room parents informed of party rules, meetings, and teacher needs.  Will create three (3) subcommittees to help with individual learning communities (PreK and K; 1 and 2; and 3 and 4).  Obtains volunteers as needed.  Helps facilitate mentorship where possible and needed.

• Scholarships form a committee of at least three (3) members to independently read High School Senior Scholarship Applications and select North Royalton Elementary School PTA’s recipients for the current school year. The chairperson must submit their nominees to the Council Scholarship Chair.  No parent of a Senior may be on this committee. These committee members work independently. No meetings.

• Staff Appreciation plans and coordinates the week’s activities, gifts and/or luncheon or breakfast.  Recruits volunteers as needed.

• Transportation represents the school at district transportation meetings regarding transportation issues of the school community.  Reports back at the general meeting with any findings.  The representative helps the district decide if appeals to bus stops are appropriate.

• Veteran's Day assists the North Royalton Elementary principal with coordinating necessary activities associated with the school's annual Veteran’s Day assembly and breakfast. 

• Welcome Back coordinates one luncheon or breakfast for staff at the beginning of the school year.

• Welcoming - New Families works with the 1st VP to welcome new families to the school.