What We Do

The Power of PTA:

• • Increase family engagement and volunteerism

    • Provide various programs and events throughout the year including Polk Pawlooza and Winter Wonderland.

  • Implement programs to engage families in student success or school improvements

    • Host a monthly Panther Den store where kids can turn in Paw tickets for rewards and trinkets

    • Host a monthly reading program that improves literacy and supports bonding through books

  • Communicate with families more effectively

    • Maintain social media pages and website to keep families up to date

    • Inform community of upcoming events with flyers and posters

  • Partner with other community organizations

    • Work with local businesses and companies to help connect families with resources

  • Enhance fundraising efforts

    • Host fundraising events throughout the year to help fund programs and activities

Proveche el poder de PTA para: 

• Incrementar la participación familiar y el voluntariado

• Implementar programas de participación familiar para lograr el éxito estudiantil o mejoras escolares

• Comunicarse con las familias de manera más eficaz 

• Aliarse con otras organizaciones de la comunidad 

• Ampliar los esfuerzos para recaudar fondos

Responsibilities of Executive Board 

President

• Leads the PTA in cooperation with the other members of the executive board

• Serve as liason between Polk PTA and Polk Elementary

• Attend El Paso ISD PTA Council meetings, and lead executive and membership meetings

• Provide meeting agendas and lead meetings according to Robert's Rules

1st Vice President -- Programs

• Identify community needs by surveying families and school personnel

• Evaluate existing programs and determine relevancy and future plans

• Research program providers and/or ideas aligned with identified needs and goals

• Provide year-round programming to establish the PTA's focus on family engagement

• Coordinate Polk PTA's programs

• Network with PTA Programs Leaders in your community to collaborate on common goals

2nd Vice President -- Membership

• Lead all membership campaigns for Polk Elementary

• Maintain membership records and provide a roster at monthly meetings

• Submit members and dues to Texas PTA

• Ensure Polk PTA meets all requirements of the Standards of Continuing Affiliation

• Recruit new members throughout the year - A Voice for Every Child!

• Engage school administration and faculty in supporting Polk PTA

• Share the importance of PTA and publicize the vision, mission, priorities, and benefits of membership

3rd Vice President -- Fundraising

• Provide plans on how to properly raise funds necessary for Polk PTA to function for the entire school year

• Oversee and coordinate all fundraising events, including Polk PAWLOOZA, Book Fair & Spirit Wear

• Coordinate partinerships with local businesses and community supporters

4th Vice President -- Communications

• Oversee writing and designing all PTA publications, with administration approval

• Update social media, including Facebook and Instagram, regularly

• Assist with digital flyers and graphics for PTA events and programs

Treasurer

• Understand and follow rules and regulations set by Texas PTA

• Maintain financial records and distribute monthly financial report at all meetings

• Update financial information regularly and provide all necessary information to reconciliation person

Secretary

• Record minutes in both membership and executive meetings, and bind and file appropriately

• Coordinate with treasurer to ensure that all approved minutes are available for financial reconciliation

• Maintain check in lists and ensure quorum is met by coordinating with VP Membershp

Parliamentarian

• Keep track of bylaws and standing rules

• Relay important information regarding bylaws and standing rules at all meetings

• Lead updating of bylaws and standing rules as needed