Executive Board
Join our PTA Executive Board!
Being part of the PTA Executive Board is a great way to contribute to Summer Lake Elementary. Nominations open in January and elections are held in April.
Experience isn’t necessary. Free training and support are provided by Delta Council PTA, 32nd District PTA, and California State PTA to all the board members.
Click on the links below to learn more about each position.
Available positions:
President
Oversees and coordinates the work of an executive board to run a PTA effectively
Presides at PTA board and association meetings
Serves as the official contact, communicator and representative of a PTA
Designated as an authorized signer for PTA checks, contracts and authorizations for payment
Serves as ex-officio member of all committees except the nominating committee
Works with other PTA leaders to connect families, school and community to support student success
Secretary
Takes minutes at board and association meetings
Co-signs formal papers with president: authorizations for payment, resolutions and formal letters
Handles PTA correspondence as directed by the president
Maintains and preserves PTA records and important documents to pass on at the end of the term
Treasurer
Key Role – Treasurer
Maintains permanent records to track unit funds and financial transactions
Chairs budget committee and prepares annual budget for adoption by the association
Pays all PTA bills as authorized by board or association
Prepares reports for every board and association meeting and an annual financial report
Ensures taxes and reports required by PTA bylaws, insurance or federal and state governments are completed and submitted by the due dates
VP, Communications
The PTA communications leader helps PTA members and the general public understand that PTA:
Positively impacts the lives of all children and families; and
Is a relevant, inclusive, influential volunteer-powered association working for the well-being of children and youth.
Executive Vice President
Works as the primary aide to the president
Helps lead a PTA towards specific goals consistent with PTA purposes and policies
Performs president’s duties in his or her absence
Carries out other duties outlined in unit bylaws and standing rules or as assigned
Historian
Captures, assembles and preserves record of activities and achievements of a PTA
Collects volunteer hours for PTA meetings and events
Completes and submits the PTA Unit-Annual Historian Report to council/district PTA
Displays or presents brief overview of PTA year at meeting near the end of the school year
Parliamentarian
Assists the president to manage meetings and advises on parliamentary procedure
Chairs Bylaws committee to review unit Bylaws each year and revise Bylaws every three years
Arranges nominating committee’s first meeting, providing information on nomination and election process