We’re looking for enthusiastic parents and caregivers to support our school community. The PTSA helps enhance students’ learning experiences through events, programs, and volunteer support. Below are our open Board and Volunteer positions for the upcoming school year.

Board Positions:

President

Description:
The President works closely with the school principal and the Vice President. Responsibilities include:

• Moderating monthly board meetings and three General Membership meetings per year.
• Writing meeting agendas (from template) and sending them to the Secretary.
• Representing the PTSA at school events and council meetings (sharing attendance with VP, Secretary, and Treasurer).
• Overseeing PTSA-sponsored programs and activities.
  Training: PTSA-approved training is required. Council and state offer additional optional online training.

Vice President

Description:
The Vice President serves as a bridge between committee chairs and the board. Responsibilities include:

• • Reporting updates from committees at monthly board meetings.
  • Attending LW Council PTSA meetings (rotating with other executive board members).
  • Participating in the annual board retreat to set yearly priorities.
  • Supporting the President and other board members as needed.
    Training: PTSA-approved training is required.

Treasurer

Description:
The Treasurer manages the PTSA finances, including:

• Running monthly financial reports.
• Processing reimbursement forms and writing checks (co-signed by President or VP).
• Supporting Financial Review activities in January and July.
• Managing required state filings and liaising with the PTSA accountant for taxes.
  Training: PTSA-approved training is required.

Co-Volunteer Coordinator (2 positions)

Description:
The volunteer coordinators manage PTSA volunteer engagement:

• Maintain the volunteer list and communicate opportunities.
• Work with event chairs to fill volunteer needs.
• Serve as the first point of contact for school staff needing volunteers.

Communications – Website / FACE

Description:

• Maintain and update the PTSA website with minutes, flyers, event information, and registration pages.
• Field inquiries related to website, emails, membership, and PTSA events.
• Work closely with FACE events to promote school community activities.

FACE (Co-Chairs)

Description:
FACE (Family & Community Engagement) team organizes community-building events, such as:

• Gingerbread House evenings
• Pumpkin carving contests
• Other family-centered events
• The role is flexible and can scale with interest and availability.

Legislative Action / Advocacy

Description:
The Legislative Action board member liaises with council and state PTSA to:

• Monitor bills and legislation affecting school-aged children.
• Brief the board on levies, bonds, or other education-related issues.
• Share information about district info sessions.
• Optional: contribute articles to the Mustang Report or Facebook posts.

Sustainability

Description:
The Sustainability board member works with the school to identify and implement environmentally responsible practices.

• Shares best practices and initiatives from the LW Council Sustainability Group.
• Encourages green and sustainable actions across the school community.

• Art Night Chair - Manage the annual Art Night at Mead!
• Reflections Co-chair - Manage the Art Competition at Mead!

• Kiln Project (Co-Chairs)

• Spring Social Co-chair - Manage the annual Spring Social at Mead!
• Moving up Party Chair - Manage the 5th grade moving up party at Mead!

• STEM Night (Co-Chair)

• International Night (2 Chairs)

• Used Book Fair (Co-Chairs)

• Special Needs - Manage this program to support individuals in need at Mead!
• Staff Appreciation Co-Chair - Manage staff appreciation and events to support the staff at Mead!
• Yearbook (Co-Chairs)