Dear KDE Parents, Volunteers and PTA Members,
The Nominating Committee is interested in your suggestions for officer candidates to serve on the PTA Executive Board for the 2016-17 school year. This is a great way to make an invaluable contribution to the children at Davidson Elementary. There are many different positions available, so please consider serving on the Board. If you or someone you know is interested in serving in one of the executive positions listed below, please complete the online form below no later than February 12th. The committee will contact all nominees. Be sure to nominate only those who have given their consent to serve if elected.
Online Nomination Form: http://goo.gl/forms/iLmHWvRJ1U
All nominees being considered for office must be PTA members in good standing and be able to successfully fulfill the duties of the position. Elections for the 2016-17 PTA Board will be held at the March 22nd General Membership Meeting.
In addition to the Executive Board positions described below, the PTA also appoints over 100 additional standing board members, committee chairs and room parents each year. If you are not interested in an executive board position for next year, we encourage you to consider one of the many great positions that will be made available to parents closer to the end of this school year.
If you have any questions please contact Nominating Committee Chair, Anne Doyle at membership@kdepta.org
Thank you for your continued support and consideration!
Note: The Nominating Committee is only responsible for slating the officer positions listed. A nomination does not guarantee the position as an officer, each candidate will be carefully considered for the office he/she is being nominated for. The slated officers as well as any nominations from the floor will be elected by majority vote at our next general membership meeting. All suggestions are confidential.
Officer Descriptions and Duties
Each term is for one year; however a person may serve two consecutive terms in the same position. A procedural notebook is provided for every board position. Executive Board meetings are once a month with other duties performed as needed. All officers shall complete the Texas PTA Leadership Orientation.
President – Presides over all PTA meetings. Coordinates work of officers and committees. Is a member of all committees except the Nominating and Audit Committees. Authorized to sign on bank accounts. Attends monthly local, council, VIPS, and presidents’ meetings. Should attend Summer Leadership seminar, Area 10 conferences, and Texas PTA Convention. Liaison between the school and the PTA.
1st VP, Programs – Responsible for PTA sponsored programs. Aide to the president. Presides over meetings in the president’s absence. Performs other duties as assigned by the president or the association. May be called upon to preside as the president if position is vacated for any reason, until the local unit board can elect a replacement. Authorized to sign on bank accounts.
2nd VP, Membership – Responsible for PTA membership drive. Authorized to sign on bank accounts. Presides over meetings in the president’s absence (in designated order). Performs other duties as assigned by the president or the association.
3rd VP, Fundraising – Responsible for PTA fundraising. Presides over meetings in the president’s absence (in designated order). Performs other duties assigned by the president or the association.
4th VP, Family Engagement – Responsible for volunteer coordination. Presides over meetings in the president’s absence (in designated order). Performs other duties assigned by the president or the association.
5th VP, Communication – Responsible for communication to members, school and public. Oversees social media, print materials and yearbook committees. Presides over meetings in the president’s absence (in designated order). Performs other duties assigned by the president or the association.
Treasurer – Responsible for all funds of the association and maintaining and keeping accurate books and records. Chairs the Budget Committee. Authorized to sign on bank accounts. Presents financial reports, both written and verbal, at all meetings. Performs other duties assigned by the president or the association.
Secretary – Responsible for recording minutes of the association and keeping accurate records of all official work of the association. Chairs Bylaws committee. Performs other duties assigned by the president or the association.
