PTA Executive Board Positions
Below is a brief explanation of each position. If you have any questions concerning a position, please contact us by email. Please know that some positions do not require you to be on campus or donate a lot of time, and can be held by working parents, grandparents, etc. You must be a Redland Oaks PTA member to hold a board position and should have served at least two years on the board to hold an officer position. All are welcome and encouraged to become a member!
EXECUTIVE BOARD POSITIONS
President- Stephanie
1st VP(Services)- Lynn
2nd VP(Fundraising)-
Secretary- Michelle
Treasurer- Spencer
Parliamentarian- Antonette
BOARD COMMITTEE POSITIONS
ADEPT (Alcohol and Drug Education, Prevention, and Training)
Work with school counselors to schedule and organize events for Red Ribbon Week. This includes decorating the school and conducting poster contest. (Poster contest is optional) Arrange for poster judging and awards.
ART APPRECIATION
Plan, organize and schedule art lessons for student body with help of a co-chair, teachers and volunteers. Organize monthly art sample lessons with grade level coordinators and volunteers. Schedule art lessons with teachers.
FALL FESTIVAL/SILENT AUCTION
Plan, organize and coordinate various sub committees for the successful execution of our annual fall festival/silent auction. This position requires strong organization skills and a passion for fundraising. You will need to assist in soliciting donations from local businesses, work with vendors/sponsors, ensure enough volunteers are scheduled for the event, and post event appreciation activities for volunteers and donors.
COUNCIL DELEGATE
Attend ALL Northeast Council meetings in order to relay the latest district information to the local unit.
FACULTY APPRECIATION
Organize and oversee recognition of school employees on selected occasions with events and token gifts. Events to include but not limited to birthdays, luncheons, holidays, back to school breakfast etc. Assist with recognition of cafeteria and custodial staff during the holidays.
HOMEROOM PARENT COORDINATOR
Organize volunteer information collected from welcome packets and other sources to assign individuals as homeroom representatives. Distribute appropriate classroom information to each representative and provide training in school and PTA procedures. Assist in distribution and organization of sample letters for events, and PTA funds to assist with class parties.
LIFE MEMBERSHIP/FOUNDERS DAY
Collect life membership nominations with committee and submit paperwork to the Texas State PTA. Submit to NE Council award recipient’s names & reservations for Founder’s Day. Coordinate volunteers to assist with Founder’s Day invitations, name tags, and poster.
MEMBERSHIP
Promote and encourage membership. Collect dues and prepare/issue cards. Submit information to Texas State PTA. Maintain current member list. Submit results of membership drives from fall and spring to TX State PTA for award recognition.
NOTIFICATION / NEWSFLYER
Publish monthly calendar and newsflyer listing all current and upcoming events with the school and PTA. Copy and distribute calendar/newsflyer at the beginning of each month. Coordinate with webmaster to keep information published to PTA’s website. Conduct all correspondence relating to the association, including gratitude, sympathy, and congratulations, according to procedures detailed in the bylaws. Maintain PTA bulletin board information.
PARENT EDUCATION
Provide support for school and community. Organize and assist with community functions or family awareness events.
SAFETY/BIKE RODEO
Organize bike rodeo with Principal and SAPD Safe Officer. Provide necessary handouts to kids and arrange participation and recognition awards. Coordinate volunteers to help manage event.
SPECIAL NEEDS
Improve communication and services to special needs parents and children. Promote awareness and support within the school and community.
SPIRIT SHOP
Organize and maintain product sales including meet the teacher night and other PTA functions. Coordinate volunteers for all spirt shop events. Plan inventory for the annual Spirit Shop holiday shop week
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
Coordinate volunteers as needed for various school functions. Collect, maintain, and distribute volunteer information to appropriate committees. Provide training as necessary for specific tasks.
Watch D.O.G.S. COORDINATOR
Coordinate volunteer Dads as needed for various school functions. Collect, maintain, and distribute volunteer information to appropriate committees. Provide training as necessary for specific tasks. Coordinate campus schedules for participating Dad’s with Assistant Principal.
FIFTH GRADE PARTY
Organize 5th grade activities in preparation for the party at the end of the year. This requires that you have a 5th grade student. Duties will include creating a committee of 5th grade parents to help organize the party. Organize a 5th grade t-shirt design contest will all 5th grade students.
WEBSITE MAINTENANCE
Responsibilities include but are not limited to keeping the domain name www.redlandoakspta.com current and the information on the website updated. Keeping forms, contacts, and articles current and troubleshooting any problems with the site on a monthly basis. Gathering information to post from various sources to include all board positions, school calendar events and activities, and any school or PTA flyers sent home with the students. This position works closely with notification/newsflyer position.
EXECUTIVE BOARD POSITIONS
President- Stephanie
1st VP(Services)- Lynn
2nd VP(Fundraising)-
Secretary- Michelle
Treasurer- Spencer
Parliamentarian- Antonette
BOARD COMMITTEE POSITIONS
ADEPT (Alcohol and Drug Education, Prevention, and Training)
Work with school counselors to schedule and organize events for Red Ribbon Week. This includes decorating the school and conducting poster contest. (Poster contest is optional) Arrange for poster judging and awards.
ART APPRECIATION
Plan, organize and schedule art lessons for student body with help of a co-chair, teachers and volunteers. Organize monthly art sample lessons with grade level coordinators and volunteers. Schedule art lessons with teachers.
FALL FESTIVAL/SILENT AUCTION
Plan, organize and coordinate various sub committees for the successful execution of our annual fall festival/silent auction. This position requires strong organization skills and a passion for fundraising. You will need to assist in soliciting donations from local businesses, work with vendors/sponsors, ensure enough volunteers are scheduled for the event, and post event appreciation activities for volunteers and donors.
COUNCIL DELEGATE
Attend ALL Northeast Council meetings in order to relay the latest district information to the local unit.
FACULTY APPRECIATION
Organize and oversee recognition of school employees on selected occasions with events and token gifts. Events to include but not limited to birthdays, luncheons, holidays, back to school breakfast etc. Assist with recognition of cafeteria and custodial staff during the holidays.
HOMEROOM PARENT COORDINATOR
Organize volunteer information collected from welcome packets and other sources to assign individuals as homeroom representatives. Distribute appropriate classroom information to each representative and provide training in school and PTA procedures. Assist in distribution and organization of sample letters for events, and PTA funds to assist with class parties.
LIFE MEMBERSHIP/FOUNDERS DAY
Collect life membership nominations with committee and submit paperwork to the Texas State PTA. Submit to NE Council award recipient’s names & reservations for Founder’s Day. Coordinate volunteers to assist with Founder’s Day invitations, name tags, and poster.
MEMBERSHIP
Promote and encourage membership. Collect dues and prepare/issue cards. Submit information to Texas State PTA. Maintain current member list. Submit results of membership drives from fall and spring to TX State PTA for award recognition.
NOTIFICATION / NEWSFLYER
Publish monthly calendar and newsflyer listing all current and upcoming events with the school and PTA. Copy and distribute calendar/newsflyer at the beginning of each month. Coordinate with webmaster to keep information published to PTA’s website. Conduct all correspondence relating to the association, including gratitude, sympathy, and congratulations, according to procedures detailed in the bylaws. Maintain PTA bulletin board information.
PARENT EDUCATION
Provide support for school and community. Organize and assist with community functions or family awareness events.
SAFETY/BIKE RODEO
Organize bike rodeo with Principal and SAPD Safe Officer. Provide necessary handouts to kids and arrange participation and recognition awards. Coordinate volunteers to help manage event.
SPECIAL NEEDS
Improve communication and services to special needs parents and children. Promote awareness and support within the school and community.
SPIRIT SHOP
Organize and maintain product sales including meet the teacher night and other PTA functions. Coordinate volunteers for all spirt shop events. Plan inventory for the annual Spirit Shop holiday shop week
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
Coordinate volunteers as needed for various school functions. Collect, maintain, and distribute volunteer information to appropriate committees. Provide training as necessary for specific tasks.
Watch D.O.G.S. COORDINATOR
Coordinate volunteer Dads as needed for various school functions. Collect, maintain, and distribute volunteer information to appropriate committees. Provide training as necessary for specific tasks. Coordinate campus schedules for participating Dad’s with Assistant Principal.
FIFTH GRADE PARTY
Organize 5th grade activities in preparation for the party at the end of the year. This requires that you have a 5th grade student. Duties will include creating a committee of 5th grade parents to help organize the party. Organize a 5th grade t-shirt design contest will all 5th grade students.
WEBSITE MAINTENANCE
Responsibilities include but are not limited to keeping the domain name www.redlandoakspta.com current and the information on the website updated. Keeping forms, contacts, and articles current and troubleshooting any problems with the site on a monthly basis. Gathering information to post from various sources to include all board positions, school calendar events and activities, and any school or PTA flyers sent home with the students. This position works closely with notification/newsflyer position.