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PTO Board 🍏 2026-2027

🍏 Welcome to the Duffy PTO!

We're glad you're here!

The Duffy PTO is dedicated to supporting our students, teachers, and school community while helping make Duffy a welcoming, engaging, and connected place for every family.

Here's what we're all about:

🍎 Supporting Teachers & Students

We provide classroom resources, enrichment opportunities, teacher appreciation, and funding that enhances the educational experience for every Duffy student.

🤝 Building a Connected Community

We bring families, students, teachers, and staff together through school traditions, community events, and volunteer opportunities that strengthen the Duffy community.

🌟 Advancing Equity & Access

We strive to ensure PTO programs, resources, and support reach every classroom, every student, and every family so everyone feels welcomed, included, and connected.

Interested in getting involved?

Sign up for one of our committees below—it's that simple! You'll be included in committee communications so you can stay informed and help whenever it works for you. There's no obligation to participate in everything.

Below you'll also find our PTO Executive Board, committee chairs, volunteer opportunities, and PTO meeting agendas and minutes.

We're looking forward to another fantastic school year!

Positions (7/14 filled)

Presidents Signed Up: 1 / 2

Help lead the PTO and support our school community throughout the year. Work closely with school administration, run meetings, and make sure events, committees, and volunteers feel supported and organized.
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Vice Presidents Signed Up: 1 / 2

Support the Presidents and help keep PTO activities and events running smoothly, much like the Presidents role. This role is part of leadership succession planning and provides hands-on experience across PTO committees to ensure continuity from year to year.
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Second Vice President Signed Up: 1 / 1

Treasurers Signed Up: 2 / 2

Manages PTO finances, including the budget, reimbursements, and event expenses. Works with the board to make sure PTO funds are used responsibly to support students, teachers, and school programs.

Co-Treasurer Signed Up: 0 / 1

Works alongside the Treasurers to help with reimbursements, tracking expenses, and reporting. This is a learning role designed to prepare someone to step into one of the Co-Treasurer positions in the future.
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Recording Secretary Signed Up: 1 / 1

Takes notes at PTO meetings and keeps meeting minutes and records organized. Posts PTO meetings, agendas and minutes on Konstella. Helps ensure clear communication and continuity for the board and school community.

Volunteer Coordinator Chair Signed Up: 0 / 1

Helps recruit, organize, and communicate with volunteers for PTO events and school activities. Assists PTO Chairs and volunteers setting up sign-up sheets, committees and classroom leads.
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Fundraising Committee Chairs Signed Up: 2 / 3

Plan key fundraising events that support school programs, enrichment, and PTO initiatives. Work alongside other chairs and volunteers to create fun, community-focused fundraisers that bring families together while helping support Duffy.
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Event Chairs Signed Up: 2 / 2

Event Chairs help plan and facilitate key community-building events throughout the year, working closely with the PTO and Fundraising Committee to ensure funds are raised to support these events. These roles are a great way to help bring Duffy families together, support school programs, and create fun, memorable experiences for our community.

Merchandise & Brand Chair Signed Up: 1 / 1

Oversees PTO spirit wear and school merchandise. Helps build school pride by coordinating designs, ordering, and distribution for families.

Communications Chair Signed Up: 1 / 1

Keeps families informed about PTO meetings, events, and volunteer opportunities. Manages PTO emails, newsletters, and digital updates via Konstella so information is clear and timely.

Teacher Representative Signed Up: 1 / 1

Serves as a connection between teachers and the PTO board. Shares teacher input and helps ensure PTO efforts support classrooms and school priorities.

Parent Teacher Council (PTC) Delegate Signed Up: 0 / 2

This volunteer represents Duffy on the Parent Teacher Council, comprising reps from all West Hartford public schools. Delegate attends monthly meetings and reports back to the PTO board.
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Member at Large Signed Up: 10 / 20

A great way to get involved and stay connected to the PTO without committing to a specific role. Members at Large are included in PTO board communications on Konstella, help out with events and projects as needed, and get a chance to see how different roles and committees work, making it a natural stepping stone into a future PTO position.
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