1. Committees
  2. Peacemakers Board (Officers, Parent Reps, Staff Reps + Communications, Membership, And Volunteer Chairs)
Peacemakers Board (Officers, Parent Reps, Staff Reps + Communications, Membership, and Volunteer Chairs)

Coordinate PTA operations throughout the school year.

 

Number of Chairs: 1-2

Meetings:

  • Peacemaker Executive Board meets Monthly (Officers + parent and teacher reps)
  • Peacemaker Committee Leads are invited to the Monthy Board meeting when they have support needs or to advise on the work of the Peacemakers
  • Peacemaker General Membership Meeting is three times a year (October, February, and May)
  • PTA Committees meet on an as-needed basis, advise the board, and make requests as needed.

 

General  roles:

Executive Board (Officers to Elected Positions)

  • President
  • Vice/Co-President
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • Parliamentarian
  • Maplewood Principal

 

General Board Members:

  • Communications Chairs
  • Membership Chairs
  • Advocacy Chair
  • Volunteer Coordinators
  • Parent Representatives for Grade Levels
  • Staff Representatives (Teachers, Staff, Principal)
  • Committee Chairs and Leads

Positions (9/15 filled)

PTA President Signed Up: 2 / 2

"Attend Yearly PTA Convention Lead all PTA general (Oct, Feb, May) and Board meetings Create agenda and facilitate PTA meetings (Oct, Feb, May) Manage overall objectives and strategies of PTA Act as liaison between parents and principal/staff Recruit and oversee PTA Committee Chairs Speak at Back to School Night (September) and other events Help execute activities as needed"

PTA Co-President Signed Up: 1 / 1

"Attend yearly PTA Convention Attend PTA general meetings and board meetings Support the President by assisting to make sure the PTA is successful Attend all PTA general and Board meetings, ensuring all who are present act within Bylaws, and within some approximation of parliamentary procedure Conduct meeting if President cannot attend Attend monthly CAC meetings or have a designated rep attend Assist in recruitment and oversee PTA Committee Chairs"

Secretary Signed Up: 3 / 3

"Attend yearly PTA Convention (optional) Attend PTA general meetings and board meetings Take minutes at PTA meetings, and post in MM Google Drive folder Email copy of minutes to Board members so they can be approved by the membership Count a rising vote when requested by the presiding officer Ensure Board members are reminded of meetings each month Assist with copies for Wednesday folder events Have on hand for reference at each meeting the following: bylaws and standing rules; agenda and minutes; copies of treasurer's reports; approved budget; list of: membership and committees and their members; yearly calendar"

Treasurer Signed Up: 1 / 2

"Attend Yearly PTA Convention Attend PTA general meetings and board meetings Prepare the annual tax return Inform committees of budgeted funds Pay bills and reimbursements as required Oversee ongoing PTA finances Ensure adherence to approved PTA budget Prepare and present budget report for each PTA meeting Prepare and present year-end report Advise in the development of future budget"
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Communications Chair Signed Up: 1 / 2

"Attend PTA general meetings and board meetings Coordinate communication schedule for events and projects throughout the year Write messages for communication and pushes to the appropriate channels for distribution (social media, newsletter, school-wide texts and emails) as needed Assist PTA Presidents on board communication as needed"
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Advocacy Chair Signed Up: 1 / 1

Help keep the campus in the know about any upcoming advocacy or election related topics and issues they should be aware of, weigh in on, or take action on. Read 3-5 advocacy-related lists serve emails per week, synthesize and distill down to the top 3 things Maplewood families need to know for this week about advocacy... For example: one thing to know, one thing to explore/learn about, and one thing to take action on.

Membership Chair Signed Up: 1 / 2

"Coordinate membership effort at Back to School Night or other beginning-of-year event Coordinate volunteers to gather new student information Ensure Konstella data is updated at the beginning of the year"
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Volunteer Coordinator Signed Up: 1 / 1

"Assist Chairs of committees and board members with volunteer recruitment. Creat volunteer signups in Konstella as needed Assist with or delegate day-of volunteer coordination (check-in booth) Manage end-of-year “Volunteer of the Year” award and appreciation event"

PreK thru First Grade Parent Representative Signed Up: 1 / 1

"Attend PTA general meetings and board meetings Vote on PTA issues (Executive Board elections, fundraisers, etc.) Help coordinate family engagement activities for your grade level."

2nd & 3rd Grades Parent Representative Signed Up: 0 / 1

"Attend PTA general meetings and board meetings Vote on PTA issues (Executive Board elections, fundraisers, etc.) Help coordinate family engagement activities for your grade level."
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4th & 5th Grade Parent Representative Signed Up: 0 / 1

"Attend PTA general meetings and board meetings Vote on PTA issues (Executive Board elections, fundraisers, etc.) Help coordinate family engagement activities for your grade level."
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SPED Parent Representative Signed Up: 0 / 1

"Attend PTA general meetings and board meetings Vote on PTA issues (Executive Board elections, fundraisers, etc.) Help coordinate family engagement activities for your grade level."
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Parlimentarian Signed Up: 1 / 1

"Attend PTA general meetings and board meetings Ensure quorum is met when voting occurs Ensure board is adhering to bylaws Assist board in other ways as needed Manage time allocated for agenda items to ensure voting on all issues Submit any changes to Standing Rules and Bylaws to TXPTA when requested."

Teacher Representatives Signed Up: 2 / 2

Principal Signed Up: 1 / 1