Roles of Elected and Volunteer Positions

Below you will find each position description, role and time requirement. We welcome your help, contact us or see our participation area for more information.

President
Works with PTA Secretary to plan PTA meeting agendas. Facilitates PTA Meetings, communicates with committeechairpersons, communicates with principal regarding PTA questions. Works with treasurer to develop annual budget. Works with secretary to develop annual calendar of events. Reviews correspondence and newspapers addressed to PTA Responsible to review, monitor, and propose updates to by-laws. Year round activities. Requires some planning activities before school starts. Monthly meeting preparation required.
Time commitment: Minimum of 5 hours per month ongoing.

Vice President
Acts as an aid to the President and performs the duties of the President during his or her absence. Oversees the Business and Operations aspect of the organization. Year round activities. Requires some planning activities before school starts. Monthly meeting preparation required.
Time commitment: Minimum of 5 hours per month ongoing.

Treasurer
Works with PTA Board to develop annual budget. Tracks PTA budget. Prepares monthly financial reports. Handles all banking activities including writing expense checks and providing petty cash for events. Submits dues to State and
National Organization. Executes annual budget audit. Year round activities. Requires some planning activities before school starts. Monthly meeting preparation required.
Time commitment:Minimum of 5 hours per month ongoing.

Secretary
Works with secretary to develop and publish annual calendar of events. Takes notes at all PTA meetings. Writes, posts, and distributes minutes. Generates any necessary correspondence from the PTA including information included in the
school newsletter. Year round activities. Requires some planning activities before school starts. Monthly meeting preparation required.
Time commitment:Minimum of 5 hours per month ongoing.

SBDM - 2 positions
Represents the parents of Fort Wright Elementary School students on the site-based decision making committee. Attends SBDM meeting monthly and communicates to PTA.
Time commitment:2 hours per month.