Special announcement about joining the 2022-2023 Lowell PTSA Board:
The LPTSA has been operating without a full Leadership Board for the past two years. Of course, the pandemic kept our students remote and our programs limited, and in this past transition year back to in-person instruction, events and programs continued to be limited. All signs indicate that schools will continue to be in person and LPTSA activity can resume in full.
Unless members of our community step up and join the Board or volunteer to work on committees we are facing the end of the following programs associated with these Board positions:
- Executive Vice President - leadership continuity, institutional knowledge, mentoring from current President
- Financial secretary - Meeting minutes
- Auditor - Financial audit for the LPTSA
- Parliamentarian - Ensures that the LPTSA runs in accordance with Bylaws and conducts election
- Hospitality - Back to School Night, 8th Grade Night, Staff Appreciation events, all other events
- Diversity & Inclusion - Joint effort work with the Administration, Alumni, and SBC to implement community-wide programs to address equity; organize opportunities to celebrate our diversity and create a community of belonging
- Family Resource - Turkey Raffle and other support programs for families
- B2B - running the B2B bookstore on campus and web store
- Staff Representative - represent the teacher and staff perspective
- College Readiness - SAT Prep, Holistic Review, Personal Statement preparation, and other college readiness programs
- Membership - promote membership and attendance to LPTSA activities
- Lowell Fund - lead effort to fund the LPTSA Grants program, events, and all LPTSA activity
- Legislative Advocacy - lead advocacy efforts within Lowell, SFUSD, and beyond
To learn more and volunteer, please read the job descriptions below and then fill out the nomination form or email Lowellptsa101@gmail.com
Joining the PTSA Board
The Lowell PTSA Nominating Committee is elected by the general membership no later than the meeting in February. This committee searches for candidates for the elected positions of the PTSA. The election for next year's board is held in the spring.
Interested students, parents/guardians, and staff should email us using the nomination / interest form stating the position(s) desired along with any relevant experience. To be eligible for election and/or to vote, you must be a member of the Lowell PTSA at least 30 days before election.
The Lowell Nominating Committee will review interested candidates and select one candidate for each elected position. The list of selected candidates is called the "slate." At the PTSA General meeting in March, the slate will be presented to the members. At the election meeting in April, the membership will vote for each elected position on the slate and for any other PTSA member present that wants to be considered for the position.
Interested students, parents/guardians, and staff should email us using the nomination / interest form stating the position(s) desired along with any relevant experience. To be eligible for election and/or to vote, you must be a member of the Lowell PTSA at least 30 days before election.
The Lowell Nominating Committee will review interested candidates and select one candidate for each elected position. The list of selected candidates is called the "slate." At the PTSA General meeting in March, the slate will be presented to the members. At the election meeting in April, the membership will vote for each elected position on the slate and for any other PTSA member present that wants to be considered for the position.
Descriptions of Elected Offices
President
The President presides over monthly PTSA meetings, prepares monthly agendas and reports, and reviews meeting minutes. The President ensures that the PTSA operates in accordance with PTSA Bylaws, and spearheads revisions as needed. The President works collaboratively with the Principal and school staff to make sure that programs offered serve the needs of the school community, and is available to talk with parents about ideas or concerns. (Click here for a full description.)
Executive Vice President
The executive vice president serves as the primary aide to the President and performs the duties of the President in his/her absence.
1st VP - Grants
The 1st Vice President serves as the primary aide to the President, performs the duties of the President in his/her absence, and oversees the Grants Process and collaborates with the Grants Committee.
2nd VP-Special Programs
The 2nd Vice-President oversees special events like the Lowell Beautification Day, serves as an aide to the President, and is able to perform the duties of the President in his/her absence.
Treasurer
The Treasurer is the authorized custodian of all funds of the Lowell High School PTSA. The Treasurer serves on the Budget Committee, pays by check all authorized bills, transfers funds, maintains accurate and detailed accounting records, and prepares monthly financial reports to present to the association and executive boards. The Treasurer also provides necessary information to the Auditor and tax preparer. (Click here for a full description.)
Financial Secretary
The Financial Secretary is responsible for collecting and depositing all monies received by the Lowell High School PTSA and keeps accurate records of deposits. The Financial Secretary also provides this information to the Treasurer to become part of the financial ledger.
Recording Secretary
The Recording Secretary keeps an accurate, concise, permanent record of the proceedings of all meetings of the association and the executive board, to be made available to the association and executive board for approval at the next meeting. (Click here for a full description.)
Auditor
The Auditor performs audits of the financial records twice per year in accordance with the California PTA guidelines and presents the audit findings at the general and executive board meetings.
Historian
The Historian assembles and preserves the PTSA’s record of activities and achievements, and prepares the association's annual report required by California State PTA.
Descriptions of Appointed Positions
Communications Chair
The Communications Chair helps PTSA members and the general public understand that the PTSA positively impacts the lives of all children and families, and is a relevant, inclusive, influential volunteer-powered association working for the well-being of children and youth (Click here for a full description).
Parliamentarian
The Parliamentarian assists the president to manage meetings and advises on parliamentary procedure, chairs Bylaws committee to review unit Bylaws each year and revise Bylaws every three years, and arranges nominating committee's first meeting, providing information on nomination and election process (Click here for a full description).
Membership Chair
The membership chair works with the membership committee to plan the annual membership campaign. The membership chair is responsible for creating and implementing a membership plan, promoting membership throughout the year, providing membership reports at PTSA board and association meetings, collecting dues, and distributing membership cards (Click here for a full description).
Hospitality
Hospitality acts as official host of a PTA in creating welcoming atmosphere at meetings and events; works with committee and other chairman to organize and set up refreshments, food, decorations, registration, greeters and baby-sitting for PTA meetings and events; maintains hospitality supplies and equipment and an updated inventory for them; presents hospitality budget for approval at executive board meeting at start of the PTA year and monitor authorized budget; reports on hospitality plans at board meetings for forthcoming PTSA events (Click here for a full description).
President
The President presides over monthly PTSA meetings, prepares monthly agendas and reports, and reviews meeting minutes. The President ensures that the PTSA operates in accordance with PTSA Bylaws, and spearheads revisions as needed. The President works collaboratively with the Principal and school staff to make sure that programs offered serve the needs of the school community, and is available to talk with parents about ideas or concerns. (Click here for a full description.)
Executive Vice President
The executive vice president serves as the primary aide to the President and performs the duties of the President in his/her absence.
1st VP - Grants
The 1st Vice President serves as the primary aide to the President, performs the duties of the President in his/her absence, and oversees the Grants Process and collaborates with the Grants Committee.
2nd VP-Special Programs
The 2nd Vice-President oversees special events like the Lowell Beautification Day, serves as an aide to the President, and is able to perform the duties of the President in his/her absence.
Treasurer
The Treasurer is the authorized custodian of all funds of the Lowell High School PTSA. The Treasurer serves on the Budget Committee, pays by check all authorized bills, transfers funds, maintains accurate and detailed accounting records, and prepares monthly financial reports to present to the association and executive boards. The Treasurer also provides necessary information to the Auditor and tax preparer. (Click here for a full description.)
Financial Secretary
The Financial Secretary is responsible for collecting and depositing all monies received by the Lowell High School PTSA and keeps accurate records of deposits. The Financial Secretary also provides this information to the Treasurer to become part of the financial ledger.
Recording Secretary
The Recording Secretary keeps an accurate, concise, permanent record of the proceedings of all meetings of the association and the executive board, to be made available to the association and executive board for approval at the next meeting. (Click here for a full description.)
Auditor
The Auditor performs audits of the financial records twice per year in accordance with the California PTA guidelines and presents the audit findings at the general and executive board meetings.
Historian
The Historian assembles and preserves the PTSA’s record of activities and achievements, and prepares the association's annual report required by California State PTA.
Descriptions of Appointed Positions
Communications Chair
The Communications Chair helps PTSA members and the general public understand that the PTSA positively impacts the lives of all children and families, and is a relevant, inclusive, influential volunteer-powered association working for the well-being of children and youth (Click here for a full description).
Parliamentarian
The Parliamentarian assists the president to manage meetings and advises on parliamentary procedure, chairs Bylaws committee to review unit Bylaws each year and revise Bylaws every three years, and arranges nominating committee's first meeting, providing information on nomination and election process (Click here for a full description).
Membership Chair
The membership chair works with the membership committee to plan the annual membership campaign. The membership chair is responsible for creating and implementing a membership plan, promoting membership throughout the year, providing membership reports at PTSA board and association meetings, collecting dues, and distributing membership cards (Click here for a full description).
Hospitality
Hospitality acts as official host of a PTA in creating welcoming atmosphere at meetings and events; works with committee and other chairman to organize and set up refreshments, food, decorations, registration, greeters and baby-sitting for PTA meetings and events; maintains hospitality supplies and equipment and an updated inventory for them; presents hospitality budget for approval at executive board meeting at start of the PTA year and monitor authorized budget; reports on hospitality plans at board meetings for forthcoming PTSA events (Click here for a full description).
Nominee Requirements
Nominee:
Nominee:
- Must be a PTSA member by at least 30 days prior to the election;
- Must support the purposes and basic policies of the PTSA and recognize that PTSA is an effective organization working for all children and youth;
- Should have effectively carried out previous PTA/PTSA and/or other organizational responsibilities;
- Should have knowledge of the organization and its role in the school and community;
- Should be willing to give PTSA priority and commitment including attendance at meetings;
- Must be fair and objective and concerned for the well-being and best interests of the PTSA; and
- Must understand the importance of effective teamwork.
I'm interested in serving!
Use the link above to fill out the form, or email Lowellptsa101@gmail.com
