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 eight elected positions of the PTSA.
Interested students, parents/guardians, and staff should email us using the form below 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 form below 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
PTSA 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.)
PTSA 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.
PTSA Recording Secretary (no experience required for this position)
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.)
PTSA 1st Vice-President
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 Committee.
PTSA 2nd Vice-President
The 2nd Vice-President oversees the Lowell Beautification Day event, serves as an aide to the President, and is able to perform the duties of the President in his/her absence.
PTSA Auditor (no experience required, but you may want to talk with the previous 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.
PTSA Historian (no experience required for this position)
The Historian assembles and preserves the PTSA's record of activities and achievements.
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.)
PTSA 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.
PTSA Recording Secretary (no experience required for this position)
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.)
PTSA 1st Vice-President
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 Committee.
PTSA 2nd Vice-President
The 2nd Vice-President oversees the Lowell Beautification Day event, serves as an aide to the President, and is able to perform the duties of the President in his/her absence.
PTSA Auditor (no experience required, but you may want to talk with the previous 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.
PTSA Historian (no experience required for this position)
The Historian assembles and preserves the PTSA's record of activities and achievements.
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.