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Joining the PTSA Board
The Lowell PTSA Nominating Committee is elected by the general membership no later than the meeting in January/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 fill out the Nomination Form, or email [email protected] 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 the 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." In spring, the slate will be presented to the general PTSA membership. At the election meeting in May, 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.
Update: See the newly elected 2024-2025 Board here! If you are interested in a vacant position or an appointed position, there is still time. Please email [email protected]
Interested students, parents/guardians, and staff should fill out the Nomination Form, or email [email protected] 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 the 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." In spring, the slate will be presented to the general PTSA membership. At the election meeting in May, 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.
Update: See the newly elected 2024-2025 Board here! If you are interested in a vacant position or an appointed position, there is still time. Please email [email protected]
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 an observer on the board, and is often interested in learning more about becoming the PTSA President in a future year. The EVP also serves as the primary aide to the President and performs the duties of the President in his/her absence. (Click here for a full description.)
VP - Grants
The Vice President of Grants oversees the Grants Process and collaborates with the Grants Committee. They also serve as an aide to the President, and can perform the duties of the President in his/her absence.
VP - Special Programs
The Vice President of Special Programs oversees special events like the Lowell Beautification Day. They also serve as an aide to the President, and can 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. (Click here for a full description.)
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. (Click here for a full description.)
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. (Click here for a full description.)
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 Chair
The Hospitality Chair 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).
Fundraising Chair
The Fundraising Chair promotes contributions to the Lowell Fund, and works with the executive board to plan a fundraising ask campaign; reports on fundraising plans at board meetings. (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 an observer on the board, and is often interested in learning more about becoming the PTSA President in a future year. The EVP also serves as the primary aide to the President and performs the duties of the President in his/her absence. (Click here for a full description.)
VP - Grants
The Vice President of Grants oversees the Grants Process and collaborates with the Grants Committee. They also serve as an aide to the President, and can perform the duties of the President in his/her absence.
VP - Special Programs
The Vice President of Special Programs oversees special events like the Lowell Beautification Day. They also serve as an aide to the President, and can 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. (Click here for a full description.)
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. (Click here for a full description.)
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. (Click here for a full description.)
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 Chair
The Hospitality Chair 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).
Fundraising Chair
The Fundraising Chair promotes contributions to the Lowell Fund, and works with the executive board to plan a fundraising ask campaign; reports on fundraising plans at board meetings. (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; (see Bylaws)
- 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.
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