1. PTA Leadership Information Session
March 2, 2017

2. Agenda Welcome and Introductions PTA Mission and Goals
PTA Organization
Executive Board Responsibilities and Expectations
Reasons to Get Involved in the PTA
Open Board Positions
Executive Board Election Process
Filling Committee Chair Roles
Questions?

3. The Forestville PTA Presents… Our 2016-2017 Mission
Renovation Integration
Inclusion and Participation
Service and Stewardship
Growth and Development

4. The Forestville PTA Presents… Our 2016-2017 Mission
Renovation Integration
Inclusion and Participation
Service and Stewardship
Growth and Development
The Forestville PTA Presents…
Our Mission
GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
To enhance the Forestville experience by implementing activities and curriculum events that contribute to the social, character, academic and professional growth of our children, our teachers and our families
Fall and Spring Book Fairs
Pajama Party (K-3)
Sock Hop (4-6)
Spelling Bee
Day of Service
Talent Shows
School Musical
Grade Level Coffees
Spanish Immersion Program
Teacher Stipends
Teacher Continuing Education Support
Field Trips, Speakers and Assemblies
GRACE Art
Science Enrichment Activities

5. The Forestville PTA Presents… Our 2016-2017 Mission
Renovation Integration
Inclusion and Participation
Service and Stewardship
Growth and Development
The Forestville PTA Presents…
Our Mission
INCLUSION AND PARTICIPATION
To inspire the Forestville Parent community to participate in school activities
New Family Inclusion
New Family Buddy Program
New Family Playdate
Kindergarten Playdates throughout the summer
Newcomer’s Welcome
PTA Meetings and Speaker Series
NEW Room Parent Orientation
NEW Forestville Handbook
Thanksgiving Luncheon
Ice Cream/Bingo Social
Parent Grade Level Coffees
Principal Coffees

6. The Forestville PTA Presents… Our 2016-2017 Mission
Renovation Integration
Inclusion and Participation
Service and Stewardship
Growth and Development
The Forestville PTA Presents…
Our Mission
SERVICE AND STEWARDSHIP
To promote awareness about the needs of the world and the local community leading to action that is driven by compassion
Forestville’s Sister School: Dranesville Elementary
Provide Thanksgiving baskets to families in need
Donate coats, toys, and books
Team FURestville Pet Supply Drive
School-Wide Day of Service
Stop Hunger Now
Raise funds and package 100,000 meals for schools and orphanages  
Enhanced recycling program implemented school-wide
Weekly donations of food to Embry Rucker Community Shelter

7. Forestville Staff Representatives
President
VP Fundraising
VP Curriculum Enhancement
VP Community Affairs
VP Social
Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer
Secretary
Parliamentarian
Volunteer Coordinator (NEW)
President-Elect
Past President
PTA Board
Safe Community Coalition Liaison/Character Education
Staff Refreshments
Open House Teacher Luncheon
Communication Management
Website Curator
Forestville Cares
SCA Liaison
Advocacy
Cardinal Club/Membership
Online Auction
Tile Art
Silent Fundraising (Amazon, Grocery Receipts, etc.)
Box Tops for Education
Business Sponsors
Fall Book Fair
Spring Book Blitz
School Supply Sale
Spirit Wear
Golf Tournament
PTA Directory
Back to School Night Babysitting
Dining Out for Forestville
Science Enrichment
Newspaper
GRACE Art
Junior Achievement
Odyssey of the Mind
Spelling Bee
Foreign Language Classes
Dance Team
Assemblies & Speakers
Field Trip Support
Teacher Continuing Education Support
Online Software Programs
Technology Upgrades
Recess /Playground Equipment
Teacher Stipends
Evening of Art
After School Activities
Yes You Can Running
Chess Club
Musical
Team FURestville
Going Green Initiatives
Lost and Found
Picture Day Coordination
Sister School
Room Parents
Landscaping and Atrium Maintenance
New Family Programs
Teacher Appreciation Week
Administrative Professional and Custodian Appreciation Weeks
Yearbook
Bingo/Ice Cream Social
Skate Night
Night of 1,000 Stars
Sock Hop
Sixth Grade Promotion
Talent Shows
Thanksgiving Luncheon
Hospitality
Grade Level Coffees
PTA Calendar
Open House Packets
PTA Meeting Schedule
Bulletin Board Coordination
PTA Speaker Series Coordination
By-Laws Review
Procedure Oversight
PTA Speaker Series Assistance
Volunteer Coordination for Cafeteria and Computer Lab
Library Volunteers
Junior Achievement Volunteers
Volunteer Recruitment at beginning of year
Manage volunteer needs and ensure communications and website are updated
Forestville Staff Representatives
Principal
Assistant Principal
Teacher Representative
Elected Board Member
Non-Voting Member

8. Executive Board Responsibilities and Expectations
Hold position for two years
Join the PTA
Attend monthly Board, General and Parent meetings (Board meetings and General PTA meetings are each held on Friday mornings, one each per month)
Consult with the President and Treasurer in setting the budget for your area prior to the start of the school year
Attend Back to School Nights
Speak at General PTA meetings
Oversee all of the activities within your area of responsibility
Work with committee chairs to review budgets and expectations prior to activities
Ensure a smooth transition between terms
Meet with predecessor and collect files
Review and sign all expense receipts and reimbursements
Ensure that income is accounted for properly and put into the safe for the Assistant Treasurer to deposit

9. Reasons to Get Involved in the PTA
Volunteering makes a big difference. Research consistently shows that kids whose parents are involved in their schools do better.
Volunteering offers tangible ways to be part of things.
It feels great to participate! Your child spends a lot of time at school, and it’s great to share some of her school-related experiences with him/her.
You’ll get to know other parents. It’s powerful to create a circle of adult friends around a school, and having a shared interest is a good place to start.
It’s a manageable commitment. Volunteering can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be.
It’s fun! Even simple events like game night can spice up your week.
You can tailor volunteering to play to your strengths. There are many ways to contribute, some of which are sure to complement your strengths, interests, or professional skills.
Have a great idea? Volunteering gives you opportunities to get your ideas out there.
Volunteering provides another way to get to know school and support staff to better understand their needs and ideas.

10. 2016-2017 Open Board Positions We are filling the following positions:
President
VP Fundraising
VP Curriculum Enhancement
VP Community Affairs
VP Social
Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer
Secretary
Parliamentarian
Volunteer Coordinator
President-Elect
Open Board Positions
We are filling the following positions:
President-Elect
Treasurer
VP-Community Affairs*
VP-Social*
VP-Curriculum Enhancement
* This role is conducive to sharing responsibilities with a friend.

11. Executive Board Election Process
Interested candidates submit their name to the Nominating Committee along with the name of the position they wish to fill.
A member of the Nominating Committee will meet with each candidate to discuss the expectations of the position.
The Nominating Committee announces the nominees at the General PTA Meeting on March 15, 2017 (it needs to be at least 30 days before the April meeting).
Officers are elected at the April 21, 2017 General PTA meeting.  If there is only one nominee per position, the vote can be done by voice vote.  If there are more than two candidates for any position, a ballot is required.  The President-Elect automatically proceeds to president, so no vote is required for the President position.
Officers, except the Treasurer, assume their duties following the close of the April meeting.  The Treasurer assumes his/her position at the end of the summer, though shadowing the current Treasurer is highly recommended to learn about the process of closing the books and preparing for the audit).

12. Filling Committee Chair Roles
Once a new Board is in place, they will work with the Committee Chairs to identify positions that will be available during the school year.
We are currently in the process of contacting this year’s Chairs to inquire about their interest in staying on next year.
In addition, NEW committees may be put into place. Some of these include:
Open House Teacher Luncheon
Hospitality (Staff)
Back to School Night Babysitting
Portrait Mural

13. 2017-2018 Board Position Nominating Committee
Any Questions?
We hope you will consider getting involved in a Leadership position in the Forestville PTA.
Board Position Nominating Committee
Name
Address
Phone Number
Katie Baird
(703)
Kristin Oakes
(703)
Nicole Lefton
(202)