President

Work closely with the Principal, PTA board members, and parents to organize and lead PTA activities throughout the school year.  

Determine, with the PTA Board, the strategic and tactical goals of the PTA and work to achieve the goals during the school year.  

Administer the PTA according to its Bylaws, overseeing the PTA budget and alignment of the budget to PTA goals.

Help communicate PTA programs and events to the school and district community.

Represent Norcrest Elementary PTA at school meetings, district forums and with all external communications regarding the PTA.  

Evaluate PTA programs and be willing to introduce new programs that foster a strong rapport and relationship with teachers, staff and students to promote a wonderful learning environment for Norcrest Elementary.  

The President also fosters relationships with the families at our school by introducing new programs that inspire and enrich family life and community.

Attend monthly PTA Council meetings and run monthly executive and general session meetings.  

Meet with the Principal, as needed.  

Review and approve all written materials produced by PTA, including the Yearbook.

Meet with the board-elect to set goals and prioritize projects.  

Help recruit committee chairs and committee members, working to achieve a balance of experienced and new members, and trying to obtain representation for all areas and grades within the community.  

Ratify the appointment of all committee chairs so they can begin planning their activities.

Be ready to jump in and help on all major PTA events, such as Field Day, Winter Wonderland, Bingo Bash and Kindergarten Round Up.

Maintain and update the PTA shared drive to ensure successful transitions in the future.