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Key Role – President
- You lead the PTA board, run meetings, and are the official voice of your PTA. You also sign checks and serve as a member of every committee (except nominating and financial review).
When You First Start
- Read last year’s files, bylaws, and rules to see what was done in previous terms
- Meet with the outgoing president to learn what worked and what didn’t
- Get login credentials for the PTA website and social media
- Input a board roster with everyone’s contact info to the officer contact system
- Update bank signature cards with the treasurer
- Review the Insurance Guide
Every Month
Facilitating:
- Prepare and send out meeting agendas in advance
- Run board meetings and keep things on track
- Review financial and membership reports
- Sign checks alongside another board member
Collaborating & Communicating:
- Check in with your team on upcoming events
- Meet regularly with the school principal
- Thank volunteers and keep communication flowing
Running Good Meetings
- Share the agenda ahead of time
- Stay neutral and let everyone participate
- Wrap up each meeting with a clear summary of next steps
- Add social time before or after meetings to boost participation
Working With the School
- Build a strong partnership with the principal
- Stay informed on school needs and district events
- Invite staff to become PTA members
- Attend school board meetings and offer PTA presentations
Other Useful Information
Key Resources:
- California State PTA: capta.org
- National PTA: pta.org
- Online program for officer contacts, document uploads, and bylaws tools
- Online Membership management system
- Online PTA Accounting Software
