PTSA ELECTIONS FOR 24-25 SCHOOL YEAR

The MHS PTSA will conduct our annual election of officers in May 2024. We are now seeking nominees for the following PTSA positions for the 24-25 school year:

President

• Oversees and coordinates the work of an executive board to run a PTSA effectively

• Presides at PTSA board and association meetings

• Serves as the official contact, communicator and representative of a PTSA

• Designated as an authorized signer for PTSA checks,contracts and authorizations for payment

• Works with other PTSA leaders to connect families, school and community to support student success

Executive Vice President

• Works as the primary aide to the president

• Helps lead a PTA towards specific goals consistent with PTA purposes and policies

• Performs president’s duties in his or her absence

• Carries out other duties outlined in unit bylaws and standing rules or as assigned

Secretary

• Takes minutes at board and association meetings

• Co-signs formal papers with president: authorizations for payment, resolutions and formal letters Handles PTSA correspondence as directed by the president

• Maintains and preserves PTSA records and important documents to pass on at the end of the term

Treasurer

• Maintains permanent records to track unit funds and financial transactions

• Chairs budget committee and prepares annual budget for adoption by the association

• Pays all PTSA bills as authorized by board or association

• Prepares reports for every board and association meeting and an annual financial report

• Ensures taxes and reports required by PTSA bylaws, insurance or federal and state governments are completed and submitted by the due dates

VP, Chairperson of Operations 

• Assisting President on operational duties and lead committees assigned by the association.

Membership Chairperson  

• Creating and implementing a membership plan, collecting dues, and providing membership reports at PTSA association meetings.

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President, Treasurer and Secretary are the 3 positions required for our PTSA to be viable.  However, there are additional opportunities to lead such as family engagement chairperson, media & communications chairperson, fundraiser chairperson, among others.  

Requirements for nominees are:

• Must be an active member with any PTA (not necessary MHS), and join MHS PTSA upon nomination.

• Must be enthusiastic and supportive of PTSA

• Should be willing to give PTSA a satisfactory level of priority and commitment, including attendance at meetings

• Should be able to work well with people

If you are interested or have questions about this, please email Casey McMurray (cmcmurra@musd.org) with your name and which position you are interested in. You can also use this form to submit your name as a candidate for one of the open positions.

Nominations are due by Friday, May 3, 2024.  Our PTSA election will take place on May 15, 2024, at 6pm. We look forward to hearing from you. Nobody can do everything, but everybody can do something.