Run for office: Join the PTO or SLT!
PTO & SLT Elections are held in June!
Want to join the PTO or SLT team? This is your chance! All PTO positions are up for election/re-election each year. The number of SLT positions available depends on whether any members have reached the end of their 2-year term. This year, three SLT seats are up for election.
Who can run for office? Parents, guardians, persons in parental relation who have children in PS/IS 187 are eligible to serve as an officer of the PTO or a member of the SLT, unless the parent is employed in PS/IS 187.
Learn more about the SLT and PTO roles and responsibilities:
School Leadership Team (SLT) Member (2 year commitment)
Role & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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The SLT is responsible for developing a school’s Comprehensive Educational Plan (CEP).
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The SLT is comprised of parents, faculty and the school administration.
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SLT meetings are once a month at 7:00am. Meetings are open to the public but only seated members may speak during meetings.
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SLT-subcommittees are frequently formed to focus on specific projects or issues that need more attention then a monthly meeting. The committees must have both parents and faculty and can also have non-SLT parents or faculty.
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An SLT makes a yearly evaluation of the principal’s record of developing an effective, shared decision-making relationship with the SLT members during the year.
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The SLT is not responsible for the hiring and firing of school staff.
Parent Teacher Organization Executive Board Member (1 year commitment):
President (or Co-President)
Required position
Roles & responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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Presiding at and plan agendas for all meetings of the PTO.
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Attending all regular meetings the D6 Presidents’ Council and the 187 SLT.
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Meet quarterly with the principal.
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Meet regularly with the executive board members and communicate via email and phone.
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Encourages meaningful participation in all parent and school activities.
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One of the eligible signatories on all checks.
Treasurer
Required position
Roles & responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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Responsible for all financial affairs and funds of the PTO.
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Prepares the PTO’s interim and annual financial reports as well as files the federal and state required tax documents as a 501 (c) 3
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Prepares and reports on the PTO finances at all executive board and general monthly meetings.
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Is one of the eligible signatories on all checks.
Recording Secretary
Required position
Roles & responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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Records minutes at all PTO meetings.
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Helps prepares notices, agendas, sign-in sheets and materials for distribution.
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Prepares the minutes for adoption at all PTO meetings.
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Is an eligible signatory.
Vice-President of the Elementary School (or Co-VP)
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The vice-president of the elementary school shall assist the president and shall assume the president's duties in his/her or their absence or at the president's request.
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The vice-president of the elementary school shall assist with the June transfer of organization records to the incoming executive board.
Vice-President of the Intermediate School (or Co-VP)
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The vice-president of the intermediate school shall assist the president and shall assume the president's duties in his/her or their absence or at the president's request.
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The vice-president of the intermediate school shall assist with the June transfer of organization records to the incoming executive board.
Communications Secretary (or Co-secretary):
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The communications secretary's responsibilities shall include the preparation of notices, fliers, e-mails, newsletters, agendas, sign-in sheets and materials for distribution. T
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The communications secretary shall prepare a detailed agenda which shall be posted on the PTO's website and e-group before the general meetings.
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The communications secretary shall be responsible for reviewing, maintaining and responding to all correspondence addressed to the organization in partnership with the President.