PTO Board Positions

A Guide on our board roles and responsibilities

We’re excited to give our wonderful Lee community a 'sneak peek' at our current board roles and responsibilities! We want to keep everyone in the loop on how things run. If a specific role catches your eye or you just have a quick question, feel free to reach out to the PTO at admin@rjlpto.org

PTO Board Roles & Responsibilities

 

President

Presides at all PTO Board and Annual meetings; coordinates the work of the board and committees. Authorized to sign checks in the Treasurer's absence, serves as ex-officio member of all committees, and attends monthly CISD PTO Presidents meetings.

Vice President

Presides over meetings in the President's absence; coordinates programs and printed materials for general meetings; secures facility requests. Serves as Chair of the Nominating Committee and oversees all PTO fundraising.

Treasurer

Responsible for bookkeeping, deposits, withdrawals, and check issuance. Presents financial statements at every meeting, prepares annual reports, and files IRS Form 990. Coordinates money handling for major fundraisers.

Secretary

Records minutes for all General Body and PTO Board meetings; distributes typed minutes to board members. Handles all official correspondence, reminds board of meetings, and maintains PTO bylaws.

Parliamentarian

Brings bylaws to all meetings and advises the presiding officer on parliamentary procedure (Roberts Rules of Order). Reviews bylaws annually, suggests revisions, and submits updates for the PTO website.

Webmaster

Creates and electronically distributes the weekly school newsletter to Lee staff and families. Maintains and updates the Lee Elementary PTO website with current news, events, and information.

Volunteer Coordinator

Creates and distributes volunteer signup sheets; manages all volunteer requests for school events; coordinates Kindergarten Round-Up, office volunteers, and required CISD background checks.

Book Fair Coordinator

Works with the Media Specialist to meet volunteer needs for the library and book fair; serves as the key liaison between the Media Specialist and the PTO Board.

Room Parent Coordinator

Organizes room parents for each classroom; oversees teacher birthday recognition, school parties, classroom duties, and Teacher & Staff Appreciation events.

Hospitality

Plans the Back-to-School teacher breakfast, holiday meals, and assists with Teacher Appreciation Week. Coordinates the BooHoo-Yahoo! Breakfast and staff birthday and morale programs.

Spirit Wear

Orders and tracks LEE spirit wear inventory; manages sales at school events; collects and remits all proceeds to the PTO Treasurer.

Membership

Leads the annual membership drive; distributes and tracks membership forms and dues; manages incentive celebrations and compiles the PTO school directory for distribution.

Write-A-Check (WAC)

Oversees the Write-A-Check Campaign; creates informational flyers via Peach Jar; collects and tracks contributions and manages participation incentives for students.

School Supplies

Coordinates the August school supply sale; works with vendors and staff to compile supply lists; maintains inventory of extra supplies throughout the school year.

Grants Coordinator

Opens and updates the Teacher Grants application each year; collects and organizes submissions; coordinates the review process and distribution of grants to selected teachers.

FamiLEE Event Coordinator

Organizes the Spring Carnival committee; plans games, events, food, and prizes; supervises volunteers and manages donations for this beloved community event.

Teacher Appreciation Week

Collaborates with the Room Parent Coordinator to provide special treats for all school staff; assists the Hospitality Chair in planning the teacher appreciation lunch.

Field Day & Color Run

Organizes a committee for the end-of-year Field Day; works hand-in-hand with P.E. Instructors to plan activities and volunteers for this fun school celebration.

Fundraising & Community Partners

Coordinates local retailer partnerships and Restaurant Nights; communicates logistics to families via the Latest at Lee; enrolls in and manages retailer reward and donation programs.

 

Questions? Email us at admin@rjlpto.org