2025-2026

BOARD MEMBERS

Co-Presidents

Bruno

Amy

Conducts Board and General Membership Meetings
Makes appointments to Nomination, Financial Review, and Awards committees
Attends PTSA council meetings and reports on info about WSPTA and LWPTSA programs
Communicates regularly with the school principal
Works with Co-VP's of Events & Fundraising and school administration to set PTSA event calendar for the school year
Completes the Standards of Affiliation Agreement
Serves as an ex-officio member of all committees except Nominating and Financial Committees
Facilitates Grants and Teacher Stipends provided to the school
Tracks Board Member training
Coordinates LWSF luncheon participation
Facilitates LWPTSA auction donation
Trains newly-elected Board of Directors in June
Keeps legal documents notebook up to date in conjunction with Secretary
Oversees Back to School Packet in consecution with Webmaster
Oversees Membership Chair and Outreach Chair

Time Commitment: 20-25 hours per month, including meetings and coordination with the school admin, board and chair leads.

Secretary

secretary@mannptsa.org

Jess

Maintains records and PTSA legal documents
Collects agenda items from board members and prepares agenda for board and general membership meetings
Takes minutes and records all business transacted at the board and general membership meetings
Prepares minutes for approval at next meeting
Records attendance at meetings
Keeps legal documents notebook up to date in conjunction with Co-Presidents
Gives notice of board and general membership meetings

Time Commitment: 2-4 hrs per month, including meetings & coordination with the board

Co-Treasurers

treasurer@mannptsa.org

David

Becca

Leads financial operations of the PTSA
Keeps a record and issues all funds received and distributed through the PTSA
Prepares a monthly financial report for the board of directors
Serves as chair of the budget committee and presents the budget to the members
Works with the executive committee to collect and count money from PTSA events, fundraisers, programs, and activities
Ensures tax returns and other state and federal compliance and liability insurance forms are filed
Submits records to the financial review committee twice per year
Oversees Treasurer Chairs: Box Top Chair and Financial Review Chair

Time Commitment: 15-25 hours per month, including meetings and coordination with the board and chair leads.

VP Volunteers and School Services

volunteers@mannptsa.org

Matt

OPEN

Work with school to collect all classroom volunteer lists
Manage PTSA volunteer list and verify district volunteer approval status
Identify key volunteers to coordinate school service programs
Communicate with Hospitality Chair to organize Staff Appreciation Events for the school months of August-June & Staff Appreciation Week (May)
Coordinates School Services: Colt Corral, school pictures, health screening, school supplies, awards, Kindergarten registration, transitions
Coordinates Volunteers and School Services Chairs: awards committee chair, birthday book chair, hospitality chair, classroom leads chair, watch dog chair, school supply chair.

Time Commitment: 4-8 hours per month, including meetings and coordination with the board and chair leads.

Co-VP's of Events and Fundraising

events@mannptsa.org and fundraising@mannptsa.org

Erin

Chelsea

Create a yearly PTSA event calendar alongside President(s) and school administration
Oversee and coordinate PTSA community building events including, but not limited to, Bike Derby, Movie Night, Dance, Family Fun Night, etc.
Coordinate with communications team to provide the general membership with messaging regarding PTSA fundraising efforts and community event information
Work alongside treasurer(s) in planning event budget expenses and fundraising goals
Propose, plan and manage fundraising campaigns that are aligned with the PTSA and school to meet the yearly operating budget
Monitor fundraising campaigns alongside the treasurer(s) including, but not limited to Colt Corral Fund, corporate partners, spirit wear, school pool
Oversee and assist committee chairs: Back to School Event Chair (Colt Corral), Dance Chair, Movie Night Chair, Fundraising Chair, Spirit Wear Chair, 5th Grade Promotion Chair, Family Fun Night Chair.

Time Commitment: 15-20 hours per month, including meetings and coordination with the board and chair leads.

Co-VP's of Art Programs

art@mannptsa.org

Tonya

Shilpi

Assist the Co-VPs of Volunteers and School Services with art docent and art helper recruitment
Hold a training session for new docents and helpers
Communicate periodically with art docents and helpers about PTSA related art news
Manage Art Programs and activities in conjunction with art chairs and committees
Keep the art pages updated on the PTSA Website
Oversee the art budget and purchases
Plan and host Art Night in the Spring (can have a committee)
Oversees Art Programs Chairs: art night chair, art supply chair, artist in resident chair, kiln chair, NW art project chair, reflections chair.

Time Commitment: 4-8 hours per month, including meetings and coordination with the board and chair leads.

Co-VP's of Communications

comm@mannptsa.org

Kristi

Allison

Manages communication channels between PTSA, parents, and staff including website, Horace MANNager submissions, monthly newsletter, and Facebook page.
Maintains PTSA calendar of events communicated on the website and monthly newsletter
Assigns and updates Office 365 accounts
Uses PTSA technology tools to manage and report on communication reach (GiveBack, Our School Pages, Office 365 Admin, & Canva)
Oversees Communication Chairs: Chairs under communication include: Newsletter Chair, Social Media Chair, Website Chair, Yearbook Chair.

Time Commitment: 10+ hours per month, including meetings and coordination with the board and chair leads.

Co-VP's of Advocacy / F.A.C.E. (Family and Community Engagement)

advocacy@mannptsa.org

Morgan

OPEN

Leads efforts to support students, families, and the broader school community through advocacy and engagement initiatives with a focus on inclusivity across gender, race, LGBTQ+, abilities and other identities. This role supports the following initiatives and oversees their corresponding committees:
Emergency Preparedness – Ensures the PTSA supports school safety and readiness.
Legislative – Liaises with the district PTSA council and supports their local/state advocacy efforts.
Sustainability – Promotes environmental efforts within the school community.
Colt Community Caring – Supports underserved students through scholarships and resources.
Special Needs – Advocates for and supports students with special needs and their families within the Horace Mann community. This position works to ensure that all students have access to the resources and support they need to thrive academically and socially.
Quest – Supports the needs of highly capable students.

Time Commitment: 5-10 hours per month, including meetings and coordination with the board and chair leads.

Co-VP's of Enrichment

enrichment@mannptsa.org

Cindy

OPEN

Works with President to sign contracts with vendors and set Enrichment Program schedule for the school year
Oversees policies and volunteers for before and after school classes
Works with school administration to determine available class space and submit building use forms
Oversees class registration process, promotion of activities, and volunteer requirements
Oversees Enrichment Chairs: after school enrichment chair, assemblies chair, math chair, science fair chair, book fair chair.
4-8 hours per month

Time Commitment: 10 hours per month, including meetings and coordination with the board and chair leads