PTO Board Elections AND SBDM Elections will be held Thursday, April 30th from 4-7pm in the LBES Lobby. One vote per household. The form below will turn off on April 19th at 3:00pm.
Please click the link to fill out form to nominate yourself to run for PTO.
https://forms.gle/uJNnuw91AKrnREbx9
President - Organize, schedule, and lead PTO Board and general meetings. Schedule and lead quarterly PTO meetings. Recruit, manage, motivate, and retain volunteers. Welcome a diverse and inclusive group of volunteers and leaders. Follow current by-laws and standing rules. Recruit team leaders for activities and events. Encourage and support Action Team leaders in order to have effective programs that benefit students and families. Manage money and raise funds. Run effective meetings by ensuring all voices are heard through similar use of parliamentary procedures. Advocate on behalf of the students and teachers. Assist Treasurer and PTO Board with creating an annual budget, identifying fundraising goals. Maintain consistent and open communication as the PTO liaison with the Principal. The President will work alongside and assist the Event Coordinator positions and all volunteer needs that arise.
Vice President - Attend PTO meetings and lead in the absence of the President. Assume President duties as needed and/or in absence of the President. Assist Treasurer and PTO in development of the annual budget. Actively participate in PTO votes. Recruits Action Team Leaders. Communicates with the President and Event Coordinator of new leaders. The Vice-President will work alongside and assist the Fundraising Coordinator as needed.
Treasurer - Controls all funds for the PTO. Accountable for all receipts and expenditures, makes disbursements as authorized by the President and/or PTO Board. Ensures that all checks are signed by one of the three authorized PTO Board Members (President, Vice-President, OR Treasurer). Provides a monthly report to PTO Board members for approval at meetings. Prepares annual report to be used in reviewing end of the year budget review and done in accordance to the non-profit corporate laws. Acts as a custodian of important papers, documents and records for the PTO.
Communication Coordinator - Responsible for maintaining and upkeep of the PTO social media presence, and information for the newsletter (if Board decides with this form of communication). The communication coordinator will manage the master volunteer list, to include gathering names and emails throughout the year and adding them to the email distribution list. Coordinates with the President and Vice-President on important PTO-related details to be included in the weekly Principal email. Helps in assisting with flyers and other promotional communications to the parents and staff. Records and files all meeting minutes from all PTO meetings and Parent Action Team meetings. Presents minutes for approval.
Event Coordinator (2) - Responsible for recruiting and managing action team leaders, making sure all logistics are handled to ensure completion of a successful event. These positions will assess events that the board decides to coordinate. Coordinator will assist in keeping record of volunteer hours and providing it to the school administration and will keep volunteer opportunities up to date throughout the year. This position works closely with and is well supported by the President and Volunteer Coordinator. Some duties can include calendar planning, leading Action Team meetings, scheduling vendors (food trucks, face painting, etc.), purchasing supplies, and decorations agreed upon by the Action Team, event set-up and clean-up, working with the PTO Treasurer on budget, submitting receipts, and requesting necessary change/cash needed at the event.
Hospitality Coordinator - Responsible for taking a creative role in the planning and implementation of all hospitality activities. This includes all, but not limited to, the teacher celebratory events (including Happy Cart, teacher dinners on conference nights, Teacher Appreciation Week, etc.) In addition, the hospitality coordinator will assist with student and Longbranch Family celebratory events. This position will be in charge of purchasing supplies for these events as well as coordinating with the Fundraising Coordinator and Event Coordinators as needed for support for each event.
Fundraising Coordinator - Oversees any fundraising for the school and assists any fundraising Action Teams as needed. Responsible for determining the planning and carrying out of fundraising events for the school year. This can include (but not limited to) the scheduling of the PTO-led restaurant nights, leading Holiday Shop (with Board support), and playing an active role in planning the Spring and Fall Fundraisers. Works with the President and Treasurer to ensure all funds made from fundraisers are accounted for.
*In the event that positions are not filled, some positions could be absorbed by filled positions (i.e. Volunteer Coordinator position requirements could be fulfilled by the Event Coordinators).
SBDM ELECTIONS
Longbranch Elementary School has a council (The Site-Based Decision Making Council or S.B.D.M. Council) comprised of teachers, parents and the school principal. This council is the decision-making body for Longbranch Elementary School. The S.B.D.M. Council establishes policies and standards for Longbranch through committee input. Committees are comprised of parents (we are seeking 3 parents, one parent being a minority representative) and teachers to address a specific topic or area of concern. With the exception of the principal, the council members are elected for a one year term. The S.B.D.M. Council meets regularly, usually once each month. Meetings are announced in advance and open to the public (except issues which require Executive Session). Elections for SBDM will be held by the largest parent group, PTO. Elections will be held on 4/24/25 from 5-7pm at LBES. If you are interested in running for SBDM, please complete the information below to submit a biography for voters to review prior to the elections.
The bios are due NO LATER THAN April 19th, 2025 through this form.
Please click this form to nominate yourself for a seat on SBDM council.
https://forms.gle/eZz5fAyQ4Zrf8B8fA
Thank you,
Longbranch PTO
