Get Involved

  • I want Fairview Elementary to be one of the best schools in Delaware.
  • I want my child to have a great school year – to learn and to have fun!
  • I want to help decide how PTO fundraising moneys are spent.
  • I want all of the students at Fairview to be successful.

If the above statements are true, then “help us help the school”. Parent involvement is critical for a successful school, so volunteer as a PTO officer or a committee chair for 2018-2019. There are jobs that take no more than a couple hours a month, some that are seasonal, and a few that require a routine commitment. Dedicated teachers, staff, and PARENTS help make Fairview Elementary a great school! Join us – it’s rewarding, it’s important, it’s even fun!

 

Officer and Committee Chair Descriptions

The PTO Executive Board is comprised of elected officers, committee chairs, and school representatives. It meets one evening per month to conduct PTO business. Anyone may attend. General meetings for the entire membership are also scheduled for one evening per month.

Elected Officers

President – Serve as leader and key contact for the PTO; preside at all PTO meetings; ex-officio member of all committees; appoint chairpersons for special committees; coordinate the work of the officers and committees so that the PTO’s objectives can be met. Must be a prior Executive Board member. (Effort: year-round, on-going)

Vice President – Assist the president; perform the duties of the president if the president is absent or unable to serve; participate in Executive Board meetings and provide input for decisions; act as a liaison between committee chairpersons and the executive board; be an ambassador for the PTO and the school. (Effort: year-round, on-going)

Treasurer – Be responsible for and have custody of all funds; make disbursements as properly authorized; be present at all PTO events where money will be collected; assure that PTO policies and best practices are followed with regards to funds; prepare financial reports for each meeting and as needed; prepare the books for an annual audit. (Effort: 4-5 hours per month, average)

Secretary – Keep the minutes of all general meetings and all meeting of the Executive Board; prepare correspondence and perform all other duties assigned; maintain master documents; help recruit committee chairpersons for all vacant standing committees of the board; keep the calendar of events for the PTO. (Effort: 4-5 hours per month, includes attending meeting and typing up minutes)

 

Chairs and Other Positions (Remember, these are COMMITTEES – there should be volunteers to help.)

Staff Appreciation Chairperson – Organize monthly teacher appreciation activities and to coordinate daily recognition for Teacher Appreciation Week in May. Generally, each month is rotated so that a specific grade hosts the activity (lunch, dessert, treat, small gift, etc.) Works closely with class parents. (Effort: 2-4 hours per month, more in May depending on planned activities.)

Book Fair Chairperson – The Chair(s) of the Fall Scholastic Book Fair plan and manage the Book Fair event. Develop a plan for each book fair with the Scholastic representative. Oversee/manage recruitment of volunteers, volunteer scheduling, volunteer training, communications/PR efforts, decorations/promotional efforts. (Effort: 2-4 hours per month; 10-20 additional hours during each fair)

Boo Hoo Breakfast Committee Chairperson – Organize breakfast for kindergartner parents for the first day of school. (Effort: 3-4 hours in August/September)

Family Fun Night Committee Chairperson – Organize crafts and activities for the family fun nights Oversee/manage recruitment of volunteers, communication/PR efforts. (Effort: 2-4 hours per month)

End of School Year Celebration Chairperson – Coordinate the end of the school year celebration. Significant planning begins by December and involves a large committee with project leaders for various areas. (Effort is substantial, especially the 6 weeks prior to the event. Time spent depends on how work is divided and how roles assigned)

 



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