Do you need to be reimbursed for some PTA related expenditures?
Download the reimbursement form (pdf) or pick one up from the forms box in the PTA cabinet in the main office at Parkwood. When you have it filled out, and your receipts attached, you may place it in the Treasurer’s box in the PTA cabinet in the main office, bring it to a PTA meeting, or arrange a meeting with our hard-working treasurer.
The Ways and Means Committee ensures that the PTA raises sufficient funds to meet its annual objectives and that the efforts of fundraising are well integrated with those of other programs and committees. We hold two major fundraisers annually, but additionally seek other fundraising options including individual donations, in-kind donations, and other creative options to reach our financial objectives.
Contact Co-Vice Presidents of Ways and Means - Vicki Jensen and Renee Iverson.
The Executive Committee is a group of 6 volunteers that guide the work of the Board of Directors. Executive positions are sometimes shared, such as the Co-Presidents this year. Executive Committee positions are the President(s), Secretary and Treasurer, as well as the Vice Presidents( VPs) of Student affairs, Community Affairs, and Ways & Means.
Have you ever wondered what a PTA Board Member is? At Parkwood we have a Board Membership of about 20 volunteers. These Board members Chair standing committees, approve policies and expenditures. So, if you are in charge of something for the PTA, whether it’s the Phone Book, Lost and Found, Student Banking or Staff Appreciation you are a Board Member. Thank you!
Most of the PTA’s planning and business decisions occur at Board of Director Meetings. All General Member are encouraged to attend and participate in discussion. The Board meets on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 at Parkwood Elementary.
Board members for 2008-2009 are:
Co-President - Sharleen Lambard
Secretary - Heather Peterson
Treasurer - Jim Mercer
Co-VP Ways & Means (fundraising) - Sarah Howard-Morgan
Co-VP Ways & Means - Terri Holmes
Co-VP Communication - Jane Powers
Newsletter Editor - Paula Horne
Co-VP School & Comm. Services - Natalie Williams
Co-VP School & Comm. Services - Renee Iverson
Co-VP Enrichment - Natalie Lecher
Co-VP Health & Safety - KaLyn Burmeister
Co-VP Health & Safety - Ken Juell
Teacher Representative - Jan Pembrooke
Membership - Lisa Hayes
Legislation - Jill Smith
Family Activities Co-chair - Sarah Howard-Morgan
Family Activities Co-chair - Open
Back-to-School BBQ - Eddie Pate
Cut-n-Chat - Jan Avotins
Family Heritage Night/Ice Cream Social - Sarah Howard-Morgan
Food Drive - Open
Golden Acorn - Michelle Manis, Heather Peterson
Harvest Festival - Sarah Howard
Hospitality
ID Bracelets
Lost & Found
Parkfest
Reader board
Reflections Co-chair
Reflections Co-chair
Spanish Class
Spring Clean-up
Staff Recognition Co-chair - Michelle Manis
Staff Recognition Co-chair
Student Banking - Jan Avotins
Student Directory
Summer Play Dates - Sarah Howard
Talent Show - Karen and Mark Lund
Webmaster - Doug Manis
PTA members are encouraged to participate in all aspects of the PTA. General members may decide to lend a hand on a committee, or Chair (lead) a committee. Parents and teachers who pay dues are eligible to select officers for the Board of Directors and Executive Committees as well as approval of the Parkwood PTA budget. Meeting attendance is not required, but members are always welcome at General Membership meetings, and Board of Director Meetings.
We value everyone’s input.
Parent Teacher Association is group dedicated to the advocacy and advancement of educational opportunities for children of all ages. It’s roots go back over 100 years. As members of PTA, we are supported by National PTA, Washington State PTA, and with the Shoreline PTA Council.
To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school community, and place of worship.
To raise the standards of home life.
To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth.
To bring into closer relation the home and the school that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth.
To develop between educators and the general public such united efforts as will secure for all children and youth the highest advantages in physical, mental, social, and spiritual education.
Yes, when you are involved your child achieves more.
You can help your child succeed by providing a home that encourages learning and supports your child’s physical, mental, and emotional development. And, you can help your child succeed by working with the school and other community groups that have an impact on your child.
Decades of research show that when parents are involved students have :
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The Parkwood PTA Standing Rules are the basic guidelines for Parkwood PTA. They are approved and voted on by the membership every Fall.
Parkwood PTA Standing Rules 2006-2007
The name of this PTA local unit is Parkwood PTA, Inc. 6.12.55.
This PTA serves the children in the community that includes the residences and businesses in the Parkwood Elementary School enrollment area.
This PTA is registered with the Secretary of State under the Charitable Solicitations Act. The registration number is SHO-P88-320. The Treasurer is responsible for filing the annual registration.
This PTA was incorporated as a non-profit corporation on March 1, 1980. It was assigned corporation number 2-297558-5. The Treasurer is responsible for filing the annual corporation report. The registered agent for this corporation is the Washington State PTA.
This PTA’s Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 91-6208011.
This PTA was granted tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) on December 20,1999.
The Treasurer is responsible for filing IRS Form 990 if that filing is required.
The membership service fees for Parkwood PTA shall be ten dollars ($10.00) per person or eighteen dollars ($18.00) per family.
Non-voting memberships will be offered to local businesses.
The students of Parkwood Elementary shall be considered honorary members of this unit without voice, vote or privilege of holding office.
The elected officers of this PTA shall be the President(s), Vice President(s) of Student Enrichment, Vice President(s) of Community/School Services, Vice president(s) of Health and Safety, Vice President(s) of Communication, Vice President(s) Ways and Means, Secretary, and Treasurer. These elected officers shall constitute the Executive Committee.
Any elected position other than Treasurer may be held jointly by two (2) people. Each co-position holder shall be entitled to voice and vote at a Board of Directors meeting.
This PTA’s annual meeting will be held in March or April, but before April 30 for the purpose of electing the officers for the following year. (See Article XII, Section 1(a) of the Bylaws.)
The Board of Directors of Parkwood PTA shall consist of the elected officers, Principal(s), Teacher Representative(s), and the Chairperson(s) of Membership, Legislation and Family Activities committees. All members of the Board of Directors must be members oft he PTA organization
The General Membership meetings of this unit shall be held in September (to adopt the annual budget and approve the Standing Rules), January (to elect a nominating committee), April (to elect officers) and June (to install officers).
Parkwood PTA Board of Directors will meet every month or every other month throughout the fiscal year (from July through June).
This PTA shall keep at least two (2) copies of its legal documents in separate locations: one with the Treasurer and one with the Secretary. The Treasurer will be responsible for maintaining the original copies and providing updated copies to the Secretary.
The annual budget shall be prepared by the Treasurer and Executive Committee and presented to the membership at the first general meeting of the year. The financial records shall be audited at the close of each PTA year by a committee appointed by the President. An interim budget shall be approved at the close of each PTA year and will be in effect until the new year’s budget can be approved in September.
Allocations within approved budget lines for $100 or less may be authorized by two (2) Board members outside of a Board meeting. Such approvals shall be documented in the minutes of the next regularly scheduled Board meeting.
The signatures of the Treasurer and either the President(s) or VP(s), as approved by the membership, shall be on the authorized signature card for this PTA?Äôs bank account.
One or more Golden Acorn Award(s) shall be presented annually to an outstanding volunteer(s). A committee appointed by the President(s) shall select the recipient(s). The Board of Directors shall determine the number of recipients.
Voting delegates to the Shoreline PTA/PTSA Council shall be the President and three (3) authorized delegates of this unit, two (2) of whom may be represented by alternates. (See Article V, Section 6(d) of the Bylaws.)
The vote of this PTA for the position of Washington State Region Director shall be determined by the Board of Directors.
The voting delegate to the annual State PTA convention shall be chosen by the Executive Committee upon election of the new officers. (See Article XIII, Section 2(b) of the Bylaws.)
The Legislative Chairperson shall be the voting delegate to the Legislative Assembly unless otherwise designated by the Board.
The Standing Rules shall be adopted annually by a majority vote at the first general membership meeting of the year.
The Standing Rules may be amended by a quorum at any regular general membership meeting. The quorum for general membership meetings shall be ten (10). (See Article XII, Section 1(c) of the Bylaws.)
Parliamentary authority shall be “Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised.”
Do you need to be reimbursed for some PTA related expenditures?
Download the reimbursement form (pdf) or pick one up from the forms box in the PTA cabinet in the main office at Parkwood. When you have it filled out, and your receipts attached, you may place it in the Treasurer’s box in the PTA cabinet in the main office, bring it to a PTA meeting, or arrange a meeting with our hard-working treasurer.
