Leadership.Those listed below volunteered to provide leadership this year. Get to know their names and faces, and feel free to ask them if you have questions.
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Executive Committee
Work with the Principal of the school to oversee the effectiveness of PTA projects. Coordinate the work of the Officers and Committees to ensure that their purposes are promoted. Must have served on the Crosswind Elementary PTA Board for at least one term (as stipulated in the Bylaws Article VI Section 4).
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Solicit the general school population for interest in volunteer areas. Maintain a master list of PTA volunteers and distribute the list as appropriate. Coordinate room parent activities as necessary. Serves as advisor to School Engagement committee.
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Leska Parker
2nd VP - Membership Coordinate membership drive. Maintain membership database and records and submit reports as required to Tennessee PTA officials and United Shelby County Council. Serves as advisor to Family Engagement, Legislative Advocacy, and DEI committees.
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Ashley Olberding
3rd VP - Publicity Produce a PTA newsletter at least 4 times during the school year. Maintain the Crosswind PTA website. Promote PTA events on social media and the website.
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Open Position
4th VP - Ways and Means Solicit donations from sponsors. Serves as advisor to Turkey Trot Race Coordinator committee. Assists in planning/executing annual Turkey Trot fundraiser (online donation platform, pep rally, race day, awards/incentives)
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Plan the programs for each general meeting in coordination with the President. Supports and promotes reading programs and initiatives. Serves as advisor to Safety & Citizenship and Cultural Arts committees.
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Maintain a full and accurate account of receipts and expenditures in the books belonging to the PTA. Present a monthly budget report. Make disbursements as authorized. Submit annually to the Internal Revenue Service the appropriate 990 form by November 15.
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Holly Scarbrough
Secretary Record and distribute the minutes of all meetings of the PTA. Send meeting reminders to Executive Committee and Board of Managers.
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Serves as an advisor to the board on questions of parliamentary law and matters of procedures.
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Advisor to the board
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Committee Chairs
Communicate with the school nurse about health room needs. Oversee Safety Poster Contest and Citizenship Literature Program. Plan and coordinate health, safety, and drug awareness activities (Red Ribbon Week).
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Plans/coordinates staff appreciation activities, including Welcome Back Breakfast, monthly teacher treats, and annual Teacher Appreciation Week. Assists as needed with other awards ceremonies and recognition programs.
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Coordinate philanthropic programs, including our monthly food bank donations.
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Plan and coordinate family events (Pastries & Pajamas, Donuts with Grownups, Eagle Family Fun Fest).
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Coordinate programs promoting cultural arts (including PTA Reflections Contest).
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Stay informed about all local, state and national legislation that affects the health, safety, education and welfare of our children and youth.
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Work with VP Ways and Means to plan and execute Turkey Trot fundraiser (online donation platform, pep rally, race day, awards/incentives).
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Melanie George
DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) Works with VP Membership to increase membership, involvement and leadership roles of diverse populations, especially underrepresented groups. Serve as a resource body to provide programs highlighting DEI issues.
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Advisors to the Board
Serve as advisor to board of managers and budget & finance managers.
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Ashley Fischer
Teacher Representative Serve as liaison between PTA and Crosswind faculty and staff.
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