Highline Special Needs PTA

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About Us


Board of Directors


Contact Information


2022-2023 Board Members

Rich Cross, President
Matt Lyman, Vice President
Maria Santiago, Treasurer
Kim Bobbitt, Secretary


Board Duties

Summarized from Section 7 Duties of officers - local PTA and council

PRESIDENT

The duties of the local PTA or council president are as follows:

  • Preside at all meetings
  • Serve as spokesperson for the local PTA or council
  • With the approval of the executive committee, make one-year appointments to positions and committees as specified in the standing rules
  • Be an ex officio member of all committees except the nominating committee
  • Disseminate and communicate all information received pertinent to PTA purposes and programs
  • Assure local PTA representation at council meetings if the local PTA is part of a council

 

VICE PRESIDENT

The duties of the local PTA or council vice president are as follows:

  • Preside at meetings in the absence of the president
  • Act as assistant to the president

 

SECRETARY
The duties of the local PTA or council secretary are as follows:

  • Prepare accurate minutes of all meetings
  • Be responsible for correspondence as requested by the president
  • Maintain a roster of the members of all standing and special committees
  • Maintain a roster of members

 

TREASURER
The duties of the local PTA or council treasurer are as follows:

  • Serve as chair of the budget committee and present the budget to the membership
  • Maintain accurate financial records
  • Receive, issue receipts for, and deposit promptly in an authorized PTA account all funds, and disburse funds according to the approved yearly budget
  • Present a written financial report every month and at other times as requested by the president.
  • Provide all financial records if requested by the president or any member of the board of directors.
  • Close the books at the end of the fiscal year and submit the books and records for financial review to the financial review committee no later than thirty days thereafter
  • Submit any dues collected to WSPTA by deadlines prescribed by WSPTA policy