FRES PTA BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED for 2024-2026 Term

The current members of the PTA Board of Directors will end their 2-year term at the end of the 2023-2024 school year. Run for a position by completing this Google Form.

Why Join the PTA Board?

Serving on the board is a great way to stay involved in your child’s education, be connected with the FRES staff and families and make a difference! 

What does the PTA do?

Have you and your family enjoyed any of these events, Fall Festival, Wellness Fair, Culture Festival, Spring Carnival? That was the PTA!
Did you know that the PTA helps raise funds for field trips and school assemblies?
Or, that they help organize after school opportunities?
These are just some of ways the PTA helps support our school and community. However, this cannot happen without a PTA Board.

What is expected of a PTA Board member?
Executive Board members attend a monthly board meeting, the general PTA meetings, and participate in most initiatives and events.

What are the board positions?

President: Directs the affairs of the FRES PTA in cooperation with the PTA Board and FRES staff, complies with National PTA, Free State PTA, and PTACHC policies. Presides over meetings and sets agenda. Oversees committees and outgoing communication. Voting member of PTACHC.

Treasurer: Serve as the custodian of all funds of the association, maintaining a complete and accurate account of all financial records; Submit a proposed annual budget to the board of directors; Report the financial status of the association to the board of directors and during the annual meeting; Prepare and file the IRS Form 990 Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax; Prepare accounts for audit annually;

VP1: Perform the duties of the president in the event the president is absent or temporarily unable to execute the duties of the office; oversees half of the committees including fundraising and membership.

VP2: Oversees half of the committees including signature events and assists with volunteer coordination.

Recording Secretary: Record and maintain the minutes of all meetings of the board of directors, executive committee, and the members; Send, or cause to be sent, notice of meetings of the members and of the board of directors.

Corresponding Secretary – Communicate with general membership through email, website, and social media. Send thank you notes for donations and community partnerships. Works with Recording Secretary to prepare annual summary of PTA events and activities.

PTA Council of Howard County Delegate (2): Attend monthly PTA Council of Howard County, MD (PTACHC) meetings and give a verbal and written report to the membership; submit FRES PTA vote on issues.

View bylaws at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uh5KYZsVxqtgHep7WRGpPsBy5FVwJDjy/view?usp=sharing

How to run for a board position?
Complete this Google Form. Please submit the form by May 23, 2024.