Oversees all PTA activities and collaborates with the school principal
Attends PTSA Council meetings, Site Council meetings, and PTA general meetings
Manages PTA grants, creates the PTA calendar, and represents the PTA at school events
Co-Vice Presidents: OPEN (2)
High commitment, continuous
Supports the President(s) and steps in when needed
Assists with overseeing PTA operations
Secretary:Isabel Van Wyk
Low commitment, continuous
Handles meeting agendas, minutes, and record-keeping
Treasurer:Haya Dredge
Medium commitment, continuous
Manages finances, bank reconciliation, taxes, and IRS filings
Oversees the PTA budget and corporate matching
Tracks staff allotment
Board Appointed Positions
Director of Communications: OPEN
High commitment, continuous
Manages PTA communications through newsletters, social media, and other channels
Co-Directors of Events: Kristi Geissler & OPEN
High commitment, continuous
Coordinates major PTA events such as the Back-to-School and Spring events
Director of Fundraising: Alecia Hawthorne-Heyel
High commitment, continuous
Leads fundraising efforts, like the Rocket Fuel and Orange Ruler fun run events
Director of Programs: OPEN (2)
High commitment, continuous
Coaches volunteers on programs like Yearbook, Math in Action, Read at Home, etc.
Director of Volunteers: Rachel Larson
High commitment, continuous
Recruits and organizes volunteers for PTA activities
Board Standing Committee
Advocacy:OPEN
Low commitment, continuous
Attends the PTA Legislative Assembly and Focus Day in Olympia to advocate for levies and bonds (2 days in October, 1 day in February)
Art Docent Chair:Jessica Braswell
High commitment, continuously
Directs and coordinates parent volunteers who teach art lessons to classes
Curriculum is provided, and training is available. (Minimum of 1 lesson per month)
FACE Chair:Claudia Romo
Medium commitment, continuous
Coordinates Cultural Ambassadors to welcome families and assist with translations
Supports different language communities and cultural events
Serves as a liaison with various cultural and community organizations
ISF Ambassador:Laura Ni
Low commitment, continuous
Acts as the table captain for the ISF luncheon, recruiting participants
Liaises with ISF to distribute information to the PTA membership
One-time event in October, light duties in remaining months
Membership Chairs:OPEN (2)
High commitment, continuous
Promotes PTA membership throughout the year.
Manages membership data and coordinates with the Washington State PTA database
5-10 hours per week at the beginning of the school year
Outreach:Yomn Osman & Lisa Lee
Medium commitment, continuous
Coordinates toy and food drives, clothing drives, and programs, like Supplemental Snacks and Power Packs
ParentWiser Coordinator:Tina Correra-Barron
Low commitment, continuous
Coordinates with ParentWiser to provide parent education events and resources in partnership with local organizations
Special Needs Liaison:Jennifer Khumalo
Medium commitment, continuous
Acts as a parent coordinator, ensuring students who receive special services have representation and families receive support
Teacher Liaison:Emily Mitchell
Always a school teacher appointed by the school principal
Acts as the communication bridge between teachers and the PTA
Attends Board and General Membership meetings (3 evenings per year)
Provides updates on school events to the PTA and updates on PTA events to the school staff
Shares teacher perspectives with the PTA and PTA updates with teachers
This is a non-voting role on the Board but can vote during General Membership Meetings if a PTA member.
Non-PTA board Chair positions (Report to Board Directors):
Audit Committee:OPEN
Low commitment, 2-3 hours in June/July
Reviews the PTA's financial reports at the end of the year
Awards/Recognition Committee:OPEN
Low commitment, March and April
Oversees the nomination and selection process for awards like the Golden Acorn and Outstanding Educator (a few hours in February)
Book Fair Committee:Thais Mccoy, Brianna Gardipee, & Rachel Mancia-Moreno
Medium commitment (twice a year, fall and spring)
Works shifts ringing up books and helping students during the book fairs (3 times a year, 2-4 hour shifts)
Emergency Preparedness:Michelle Kauffman
Low commitment, in Summer
Takes an annual inventory of classroom emergency backpacks and replaces supplies (6-12 hours per year)
Fall Festival Committee:Alecia Hawthorne-Heyel & Kristi Geissler
Medium commitment, event in October
Plans and coordinates the Fall Fest at a local venue, including ticket sales and advertisements
Kangaroo Math: Jianfeng Geng
Medium commitment, continuous
Math In Action (MIA) Committee:Amy Martin &OPEN
Medium commitment, continuous
Manages the program, converts worksheets online, communicates with families, checks work, and sets up prize strategies throughout the year
Math Is Cool: Laura Ni & Yiyun Zhang
Medium commitment, continuously
Manages the Math is Cool program
MultiCultural Night Committee:Nancy Yeung, Bri Jackson &OPEN
High commitment, event in May
Organizes booths and entertainment for the event to celebrate diverse cultures at Apollo
Nominating Committee:OPEN every year
Medium commitment, January through May (a few hours a month)
Recruits candidates for PTA positions with elections held in April
Orange Ruler Fun Run Fundraiser Committee:OPEN (3)
Medium commitment, spring
Works closely with the Director of Fundraising to create a fun and engaging fundraiser and fun run
Passive Fundraiser Chair:OPEN
Low commitment, continuous
Continuously look for passive fundraising opportunities for the PTA throughout the school year (e.g., MOD Pizza, toy stores, ice cream stores, game tickets)
Popcorn Committee:Brandy Peters-Mayer
Medium to high commitment, continuously
Manages popcorn Fridays by stocking supplies, finding volunteers, and training them on popcorn-making routines
Volunteers need a food handler’s permit
Read at Home (RAH) Committee:James Ash & Rachel Larsen
Medium commitment, continuously
Coordinates the Read At Home program, where students log their reading minutes to earn free books
Hosts prize events 3 times a year (3-5 hours/month)
Oversees inventory
Reflections Committee:OPEN (2)
Low commitment, end of September to November
Manages the National PTA Art Contest by sending flyers, gathering submissions, acquiring judges, and hosting a reception for families (10-15 hours in Fall)
Rocket Fuel Fundraiser Committee:OPEN (3)
Medium commitment, fall
Works closely with the Director of Fundraising to create a fun and engaging fall fundraiser
