* I want Madden Elementary to be one of the best schools in TX.* I want my child to have a great school year – to learn and to have fun!* I want to help decide how PTO fundraising moneys are spent.If the above statements are true, then “help us help the school.” Parent involvement is critical for a successful school, so volunteer as a PTO officer or a committee chair for 2025-2026. There are jobs that take no more than a couple hours a month, some are seasonal, and a few require a routine commitment. Some may also be done from home!Nominate yourself or someone else. Only individuals who are PTO members in good standing (dues paid for this year) will be considered for nominations. Please complete this form by Friday, April 11.Nominees will be contacted to verify that they are interested before being added to the ballot. Elections will be held at the final PTO meeting of the year, on May 13, 2025.For information about all Board and Committee Chair Positions, please visit our website for detailed description of each role, as well as the PTO Bylaws and Amendments at https://www.maddenpto.org/Our_PTO.Please contact Jennifer Morgan at president.maddenpto@gmail.com with any questions.
*Nominees for elected positions will be placed on the ballot to be elected by the Membership at the May meeting.
*Nominees for appointed positions or committee chairs will be considered and appointed by the Board following the elections at the May meeting.
General Responsibilities: Preside over meetings; Tie-breaker vote (only); Appoint committee chairs w/ advice and consent of the Board; Sign Checks. Must serve as a member of the PTO Board for at least 1 year prior to being nominated.
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General Responsibilities: Ways & Means Chair - responsible for Fall & Spring Fundraisers, oversees/assists fundraising committee; Stand in if President unavailable; Stand in if Parliamentarian unavailable; Sign Checks.
General Responsibilities: Record and distribute meeting Minutes; External official correspondence (as needed); Oversees/assists with communication committees (Yearbook & Media Coordinator)
General Responsibilities: Prepare annual budget; Provide monthly financial reports at meetings; Maintain bank accounts; Sign Checks; Oversee Audit Committee (prepares report for FBISD during July/August)
General Responsibilities: Recruit volunteers, coordinating/scheduling activities to support faculty and staff; FBISD VIPS meeting; Collects monthly VIPS hours and submits to FBISD.
General Responsibilities: Coordinate annual membership drive; Register Members; Compile PTO Membership list
General Responsibilities: Keep order at meetings per Robert's Rules of Order; Does not have a vote in Board decisions (member has a vote for elections, etc.)
General Responsibilities: Coordinates with Secretary; Regular Facebook postings for activities, volunteering opportunities, Sponsor posts, etc.; Maintain website, including news updates, posting monthly meeting minutes, sponsors, etc. Also works with a teacher representative for content.
General Responsibilities: Coordinates with Teacher Representative. Maintains Learning Garden - Planting, weeding, watering. **THIS IS A YEAR-ROUND RESPONSIBILITY, INCLUDING SUMMER VACATION**
General Responsibilities: Coordinates monthly activity for Teacher Appreciation (ex, meals, snacks, giveaways); Coordinates activities with school calendar & administration; Teacher Appreciation Week activities. Frequent collaboration with Fundraising Chair (for donated items) and VIPS
General Responsibilities: Room Parent Signups - Notification of Teachers; Planning and Coordination for Winter Party and Valentine's Day Party (must be available to attend); Wreath contest; Teacher support.
General Responsibilities: Coordinate with Yearbook Vendor; Take / Collect Pictures; Assemble yearbook with aid of school committee
General Responsibilities: Coordinate with local restaurants to organize monthly Spirit Nights. Frequent and timely collaboration with Media Coordinator for advertising events to the community.
General Responsibilities: Solicit Sponsorships from local businesses; Coordinate BoxTops, Kroger Rewards.
General Responsibilities: Coordinate Spirit Wear Vendor; Coordinate Spirit Wear design w/ vendor; Manage annual Spirit Wear sale (inc. distribution); Manage ongoing sale of standing stock (inc. distribution) - fulfill orders throughout schoolyear
General Responsibilities: maintain and update the website and tech devices (e.g. tablets, printer, laptop).
General Responsibilities: develop and publish 3 quarterly newsletters (in the Aug/Sept, Jan/Feb, and May timeframes). Coordinate with Platinum sponsors for their flyers or blurbs in their allotted amount of newsletters.
General Responsibilities: chair the committee to plan and execute the spring fundraiser event. Determine what the event will be and ensure the financials for the event are in line with the budget line item.
