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OBEN Elementary PTA

Executive Board
Title Name
Co-Presidents Christine Cali, Lindsay Thornton
Co-Vice Presidents Raissa Bakalis, Tiffany Klein, Michelle Kopacz, Tracey Muntner, Jen Purpi, Cara Talento
Recording Secretary Christine Mammes
Corresponding Secretary Alycia Blaeser
Treasurer Mariclare Hall

PTA Board Positions & Responsibilities

Co-Presidents

One representative from Roosevelt and one representative from Vernon will be elected. Responsibilities include:

  • Facilitate over all monthly association meetings, the executive board and committee(s).
  • Sign and execute all contracts, agreements or other obligations.
  • Collaborate with principals in monthly meeting.
  • Prepare monthly meeting agenda in conjunction with PTA board secretary.
  • Attend PTA Monthly meetings and BOE Meetings.
  • Work closely with Treasurer on Budgets and monthly reporting.
  • Responsible to address all PTA emails and mail correspondence.
  • Attend PTA Council meetings and monthly PTA Board Meetings.

Vice-President(s)

Six representatives will be elected. Responsibilities include:

  • Act as aide to the president.
  • Perform the duties of the president in their absence.
  • Oversee committees, and communicates with them throughout the year.
  • Communicate on behalf of committee chairs unable to attend meeting.
  • Attend Monthly PTA and PTA Board Meetings and BOE Meetings.

Corresponding Secretary

One representative from Roosevelt and one representative from Vernon will be elected. Please indicate school. Responsibilities include:

  • Conduct the correspondence of the association under the direction of the president.
  • Maintain a file of all correspondence of the association.
  • Send notices of meetings in either paper or email to members.
  • Attend Monthly PTA and PTA Board Meetings and BOE meetings.

Recording Secretary

Two representatives will be elected. There is a recording secretary for morning and one for night meetings. Responsibilities include:

  • Assist president to prepare monthly meeting agenda.
  • Record and maintain a permanent file of the minutes of all meetings of the association.
  • Oversee committees, and communicates with them throughout the year.
  • Communicate on behalf of committee chairs unable to attend meeting.
  • Attend Monthly PTA and PTA Board meetings and BOE Meetings.

Treasurer

One representative covers both schools. Responsibilities include:

  • Keep a full and accurate account of receipts and expenditures.
  • Make disbursements as authorized by board and budget adoption.
  • Present financial statements at every meeting and whenever requested by board members.
  • Complete budget, general ledger and treasurer's reports.
  • Inform committee chairs of budgets.
  • Fill all forms required by IRS and NYS agencies.
  • Have account examined annually by a professional auditor.
  • Attend Monthly PTA and PTA Board Meetings and BOE Meetings.