WRMS PTA Bi-annual Elections in May

Dear West Rocks Community,

The West Rocks PTA will be holding their bi-annual elections in May. The PTA is dedicated to
creating an amazing experience for our students and cheering on the wonderful teachers and
staff who work tirelessly to ensure their success. We are looking for a few volunteers to lead
our PTA over the next two years and help us make a real impact at West Rocks. 

If you are interested in running for a board position, please send an email to Daisy Sebastian at
WestRocksPTA@gmail.com by Monday, April 22, 2024.

Qualifications to run for a board position:

• Must be a PAID member of the West Rocks PTA. (To become a member please visit our website: westrockspta.ptboard.com).
• Commit to serving a two-year term. Elected members will serve in their position from July 1 2024, until June 30, 2026.

DESCRIPTION OF BOARD POSITIONS

President
a. Preside at all meetings of this local PTA,
b. Sign all contracts,
c. Serve as an ex officio member of all committees except the nominating committee (a
non-voting position),
d. Coordinate the work of the officers and committees of this local PTA in order that the
purposes may be promoted,
e. Attend required training approved by the CT PTA,
f. Perform such other duties as may be provided for by these bylaws, prescribed by the
parliamentary authority, or directed by the Board of Directors.

Vice President
a. Act as aide(s) to the President,
b. In their designated order, perform the duties of the President in the President’s
absence or inability to serve,
c. Perform such other duties as may be provided for by these bylaws, prescribed by the
parliamentary authority, or directed by the President or the Board of Directors.

Secretary
a. Record the minutes and attendance of all meetings of the West Rocks PTA,
b. Be prepared to read the records of any previous meetings,
c. File all records,
d. Have a current copy of the bylaws,
e. Maintain a membership list,
f. Perform such other duties as may be provided for by these bylaws, prescribed by the
parliamentary authority, or directed by the President or the Board of Directors.

Treasurer
a. Have custody of the funds of this local PTA,
b. Maintain a full account of the funds of this local PTA,
c. Make disbursements as authorized by the President, Executive Board, or this local PTA in accordance with the budget adopted by this local PTA,
d. Have check requests over the amount of $1000.00 signed by two people: the Treasurer and the President.
e. Cause to be kept a full and accurate account of the receipts and disbursements in the books belonging to the West Rocks PTA,
f. Provide a full written financial statement to the Board of Directors at each meeting,
g. Present account balances at every meeting of the association,
h. Provide full financial statements to members only,
i. Maintain a list of members,
j. Submit membership fees to the state office on a monthly basis,
k. Submit the books annually for a review or audit by a review or auditing committee selected by the Board of Directors at least one month before the meeting at which new officers assume duties.
l. Report the findings of the annual review or audit to the Board of Directors and send a copy to the state office;
m. Attend required training approved by the CT PTA,
n. Perform such other duties as may be provided for by these bylaws, prescribed by the parliamentary authority, or directed by the President or the Board of Directors.