The Clara Barton Elementary PTSA leadership includes elected and appointed board members, chairs, and committees.

For information about how we're organized and operate, see the Clara Barton Elementary PTSA Standing Rules.

The PTSA Volunteer Wall of Thanks celebrates our PTSA leaders and volunteers that have demonstrated GRRRRREAT service to the Clara Barton Community.

Executive Board

Conducts Board and General Membership Meetings
Makes appointments to Nomination, Financial Review, and Awards committees
Attends PTSA council meetings and reports on info about WSPTA and LWPTSA programs
Communicates regularly with the school principal
Completes the Standards of Affiliation Agreement
Serves as an ex-officio member of all committees except Nominating and Financial Committees
Facilitates Grants and Teacher Stipends provided to the school
10-25 hours per month

Manages communication channels between PTSA, parents, and staff including website, messenger, monthly newsletter, and Facebook page
Oversees communication chairs, providing them with tool access
Maintains PTSA calendar of events communicated on the website and monthly newsletter
Assigns and updates Office 365 accounts
Uses PTSA technology tools to manage and report on communication reach (Membership Toolkit, Facebook Insights, WordPress, Office 365 Admin, Canva)
10 hours per month

Maintains records and PTSA legal documents
Collects agenda items from board members and prepares agenda for board and general membership meetings
Takes minutes and records all business transacted at the board and general membership meetings
Prepares minutes for approval at next meeting
Records attendance at meetings
Arranges parent education or town hall speakers for general membership meetings
Keeps legal documents notebook up to date
Gives notice of executive committee, board, and membership meetings
2-4 hours per month

Leads financial operations of PTSA
Keeps a record of all funds received and distributed through the PTSA
Prepares a monthly financial report for the board of directors
Serves as chair of the budget committee and presents the budget to the membership
Works with the executive committee to collect and count money from PTSA events, fundraisers, programs, and activities
Ensures tax returns and other state and federal compliance and liability insurance forms are filed
Submits records to the financial review committee twice per year
10-25 hours per month

Board of Directors

Keeps Clara Barton community informed on matters affecting education at local and state levels
Oversees emergency preparedness, special needs, sustainability, legislative and pantry pack Chairs
2-4 hours per month

Works with President to sign contracts with vendors and set Enrichment Program schedule for the school year
Oversees policies and volunteers for before and after school classes
Works with school administration to determine available class space and submit building permits
Oversees class registration process, promotion of activities, and volunteer requirements
4-8 hours per month

Before and After School Programming Director: extendedcurriculum@clarabartonptsa.org

Works with President to set the extended curriculum calendar for the school year
Oversees Extended Curriculum Chairs and their promotion of programs, events, and volunteer requirements
Works with school administration to determine available class space and submit building use permits
4-8 hours per month

Oversees and coordinates family events
Works with President and school administration to set family event calendar for the school year
Manages Family Event Chairs and provides them with support to promote and host events
Approves event expenses within the allotted budget
Coordinates with Family Event Chairs to ensure accurate notes, instructions, and financial records are kept
3-4 hours per month

Leads campaign efforts to raise funds needed to sustain the annual operating budget
Proposes and pursues fundraising opportunities
Oversees Bobcat Fund, corporate partners, spirit wear, school pool, fun run, grant writing, and merchant affiliates chairs
3-4 hours per month

Recruits PTSA members, builds community and drives awareness of PTSA values
Oversees Fall membership campaign, and others as appropriate, including campaign goals, promotion, and engagement
Oversees FACE (Family & Community Engagement) and Yearbook Chairs
Enrolls members in WSPTA web-based system
Welcomes new families to CBE
3-5 hours per month

Leads recruiting of volunteers and oversees volunteer efforts
Creates volunteer flyer for Getting Started with Clara Barton PTSA
Oversees room parent, staff appreciation, vision & hearing screening, picture day, and awards committee Chairs
Recognizes and thanks committee Chairs and volunteers
4-8 hours per month