Purpose: Lead, oversee, and serve as key contact for PTO.
Prerequisites/Requirements: Ability to work with a variety of people in positive non-judgmental manner; strong organizational skills; understanding of the history of the program and mission; ability and commitment to lead and attend monthly Executive Board meetings; ability and commitment to regularly meet with school administration; and, ability and commitment to meet with Pacifica School District representatives as requested or necessary. Prior service of at least one year on the Executive Board is recommended.
Job Responsibilities
* Call and chair all executive board and general meetings.
* Have oversight of PTO communication between executive board, ombuds and teachers, and serve as liaison.
* Act as official representative and spokesperson for Ocean Shore School PTO.
* Appoint board members to attend subcommittee meetings (eg. EAT, DLG,).
* Appoint chairs and members for special committees.
* Call emergency meetings of the executive board.
* Act as liaison among classrooms/grades and between parent body and school administration.
* Ensure first meetings of the year for all standing committees are scheduled and publicized.
* Supervise work of officers and standing committees.
* Oversee ASEP roles
* Follow through on executive board directions with the help of the Vice Presidents.
* Assist teachers and ombuds in mediating parent concerns with the help of the Vice Presidents and the Principal when appropriate.
* Meet regularly with school administration (typically at least once a month) by email, video conference or in person.
* Communicate regularly with the Pacifica School District. The Superintendent typically hosts three (3) meetings for PTO Presidents at the District office.
* Screen items for closed executive board meeting; invite to closed Board; write letters at Board direction.
* Oversee creation of yearly calendar with the help of the Vice Presidents.
* Conduct or delegate the conduct of an annual program evaluation in order to determine the effectiveness of Ocean Shore School in meeting its stated goals and objectives.
Financial Responsibility: General Oversight of Budget. Authorized signatory for the checking accounts.
Hours recording procedure: Hours are to be entered by the job holder on a digital hours-recording platform provided by the PTO.
Hours earned: Full Commitment.
Term: July 1 to July 31 of the following year
Selection Process: Elected by General Membership
Revised 4/24