PTO News
2016-17 election
Dear BPA Parents, Staff,
and PTO Members,
Executive
Board
Positions
*President
*Vice President
*Secretary
*Treasurer
*Parliamentarian
*Historian
*Volunteer
Coordinator
Nominations
must be
submitted by
Sept. 21st

they will be required to
join. You may nominate
yourself or others for
We are fast approaching
the time to elect a new PTO multiple positions, but you
may only be elected to
Executive Board for the
one position.
2016-17 school year. The
outgoing board is hoping for Last school year, the
a great year of parents,
monthly Executive Board
faculty, and administration
meetings were scheduled
working together to support for the 2nd Thursday of
Breakfast Point Academy.
each month at 2:30pm.
It will be up to the
Nominations are welcome
incoming board to
from 8/25/16 to 9/21/16
determine the schedule
by email only at
for this year’s monthly
breakfastpointacademypto
Board meetings and
@gmail.com
General Membership
Parents, guardians, and/or
meetings which our
faculty members may
bylaws require to be held
nominate themselves or
at least 3 times per
anyone they feel would best
school year.
fit the position. Please
ensure anyone you nominate Let’s have another
fantastic year here at
is interested in serving.
Nominees do not need to be Breakfast Point
Academy!!
current PTO members, but
PTO Executive Board Position Descriptions
President
Presides at all meetings of the organization and of executive board; coordinates the
work of all the officers and committees in order; serves on the school advisory council;
serves ex-officio on all committees, except the nominating committee, ensures all
contracts and/or legally binding documents are approved by the PTO prior to signing;
serves as primary contact to the Principal.
Vice President
The Vice President acts as an aide to the President and performs the duties of the
president in their absence or inability to serve.
Secretary: Records the minutes of all meetings; is prepared to refer to minutes of
previous meetings when necessary; and record attendance of all PTO executive board
and general PTO meetings; communicates scheduled meetings to the membership.
Treasurer
Keeps an account of all receipts and expenditures; makes disbursements in accordance
with the approved budget, or as authorized by the organization; presents a treasurers
report at every meeting of the organization and at other times when requested by the
executive board; keeps an accurate membership roll for the organization; cooperates
with a full audit annually performed by an audit committee appointed by the executive
board; and completes or coordinates with an independent professional all necessary tax
forms required by any government agency, including required documents to ensure
compliance and maintenance of 501(c)(3) status.
Parliamentarian
The parliamentarian shall be knowledgeable about and enforce Roberts Rules of Order
at all meetings, advising the presiding officer on questions of parliamentary law and
matters of procedure.
Historian
The historian shall act as custodian for all records and other materials, including
photographs, pertinent to the history of the association and shall compile and keep a
record of current organization events and activities to be presented in the form of an
annual history.
Volunteer Coordinator
The volunteer coordinator shall coordinate volunteers for PTO and most other school
events.
School Newsletter
Grade Level News
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Fourth Grade News
The purpose of a newsletter is to
provide specialized information to a
targeted audience. A school newsletter
can be a great way to develop a strong
relationship with parents.
First choose a short title for your
newsletter— something like "School
News," or “Back to School.” As you
choose the title, also take time to think
about the newsletter’s theme. What
important messages do you want to
send parents and families?
Next, establish how much time and
money you can spend on your
newsletter. These factors will help
determine how frequently you publish
the newsletter and its length.
Use the body of your school newsletter
to keep parents apprised of major
assignments and class events, as well as
of any school district news.
Fifth Grade News
The purpose of a newsletter is to
provide specialized information to a
targeted audience. A school newsletter
can be a great way to develop a strong
relationship with parents.
First choose a short title for your
newsletter— something like "School
News," or “Back to School.” As you
choose the title, also take time to think
about the newsletter’s theme. What
important messages do you want to
send parents and families?
Next, establish how much time and
money you can spend on your
newsletter. These factors will help
determine how frequently you publish
the newsletter and its length.
Use the body of your school newsletter
to keep parents apprised of major
assignments and class events, as well as
of any school district news.
Sixth Grade News
The purpose of a newsletter is to
provide specialized information to a
targeted audience. A school newsletter
can be a great way to develop a strong
relationship with parents.
First choose a short title for your
newsletter— something like "School
News," or “Back to School.” As you
choose the title, also take time to think
about the newsletter’s theme. What
important messages do you want to
send parents and families?
Next, establish how much time and
money you can spend on your
newsletter. These factors will help
determine how frequently you publish
the newsletter and its length.
Use the body of your school newsletter
to keep parents apprised of major
assignments and class events, as well as
of any school district news.
Caption describing
picture or graphic.
New Students
The purpose of a newsletter is to
provide specialized information to a
targeted audience. A school newsletter
can be a great way to develop a strong
relationship with parents.
School Name
Street Address
Address 2
City, ST ZIP Code
Phone:
(555) 555-0125
First choose a short title for your
newsletter— something like "School
News," or “Back to School.” As you
choose the title, also take time to think
about the newsletter’s theme. What
important messages do you want to
send parents and families?
Next, establish how much time and
money you can spend on your
newsletter. These factors will help
determine how frequently you publish
the newsletter and its length.
Use the body of your school newsletter
to keep parents apprised of major
assignments and class events.
Fax:
(555) 555-0145
E-mail:
E-mail address
Your school motto
here.
We’re on the Web!
Web site address
New Staff
The purpose of a newsletter is to
provide specialized information to a
targeted audience. A school newsletter
can be a great way to develop a strong
relationship with parents.
First choose a short title for your
newsletter— something like "School
News," or “Back to School.” As you
School Name
Street Address
Address 2
City, ST ZIP Code
RECIPIENT NAME
STREET ADDRESS
ADDRESS 2
CITY, ST ZIP CODE
choose the title, also take time to think
about the newsletter’s theme. What
important messages do you want to
send parents and families?
Next, establish how much time and
money you can spend on your
newsletter.