
Our Leadership
PTO BOARD
Our bylaws establish board position, each with clear responsibilities, who work together as a team to fulfill the PTO's mission. Learn more about each role's specific duties below.
Meet the Executive Board
The Memorial Elementary PTO is powered by an incredible team of parent volunteers who dedicate their time and talent to supporting our students, teachers, and entire school community.
Below, you'll find the dedicated individuals serving on our Executive Board.
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Duties & Responsibilities
Ever wonder what our board does? Or thinking of getting more involved in the future? This is a great place to start.
Each board position has a clear set of responsibilities defined by our bylaws. Roles are structured to ensure all members work together as a cohesive team to fulfill the PTO's mission.
President
Preside over General PTO meetings and Executive Board meetings, serve as the official representative of the PTO. Serve as liaison between school administration and PTO Board of Directors. This position automatically assumes the role of Outgoing President the following school year
Recording Secretary
Record and distribute minutes of all Executive Board meetings and all General PTO meetings, prepare agendas for official PTO meetings, hold historical records and pictures as applicable for the PTO, including detailed records of steps taken to execute major events during the school year. Retain all official records of the PTO digitally and in copies in print, as applicable.
Treasurer-Elect
The Treasurer-Elect supports the Treasurer while learning the day-to-day financial operations of the PTO. This role assists with budgeting, financial reporting, and record keeping to gain a strong understanding of the organization's finances and ensure a smooth transition into the Treasurer position. It's an excellent opportunity for someone interested in developing financial leadership skills while supporting the PTO's mission.
Community Fundraising Chair
You lead the PTO’s signature fundraising event (the Gala), the annual family giving campaign, corporate and community sponsorship programs, and grant opportunities. This is the relationship-driven, high-dollar side of PTO fundraising — where long-term partnerships and donor stewardship matter as much as any single event. Your job is to set strategy, manage donor and sponsor relationships, and ensure these programs deliver sustainable revenue year after year
Volunteer Chair — Lower Grades
You’re the volunteer hub for the PK through 2nd grade community — often the families newest to Memorial Elementary and most eager to plug in. You build the Room Guardian network for the younger grades, set up classroom communication channels, and make it as easy as possible for those families to show up and help all year long. Together with the Upper Grades Volunteer Chair, you co-lead the full Engagement Team: the coordinators who run teacher appreciation, parent engagement, Book Fair, Dad’s Club, Garden, After-School programming, and the 5th Grade Celebrations Committee.
President-Elect
Oversee the committee system of the PTO, assist the President and chair meetings in the absence of the President. In the event President is removed or leaves, the President-Elect will automatically assume role of President. This position automatically assumes the role of President the following school year.
Treasurer
The Treasurer oversees the financial management of the PTO, ensuring accurate record keeping, financial transparency, and compliance with nonprofit requirements. Responsibilities include managing the annual budget, tracking income and expenses, preparing monthly financial reports for the Executive Board, completing required tax filings, and overseeing the organization's financial records.
Communications Chair
You’re the voice of Memorial Elementary PTO. As Communications Chair, you make sure families always know what’s happening, when it’s happening, and why it matters — across every platform the PTO uses. You lead a team of four coordinators who each own a specific channel or function, and your job is to keep them aligned, on-message, and not duplicating each other’s work.
Student-Led Fundraising Chair
You lead the student-centered and event-based side of PTO fundraising — Fall Festival, Color Run/Boosterthon, Spirit Nights, Spiritwear, and School Supply sales. These are the programs families interact with most directly, and together they generate a significant share of the PTO’s annual revenue. Your job is to set strategy, support your coordinators, ensure every program hits its target, and keep the energy high without burning anyone out.
Volunteer Chair — Upper Grades
You are one of two Volunteer Chairs who together lead the Engagement Team — the team responsible for connecting families to the school, building community, and making sure every event has the people it needs. For your half, you build and manage the Room Guardian network for grades 3–5, set up classroom communication channels, and coordinate volunteers for uppergrade activities. Together with the Lower Grades Chair, you co-lead the full Engagement Team the coordinators who run teacher appreciation, parent engagement, Book Fair, Dad’s Club, Garden, After-School programming, and the 5th Grade Celebrations Committee.
How are board members chosen?
Through elections and succession planning. Elections for open roles happen each April. Positions like President-Elect and Treasurer-Elect are designed to train for a year before stepping into leadership, ensuring continuity and preparedness.
How long can someone serve in a board position?
Up to two consecutive years in the same role, allowing for both continuity and fresh ideas.
What happens if a board member leaves mid-term?
If a vacancy occurs on the Executive Board, the President can appoint a PTO member to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the officer’s term. Vacancies can occur when a board member is no longer able to participate or their student leaves the school.
Who is eligible to be on the board?
Any PTO member with a child currently enrolled at Memorial Elementary. We’re always looking for passionate parents to get involved.
How often does the executive board meet?
The Executive Board shall meet monthly during the school year,
or at the discretion of the President.










