President

Presides at all meetings, plans meeting agendas and co-signs all binding agreements. Makes appointments to positions and committees as designated in the Standing Rules with approval of the Executive Committee. Serves on Cougar Ridge Shared Leadership Board.

Serves as ex-officio member of all committees except nominating committee. Disseminates and communicates all information received pertinent to PTSA programs. Attends and votes as delegate to Issaquah PTSA Council.

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Executive Vice President

Performs the duties of the President(s) in the absence or inability of that officer to serve. Assists President(s) when called upon. Records all motions at Board of Directors’ and General Membership meetings. Oversees annual review and update of the Cougar Ridge PTSA Standing Rules.

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Secretary

Keeps accurate minutes of all meetings and posts on Community Information Board. Works with President(s) to establish meeting agendas. At meetings, Secretary handles attendance and determines existence of quorum. Notifies President(s) of any unfinished business and is responsible for correspondence as designated by President(s). Keeps complete roster of the membership of all standing and special committees. Maintains record of PTSA equipment.

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Treasurer

Serves as chairperson of the budget committee and presents the budget to the membership. Keeps accurate records at all times. Receives, issues receipts and deposits promptly in an authorized account all monies and disburses monies from authorized account according to the approved annual budget. Presents a written financial statement at each regular meeting and at other times as required by the President. Provides all financial records if requested by the President or Board of Directors’ members. Closes books on June 30th and submits the books and records for audit to a qualified accountant or auditing committee of no fewer than 3 members appointed by the President(s).

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Vice President of Outreach

Liaison to the Executive Committee for the following committees: Connections, Hospitality, Humanitarian Programs, Newcomers, Caring Through Sharing, Fall Social Event, Fall Staff Luncheon, Monthly Birthdays, Skating Parties, and Staff Appreciation Week.

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Vice President of Communications

Liaison to the Executive Committee for the following committees: Community Advisory Site Council (CASC) Representative, Legislation, Newsletter, Special Services Liaison, Webmaster, Database Administrator, Emergency Preparedness/Phone Tree, Opening Day Packets, and Student Directory. Responsible for operating/training of the risograph. Works with all committees to publicize programs and events.

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Vice President of Ways and Means

Liaison to the Executive Committee for the following committees: Corporate Rebates, Grant Writing, Membership, Yearbook, Audit, Book Fair, Fall Fundraiser/Gift Wrap, Spiritwear, Spring Fundraiser, and Yearbook Sales.

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Vice President of Programs

Liaison to the Executive Committee for the following committees: Assemblies, Gift-A-Book, Parent Education, Student Council Advisor(s), Art Fair/Resources, Destination Imagination, Math Olympiad, Reflections, Science Fair/Kits, Spring Open House, and Student Banking.

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Vice President of Volunteers

Liaison to the Executive Committee for the following committees: Awards (including Golden Acorn/OEA), Classroom Support Coordinator, Language Liaison, Special Events Coordinator, Issaquah Schools Foundation, School Beautification, and Volunteers for Issaquah Schools (in election years.) Special Events include Field Day, School Photographs, and Turn-Off-the-TV Week.
Provides and maintains Volunteer Sign-In Notebook in office. Prepares lists of volunteers for chairpersons based on volunteer interest forms.
Coordinates preparation and distribution of gifts to all volunteers during Volunteer Appreciation Week.

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Volunteers for Issaquah Schools

Volunteers for Issaquah Schools (VIS) is an independent organization that provides support to Issaquah School District bond and levy campaigns according to the laws of the Public Disclosure Commission. Because school districts are prohibited from financing campaigns for ballot measures, VIS performs this rold by fundraising and endorsing ballots measures designed to benefit students in the Issaquah School District.
The PTSA liaison to VIS communicates information to the PTSA about the ballot measures and campaign, and recruits volunteers for mailings, phone calls, etc.

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