2026-2027

BOARD MEMBERS

Co-Presidents

president@mannptsa.org

Amy Compton

Bruno Lewin

• 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
• Works with Co-VP's of Events & Fundraising and school administration to set PTSA event calendar for the school year
• 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
• Tracks Board Member training
• Coordinates LWSF luncheon participation
• Facilitates LWPTSA auction donation
• Trains newly-elected Board of Directors in June
• Keeps legal documents notebook up to date in conjunction with Secretary
• Oversees Back to School Packet in consecution with Webmaster
• Oversees Membership Chair and Outreach Chair

Time Commitment: 20-25 hours per month, including meetings and coordination with the school admin, board and chair leads.

Secretary

secretary@mannptsa.org

Jessica Seargeant

• 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
• Keeps legal documents notebook up to date in conjunction with Co-Presidents
• Gives notice of board and general membership meetings

Time Commitment: 2-4 hrs per month, including meetings & coordination with the board

Co-Treasurers

treasurer@mannptsa.org

• Leads financial operations of the PTSA
• Keeps a record and issues 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 members
• 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
• Oversees Treasurer Chairs: Box Top Chair and Financial Review Chair

Time Commitment: 15-25 hours per month, including meetings and coordination with the board and chair leads.

Co-VP's of Art Programs

art@mannptsa.org

Tonya Volegova

Shilpi Sharma

• Assist the Co-VP's of Volunteers with art docent and art helper recruitment
• Hold a training session for new docents and helpers
• Communicate periodically with art docents and helpers about PTSA related art news
• Manage Art Programs and activities in conjunction with art chairs and committees
• Keep the art pages updated on the PTSA Website
• Oversee the art budget and purchases
• Plan and host Art Night in the Spring (can have a committee)
• Oversees Art Programs Chairs: art night chair, art supply chair, artist in resident chair, kiln chair, NW art project chair, reflections chair.

Time Commitment: 4-8 hours per month, including meetings and coordination with the board and chair leads.

Co-VP's of Communications

comm@mannptsa.org

• Manages communication channels between PTSA, parents, and staff including website, Horace MANNager submissions, monthly newsletter, and Facebook page.
• 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 (GiveBack, Our School Pages, Office 365 Admin, & Canva)
• Oversees Communication Chairs: Chairs under communication include: Newsletter Chair, Social Media Chair, Website Chair, Yearbook Chair.

Time Commitment: 15-20 hours per month, including meetings and coordination with the board and chair leads.

Co-VP's of Enrichment

enrichment@mannptsa.org

• 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 use forms
• Oversees class registration process, promotion of activities, and volunteer requirements
• Oversees Enrichment Chairs: after school enrichment chair, assemblies chair, math chair, science fair chair, book fair chair, music chair, spelling bee chair.

Time Commitment: 10 hours per week, including meetings and coordination with the board and chair leads

Co-VP's of Advocacy / F.A.C.E. (Family and Community Engagement)

advocacy@mannptsa.org

• Leads efforts to support students, families, and the broader school community through advocacy and engagement initiatives with a focus on inclusivity across gender, race, LGBTQ+, abilities and other identities. This role supports the following initiatives and oversees their corresponding committees:
• Emergency Preparedness – Ensures the PTSA supports school safety and readiness.
• Legislative – Liaises with the district PTSA council and supports their local/state advocacy efforts.
• Sustainability – Promotes environmental efforts within the school community.
• Colt Community Caring – Supports underserved students through scholarships and resources.
• Special Needs – Advocates for and supports students with special needs and their families within the Horace Mann community. This position works to ensure that all students have access to the resources and support they need to thrive academically and socially.
• Quest – Supports the needs of highly capable students.

Time Commitment: 5-10 hours per month, including meetings and coordination with the board and chair leads.

Co-VP's of Events

events@mannptsa.org

• Create a yearly PTSA event calendar alongside President(s) and school administration
• Oversee and coordinate PTSA community building events including, but not limited to, Bike Derby, Movie Night, Dance, Family Fun Night, etc.
• Work alongside treasurer(s) in planning event budget expenses
• Coordinate with the communications team to provide the general membership with community event information
• Oversee and assist committee chairs: Back to School Event Chair (Colt Corral), Dance Chair, Movie Night Chair, 5th Grade Promotion Chair, Family Fun Night Chair

Time Commitment: to be confirmed for 2026-2027, now that Events and Fundraising are separate roles.

Co-VP's of Fundraising

fundraising@mannptsa.org

• Propose, plan and manage fundraising campaigns that are aligned with the PTSA and school to meet the yearly operating budget
• Monitor fundraising campaigns alongside the treasurer(s) including, but not limited to Colt Corral Fund, corporate partners, spirit wear, school pool
• Work alongside treasurer(s) in setting fundraising goals
• Coordinate with the communications team to provide the general membership with messaging regarding PTSA fundraising efforts
• Oversee and assist committee chairs: Fundraising Chair, Spirit Wear Chair

Time Commitment: to be confirmed for 2026-2027, now that Events and Fundraising are separate roles.

Co-VP's of Volunteers

volunteers@mannptsa.org

Becca Brown

OPEN

• Work with school to collect all classroom volunteer lists
• Manage PTSA volunteer list and verify district volunteer approval status
• Identify key volunteers to coordinate school service programs
• Communicate with Hospitality Chair to organize Staff Appreciation Events for the school months of August-June & Staff Appreciation Week (May)
• Coordinates School Services: Colt Corral, school pictures, health screening, school supplies, awards, Kindergarten registration, transitions
• Coordinates Volunteers and School Services Chairs: awards committee chair, birthday book chair, hospitality chair, classroom leads chair, watch dog chair, school supply chair.

Time Commitment: 15 hours per month, including meetings and coordination with the board and chair leads.