2008 Letter of Interest
LETTERS OF INTEREST ARE TO BE RECEIVED IN THE PTA NATIONAL OFFICE BY NOVEMBER 30, 2007 TO: PTA National Board of Directors National Council of States Committee Members PTA National Staff FROM: Nominating and Leadership Development Committee RE: Call for Letters of Interest The PTA national organization is seeking individuals for the following national leadership positions to be elected in June 2008. PLEASE READ THE MATERIALS CAREFULLY. Below are the Provisions for Service in the National PTA Governance Structure, descriptions of responsibilities for the various positions, a Letter of Interest form, a Professional/Personal References form, a Signature of Agreement and Submission form, and a “template” in preparing your resume or bio. Please forward this information to your constituents, local units, councils, PTA friends, and other qualified individuals. If you have questions, please call the All materials must be received at the PTA national office on or before November 30, 2007. Mail, fax, or e-mail all materials to the attention of PROVISIONS FOR SERVICE IN THE NATIONAL PTA GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE
- Anyone holding a position shall be a member of a local PTA.
- No one shall serve more than one full term in the same position, unless otherwise permitted in the National PTA Bylaws.
- Anyone who serves in a position for more than one-half (1/2) of a full term shall be deemed to have served a full term in such position.
- Those failing to meet the qualifications or to fulfill the responsibilities of their positions shall be removed according to the policies of the board of directors.
- Only those who have consented to serve shall be nominated or appointed.
- A member shall not serve as a voting member in National PTA’s governance structure while serving as a paid employee of, or under contract to, National PTA.
- Diversity, PTA knowledge, and professional expertise shall be guiding principles when making nominations or appointments.
NATIONAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL
- Be a member of a PTA.
- Serve a term of two (2) years.
- Manage the affairs of National PTA.
- Act on recommendations presented by the National Council of States.
- Hire, evaluate, and set the salary of the chief executive officer.
- Review and act on reports and recommendations of committees and staff.
- Approve the budget.
- Approve board and committee appointments as recommended by the president.
- Establish public policy and the legislative agenda.
- Establish organizational policy based on the strategic plan.
- Attend regular meetings of the board of directors, to be held at least four (4) times during each calendar year. The meetings shall be held immediately preceding the National PTA Annual Convention (preconvention meeting), immediately following the National PTA Annual Convention (postconvention meeting), and at other times as determined by the board of directors.
- Develop and adopt position statements on issues covered under the purposes and policies of the organization.
- Ratify resolutions adopted by convention delegates.
- Approve trustees to the endowment fund per the president’s appointments.
- Review committees’ plan of work.
- Actively participate in the annual giving campaign by making a monetary contribution at a minimum level of $100 each year (the two youth representatives are exempt from this requirement).
- Support fundraising efforts of National PTA.
- Sign the Statement of Understanding.
- Speak on behalf of the adopted positions of National PTA when acting in their capacities as PTA leaders.
- Participate fully as a member of the board of directors.
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY
- Be asked to serve on National PTA committees and/or task forces, as requested by the president.
- Be asked to represent National PTA at the request of the president.
MEMBERS OF THE NOMINATING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE SHALL
- Be a member of a PTA.
- Serve a term of three (3) years.
- Identify characteristics and skill sets needed in the leadership of National PTA to accomplish the strategic plan.
- Screen and evaluate individuals, and nominate candidates for president-elect, secretary-treasurer, member representatives to the board of directors, at-large National Council of States members, and nominating and leadership development committee members.
- Recommend continuing education that enhances leadership development for the organization.
- Advise the president on the appointment of committee and task force members.
- Participate fully as a member of the nominating and leadership development committee.
- Actively participate in the annual giving campaign.
AT-LARGE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF STATES MEMBERS SHALL
- Be a member of a PTA.
- Serve a term of two (2) years.
- Elect seven (7) National Council of States members to serve on the board of directors.
- Understand the mission, purposes, vision, and value of National PTA.
- Represent diversity.
- Have the skills, ability, and willingness to debate, deliberate, and make recommendations on issues affecting the organization.
- Identify and prioritize trends to guide the board in setting strategic direction.
- Review and recommend issues related to organizational policy.
- Identify and recommend action on emerging issues, policies, and legislative trends.
- Meet at least twice a year with one of the meetings set in conjunction with the annual convention.
- Participate fully as a member of the National Council of States.
- Actively participate in the annual giving campaign.
Complete Letter of Interest
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