Parents' Association

List of 18 items.

• Board of Directors Officers

  *Denotes elected positions
  
  

  President*
  The President oversees all activities of the Parents’ Association (“PA”), working in close coordination with the Vice President to manage all committees. The President may have primary oversight over all income-producing committees and committees requiring executive oversight but the exact division is to be mutually agreed upon by the Ex Officio, President and Vice President on a year-to-year basis. The President works closely with the Head of School, presides over all meetings of the PA, designates persons to serve as appointed PA Board members, authorizes all PA expenditures, writes/oversees weekly Chalkboard announcements and serves as an Ex-Officio member of the Board of Trustees. The President serves as PA Ex-Officio the following year, coordinating the nominations process in the spring.
  
  

  Vice President & Head Room Parent*
  The Vice President (“VP”) acts as Head Room Parent, selecting the Room Parents for each class and overseeing their activities and budgets throughout the year. The VP also acts in the absence of the President and works in close coordination with the President to manage all committees. The VP has primary oversight over all non-income producing committees and committees requiring less executive oversight. The exact division is to be mutually agreed upon by the Ex Officio, President, and Vice President on a year-to-year basis.
  
  

  Treasurer*
  The Treasurer is the custodian of all funds of the PA, and, in close coordination with the Assistant Treasurer, is responsible for funds collected and disbursed, runs the General Ledger, coordinates with all committees, prepares financial statements, and oversees all treasury functions for fundraising events.
  
  

  Assistant Treasurer*
  The Assistant Treasurer assists the Treasurer in the performance of her duties. The Assistant Treasurer is typically responsible for all deposits.
  
  

  Recording Secretary*
  The Recording Secretary is responsible for keeping the minutes of all PA Board meetings and for submitting the minutes for publication in the Chalkboard each month.
  
  

  Corresponding Secretary*
  The Corresponding Secretary is responsible for creating PA Board letterhead and writes all notes and sends/ coordinates all gifts/meals to the JTD community for various life events on behalf of the PA. Additionally, the Corresponding Secretary sends email invitations and coordinates refreshments (as desired) for monthly PA Board meetings.

• Faculty & Staff Appreciation Committee

  Faculty and Staff Appreciation Committee committee and its volunteers plan and deliver a breakfast or luncheon buffet for the benefit of our faculty and staff regularly throughout the school year.

• The Art Docent Committee

  The Art Docent works with the art teachers to provide and staff with volunteer parents a supplementary program designed to introduce upper school students (grades 4-6) to art history and selected famous artists through hands-on projects. Time Commitment: 4-5 weeks, generally close to the time of the two presentations (fall and spring). This committee is appointed by the PA President.

• The Auction Committee

  The Auction Committee is responsible for the acquisition of goods and services donated or solicited by the JTD Community to be used for Live Auction at the Special Event. Additionally, the Auction Committee oversees the “Traditions” listings on BiddingForGood and the annual Party Book.

• The Bocce & Fun Run Committee

  Our annual sporting events are held throughout the year to promote community building and raise funds for our scholarship program. This appointed committee is responsible for planning the events for the entire JTD community, including parents/children/alumni. The Chairs, with the help of many volunteers, will organize the logistics for the events.

• The Faculty & Staff Gifting Committee

  Faculty and Staff Gifting Committee oversees the holiday program to collect and distribute monetary gifts from the parent body to the JTD faculty, staff, and administration.

• The Fair Committee

  The Fair Committee coordinates all the activities associated with the Annual Spring Fair. They are responsible for the selection and direction of persons to serve on the various Fair Sub-Committees and preside at all Fair meetings. This group should be able to work well together and should have complementary skills when it comes to creative, administrative and managerial abilities.
  
  Additionally, the Sweeps Sub-Committee will solicit all donations for Sweepstakes in both separately and in collaboration with the Auction Committee.

• The Holiday Boutique Committee

  The Holiday Boutique Committee plans and executes an annual shopping event for our community in late November/ early December. The Committee must choose the vendors, secure the location of the event, coordinate all logistics and marketing, oversee Treasury and facilitate both the load-in and breakdown.

• The Hospitality Committee

  The Hospitality Committee provide, with a cadre of volunteers, the ambiance, food and refreshments for Back-to-School Night and the Parents’ Association General Meetings. Additionally, the Committee supports the Development Office in the planning and execution of Grandparents & Special Friends Day, and many other special school functions held throughout the year.

• The Library Committee

  This appointed committee is responsible for supporting the efforts of the school librarian, as well as the various book sales held during Class Coffee, the Open House.

• The Logo Wear Committee

  This appointed committee coordinates the purchase, sale and distribution of school uniforms (other than those provided Mills Uniforms). The Committee works with the school administration to recommend changes to the school uniform and to support addressing problems that may arise concerning uniforms/uniform companies.

• The Lunch on the Lawn Committee

  This appointed committee plans and organizes four school-wide “Lunch on the Lawn” days, held throughout the year, where parents can participate in serving a “themed” meal to the children on the upper lawn.

• The Service Learning Committee

  The appointed Service Learning Committee works with the faculty and administration to provide a comprehensive community service program. They coordinate school-wide events and drives to give back to the community, including partnering with Big Sunday, collecting costumes to benefit local charities, and running a program to assist the children in taking action to give back on Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving. Students are encouraged to set a goal to participate in Giving Tuesday by donating their time, voice, or goods.

• The Special Event Committee

  The Special Event is the annual adult only party held for our entire parent body, faculty and staff. It is also the main venue for our Auction, the largest fund-raiser of the year. With the help of an army of volunteers, this appointed committee is responsible for the planning and execution of this fun filled evening. These individuals must be able to generate excitement and interest in the event.

• The Sports Coordinator Committee

  The appointed Sports Coordinators Committee works closely with JTD’s PE teachers to ensure that grades 4-6 after-school sports program runs smoothly. For each team, the Coordinator selects a “team parent” who will advise parents of game schedules, snack responsibilities, and ensures every child has a way home after games. The Coordinator must be a 4th, 5th or 6th grade parent.

• The Store Committee

  The appointed Store Committee sets up and manages the JTD Store. The JTD Store serves as a central location for parents to purchase Logo Wear and event tickets, as well as make donations to the PA to support our activities.

• The Sunshine & Social Committee

  This appointed committee coordinates the community out-reach program.

• The Used Uniform Committee

  This appointed committee coordinates the collection of used uniforms. All gently used uniforms are cleaned and made available for parent purchase at affordable pricing. In addition, the Used Uniform Committee will clear the Lost and Found area on a routine basis.