Below are brief position descriptions for all PTA leadership positions. If you are interested in getting involved please see the list of positions that are currently open.
More information may be found in the member-approved Bylaws and Standing Rules. Or contact any of our current PTA leaders!
PTA Member-elected Officers
President
Direct affairs of Naumann PTA in accordance with governing rules and guidelines; provide leadership to PTA volunteers, coordinate PTA activities on campus with principal; preside at meetings.
Vice Presidents
Support and backfill the President as needed, recruit committee chairs and volunteers, provide guidance and oversight for the committees assigned to each VP; manage activities in their area as needed. Per the current member-approved Bylaws, the areas of responsibility for each vice president are:
- 1st VP – Family, School & Community Event committees: delegate to LISD Council of PTAs,
communicates with and supports the chairs for socials, garden care, Little Library, and Clothes Closet and reports back to the PTA Board - 2nd VP – Program committees
- 3rd VP – Fundraising committees: Communicates with and supports the chair of each of our fundraisers and reports back to the PTA Board
Secretary
Record minutes, keep records current, maintain correspondence.
Treasurer
Manage and maintain the budget, process revenues and expenses and ensure money management protocols are followed, file IRS forms as required, produce financial reports and maintain financial records.
Manage PTA bulletin board and Volunteer/PTA website; produce PTA newsletter and may manage/produce other communication tools (e.g., directory, social media).
Hospitality Chair
Provide hospitality and appreciation to teachers and staff, host regular and special treats, plan for teacher appreciation week.
Membership Chair
Recruit and register new members, maintain membership roster.
Parliamentarian
Be familiar with the Bylaws, Standing Rules, Rules of Order, and PTA policies; advise the board on parliamentary rules as needed.
Room Representatives Chair
Recruit Room Reps for each class and provide them guidance and support for class parties and teacher support.
Teacher Liaison
Facilitate PTA-teacher communications and coordination.
Description coming soon
The board members listed above attend board meetings, serve the PTA’s vision and mission and the interests and will of our PTA members, and manage the affairs of the PTA. Officers are required to complete Texas PTA training courses.
Special Committee Chairs
Special Committee Chairs work with the vice-president responsible for that committee. The areas listed below are traditionally part of the Naumann PTA, but may not be active unless someone commits to the chair position.
Family, School & Community Events
Clothes Closet
Staff and recruit volunteers for Naumann’s three dates to work at the Clothes Closet, clear campus Lost and Found, collect and prep items donated on campus, and serve as liaison between Naumann and LISD Council of PTAs Clothes Closet leaders.
Garden Care
Plans and implements the planting of the school garden and helps to create a volunteer garden watering schedule.
Holiday Breakfast
Plan and manage the annual holiday breakfast held in December. This includes organizing entertainment, food, and volunteers.
Little Library
Checks the Little Library once a week for books that should be returned to the Naumann library and makes sure donated books are elementary student appropriate.
Socials
Plans 1-2 community social events per semester to foster community between Naumann families.
Programs
Educational Assemblies
Works with the board to bring 1-2 educational assemblies to our Naumann students during the school year.
Math Pentathlon
Description coming soon
Reflections
Plan and manage Family Art Day, promote and manage submissions for Reflections, recruit judges, prepare winning entries for next levels of competition, plan an awards event.
Talent Show
Plan and manage the annual Talent Show. This includes scheduling the venue and date for auditions, rehearsal and the show; arranges facilities; informs parents and students of the process; and recruits and manages volunteers.
Fundraising
Apex
Plan and manage the Apex Leadersip Co. fundraiser. This includes researching fund raising opportunities, making arrangements for selected fundraiser, promoting and executing the fundraiser.
Book Fair
Coordinate, plan, and manage the fall and spring Scholastic Book Fairs on campus. This includes working closely with the Librarian, managing inventory, sales, backorders, accounting, setup and closing of the fair, and volunteers.
Buddy Program
Works to recruit and match "old" Naumann families with new to Naumann families to foster connection within the Naumann community.
Passive Fundraising (e.g., Box Tops, Recycling, Sticker Machine)
Track submission and promotional deadlines and revenues. Collect and submit items as needed.
Restaurant Knights
Schedule and arrange fundraising evenings with local restaurants.
School Supply Packs
Organizes the distribution process of school supply packs at the beginning of the school year.
Spirit Items
Research spirit item products and vendors, order items, manage sales, inventory and fulfillment.
Sponsorship
Connects with and recruits local businesses to become Naumann PTA sponsors. This person also ensures that sponsors are promoted at required events.
Other
Inclusion & Diversity
Description coming soon
Kids First
Description coming soon
Mix It Up Lunch
Description coming soon
Social Media
Description coming soon
Webmaster
Description coming soon