APRENDE PTSO MISSION

 JOIN THE APRENDE PTSO BOARD!

Get involved! The Aprende PTSO is an amazing network of parents/guardians of Aprende students. Meet and work with some wonderful people, be in the know of school events and on the front line of planning and decisions that enhance Aprende, the teachers and the students!

CURRENTLY SEEKING CANDIDATES FOR THE PTSO BOARD 

POSITIONS FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR!

The one year term begins July 1, 2025 and ends June 30, 2026. Interested candidates are welcome to talk with any current  PTSO Board Member and should fill out the interest form HERE by Friday April 11th. If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact us at email@aprendeptso.org

On Monday, April 14th at 8:30am we will hold an open meeting in the APRENDE MPR 

to vote on board positions. Regardless of if you want to be a board member or not, 

all are are invited and encouraged to attend!

Aprende PTSO –  Board Member Positions & Descriptions

General Qualifications for Board Members:

•  Desire to serve the PTSO, the school, teachers, staff, and students
• Work as part of a team to accomplish tasks, good listening skills, organization and follow through in support of our mission
• Participate in meetings, emails and What’s App chats, contribute to votes.
• Meetings are once a month, usually at 8:30am. In the past they have been on Monday’s but we may look to change that next year to Friday mornings.
• Required to attend meetings but we understand that things arise where you need to miss a meeting. We ask that our members not miss more than 3 meetings a year as we need your support on making decisions for the benefit of the school.
• If you are asked (or needed) to become a signer on the bank account or have a debit card, the President and Treasurer must be able to pass a credit check and all meet to confirm this action.

President

• Presides over all PTSO meetings, prepares the agendas, and coordinates the work of all PTSO board members in addition to monthly meetings with administration.
• Is a co-signer on the bank accounts.
• Maintains records of planning and execution of events, oversees work of all officers, performs all duties to maintain the active status of the PTSO as required.
• Coordinates any coffee chats or events with Principal as needed.
• Drafts annual budget in conjunction with Executive Board Members for review and approval in July’s meeting.
• Coordinates PTSO calendar with master Aprende calendar.
• Time: 2-3 hours/week, somewhat flexible, varies based upon event calendar.

Vice President

• Acts as an aide to the President and performs their duties if necessary.  
• Assists with most activities of the PTSO throughout the year as available and as needed.  
• Often chairs committees or events and assists with ongoing needs of PTSO.  
• Time:  3-5 hours per month.

Secretary

• This board member is responsible for recording the minutes of all meetings of the Board including General meetings.  
• Secretary can help coordinate meetings with school administration and the board members as well to assist the President.
• Secretary is responsible for having copies of minutes, bylaws, and other pertinent documents available upon request and shall assist Treasurer in having corporate filings up to date.  
• Assist with annual board elections as needed, marketing the nominations, documenting the interest and voting.
• Time: 2-3 hours per month, not including assistance with other events

Treasurer

• This board member is responsible for all accurate accountings of all financial transactions for the board in conjunction with the President.  
• The treasurer is responsible for all banking transactions – deposits, checks to vendors, reimbursements as authorized by board.  
• Treasurer will also reconcile bank statements and provide monthly financial reports prior to each monthly board meeting.  
• Also must file necessary tax paperwork related to 501(c)3 status.  
• Assists president with annual budget preparation. Training will be provided.  
• Time:  1-2 hours per week, most work can be done at home.

Fundraising Coordinator

• Coordinates fundraising events and plan for the PTSO throughout the year as directed by the board to meet the needs of the annual budget.  
• This board member investigates possible opportunities and oversees scheduling of restaurant nights, movie events, or any other fundraising event that the PTSO elects to do throughout the year.  
• This person will be responsible for coordinating the calendar of events, for example, restaurant nights in conjunction with other school events to maximize participation.  
• Time:  1-2 hours per week, most work can be done at home, flexible schedule

Technology Coordinator

• This board member is responsible for the maintenance of the Aprende PTSO website, instagram and facebook pages.  
• This member will also be responsible for all the GoDaddy hosting and email maintenance as well as some work in Paypal to create buttons for apparel/event sales on website.  
• Detailed instructions are available.  
• Minimal coding or technical skills required.  
• Most work done at home, flexible scheduling.  
• Time: 2-3 hours per week

Apparel Coordinator

• This board member is responsible for the ordering, selling, and coordinating of spirit apparel inventory for the PTSO.  
• Coordinates with apparel vendor for new designs as well as pickup of orders.  
• Also works with Technology Coordinator for online sales.   
• Some work can be done at home.
• Time: 3-5 hours per month, varies based upon events (for sale of apparel) and ordering needs.

Site Council Liaison

• This board member serves as liaison to the Aprende Site Council to ensure that PTSO and Site Council efforts are strategically coordinated and are not duplicative.
• Time: 3-4 hours per month

Snack Shack Coordinator

• This board member is responsible for the coordination of the snack shack during athletic events – in conjunction with Athletic Director/Secretary.
• PTSO will supply and staff concessions for home athletic events, board member is responsible for purchasing/restocking and keeping inventory of snack shack.
• Multiple clubs and teams can volunteer to work the shack and earn a portion of the profits for their club or team.  Responsible for coordinating with PTSO volunteer coordinator and/or teams/school orgs for signups as well as ensuring cash box delivered and picked up at each event.  
• Time:  3-5 hours per week during active athletic seasons, limited other times.

Member(s) at Large

• This position assists all board members as needed, including but not limited to chairing events, coordinating fundraising activities, and volunteering with sales, events, etc.  
• Time: 3-4 hours per month, varies based on events

Tentative Calendar of School-Wide Events

July Back to School Luncheon for Staff 

Curriculum Night (Information and Apparel Sales)

August Meet & Greet Breakfasts

Coffee Chat w/ Renee 

September PTSO General Meeting

Math Night/STEM Night

October Fall Teacher / Parent Conferences – Dinner for Staff

December PTSO General Meeting

Staff Holiday Party 

5th grade orientation night

February PTSO General Meeting

Spring Teacher / Parent Conferences – Dinner for Staff

March Science Night 

April PTSO General Meeting - Elections

May Teacher Appreciation Week

8th Grade Promotion & Dance Activities

TBD: Fundraising events, Coffee Chat schedule, other Board meetings