Welcome PTA President!
President’s Responsibilities
The president is elected by the members to lead the PTA and to conduct PTA business in accordance with the bylaws.
The president works with the principal and assistant principals, other board officers, teachers, PTA members, and the school community to develop and fulfill specific goals that reflect the PTA’s mission and are approved by the members.
Particular tasks and procedures vary from local PTA unit to local PTA unit so check your PTA’s bylaws, standing rules, and/or the procedure book for information about the president’s duties in your PTA. Always be in touch with Knox County Council PTA and TN PTA.
Responsibilities of Local Unit Presidents:
The president is elected by the members to lead the PTA and to conduct PTA business in accordance with the bylaws.
The president works with the principal and assistant principals, other board officers, teachers, PTA members, and the school community to develop and fulfill specific goals that reflect the PTA’s mission and are approved by the members.
Particular tasks and procedures vary from local PTA unit to local PTA unit so check your PTA’s bylaws, standing rules, and/or the procedure book for information about the president’s duties in your PTA. Always be in touch with Knox County Council PTA and TN PTA.
Responsibilities of Local Unit Presidents:
- Lead the PTA
- Preside over meetings
- Represent the PTA
- Take active role in administration – including financial and legal obligations
- Maintain ongoing communication with members
- Foster relationships
- Any other duties outlined in your Standing Rules and Bylaws
President’s Checklist
May/June/July
Knox County Schools
912 South Gay Street, 17th Floor
Knoxville, TN 37901
email: garrett.raiden@knoxschools.org
(office) 865.594.1308 (fax) 865.594.1980
May/June/July
- Elect your officers for 2020-2021 in March, April or May according to your bylaws.
- Complete the KCC New Officer Form and email to president.kccpta@gmail.com
- Complete the Knox County School’s SSO (School Support Organization Forms) (found HERE) and return to Garrett Raiden electronically via the School Support Organization Annual Registration, by mail or email:
Knox County Schools
912 South Gay Street, 17th Floor
Knoxville, TN 37901
email: garrett.raiden@knoxschools.org
(office) 865.594.1308 (fax) 865.594.1980
- Close out your school year on a positive note – thank your teachers and principal.
- Access any needs that might be apparent for students over the summer that PTA could address.
- Remember as President you are NOT a dictator but rather a leader, an organizer. You have one vote just as everyone else on your board and within your membership.
- Keep lines of communication open with your Principal.
- Contact KCC PTA with questions or concerns.
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President Forms
Beginning of Year Forms: Bylaws: Awards Report Forms: Lifetime Achievement Award Forms: |
President Resources & Handbooks
Click on the links below to view/download resources available for Local Unit Presidents: KCC Awards Report Leadership Guidebook National PTA Back-to-School Kit National PTA E-Learning Library Nominating Committee Procedures |