These are the Blair HS PTSA Leadership volunteer positions. If you are interested in a position, Contact Us.
| PTSA POSITION | DESCRIPTION |
| **Board Officers/Board Members** These positions are elected and term limited to two consecutive 1 year terms. |
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| President | Officiates as the Chief Executive Officer of the PTSA. Chairs Board and general meetings and oversees the PTSA’s fiscal compliance and adherence to its bylaws. Serves as a liaison with school administrators and community partners. Checks in regularly with officers and committees to ensure the overall plans and management of the PTSA. Familiarizes him/herself with all PTA programs and resources; identify challenges and invites solutions. Represents PTSA to the community. Recruits volunteers from the Blair HS community. Volunteers at events, when available. |
| Vice President, 1st (Advocacy) | Presides in the absence of the President; serves as an aide to the President in coordinating advocacy efforts of the PTSA, and performs such other duties as he/she may be assigned by the President. In the President’s absence, the Vice President - Advocacy represents the PTSA and in the event of vacancy in the office of the President, the Vice President - Advocacy assumes the role of the President. |
| Vice President, 2nd (Academic Affairs) | Presides in the absence of the President and the Vice President - Advocacy and serves as an aide to the President by coordinating the programs and initiatives that support the academic success for all students at Blair High School. He/she will coordinate the work, along with the Chairs of PTSA Committees that focus on student academics and support. The Vice President - Academic Affairs performs other duties as he/she may be assigned by the President. |
| Vice President, 3rd (Administration) | Serves as an aide to the President by coordinating with the Treasurer and Membership Chair on administrative and financial requirements of the PTSA. He/she coordinates the work, along with the Chairs of the Membership Committee and all fundraising committees. The Vice President - Administration performs such other duties as he/she may be assigned by the President. Presides in the absence of the President, the Vice President - Advocacy and the Vice President - Academic Affairs. |
| Treasurer | Manages the budget of the PTSA by keeping accurate records and submitting written financial statements for PTSA meetings. Prepares and monitors the annual budget. Ensures an audit, financial review, or compilation is done in accordance with the bylaws. Prepare state-level and annual filings and reports as part of the PTSA’s financial records. Oversee proper handling of money, such as ensuring money is collected, counted, recorded, and deposited promptly and appropriately. Ensure financial checks and balances are in place at all times. |
| Secretary | Keep accurate record of meetings, which become part of the permanent history of the PTSA. Work with the President to create a meeting agenda. Send out meeting announcements, agendas, and supporting documents. Take attendance and checking for quorum (minimum number of members who must be present to conduct business at a meeting) during voting. Present draft minutes of the previous meeting, making any corrections and ensuring approved minutes are included in the PTSA’s permanent record. Take minutes, including counting and recording any votes. |
| **MCCPTA Delegates/Board Members** | |
| MCCPTA Delegate (A) | Attend and represent the PTSA at the monthly MCCPTA (Montgomery County Council of PTAs) meetings. Serve as a link between the MCCPTA and the PTSA by participating in MCCPTA Delegates Assemblies, working with Cluster Coordinators and Area Vice Presidents, and share information between the two organizations. |
| MCCPTA Delegate (B) | Attend and represent the PTSA at the monthly MCCPTA (Montgomery County Council of PTAs) meetings. Serve as a link between the MCCPTA and the PTSA by participating in MCCPTA Delegates Assemblies, working with Cluster Coordinators and Area Vice Presidents, and share information between the two organizations. |
| **Standing Committees/Board Members** | |
| After Prom Committee Chair | Coordinates the AfterProm Program (an event held *after* the Prom), which provides a safe, alcohol/drug-free environment for Blair HS students to enjoy their late-night-to-early-morning outing. Duties involve the following: recruiting 'AfterProm' volunteers, decorations, contracting w/vendors for activities, set-up, clean-up, etc. |
| Membership Committee Chair | Recruit Blair High School parents and community members to become engaged members of the Blair PTSA. As part of the Blair PTSA’s efforts to recruit new members, it holds membership drives and membership engagement events to increase the visibility of the PTSA while also promoting its work to the Blair Community. |
| Mini Grants Committee Chair | Manages the MiniGrants program which funds innovative, informative and inspirational projects for Blair High School students that go above and beyond traditional opportunities. |
| NAACP Parents Council Representative | Attend and represent the PTSA at the NAACP Parents Council of Montgomery County. Serve as a link between the NAACP and the PTSA by participating in the NAACP meetings and and sharing information between the two organizations. |
| Student Government Association (SGA) Representative | Attends Blair PTSA meetings as a student representative of the Blair High School Student Government Association. Provides information and input to the Blair PTSA in regards to the Blair High School student population. Note: This is a 'Blair HS Student' position. |
| Database Manager | Maintains database of the Blair HS PTSA members and related integrations with the PTSA's website. |
| Fundraising Chair | Manage several fundraising programs (Citrus Sale, Direct Appeal, Snider’s Receipts, etc.) which support Blair PTSA and Blair High School activities and events such as MiniGrants, After Prom and Staff Appreciation. |
| GT (Gifted & Talented) Program Liaison | Attend and represent the PTSA at the Blair High School's G&T programs/meetings. Serve as a link between the G&T Program and the PTSA by participating in G&T meetings and and sharing information between the G&T and the PTSA. |
| Listserv Manager | Manage the Blair HS PTSA's listserves (discuss listserve, PTSA announcements, and executive listserve for PTSA volunteers) |
| Special Needs Chair | Work with Blair High School’s Special Education Department to help its families with children/students who have special needs via community meetings, programs and events. Besides providing Blair Special Needs families the opportunity to meet with other parents in similar circumstances, we strive to address their questions and concerns so that they can engage more readily with the Blair school community. |
| Staff Appreciation (Co-Chair) | Coordinate events and programs to help the Blair HS Community show its support Blair HS staff how much we value and appreciate them via such events as 'Staff Appreciation Week' and specialty breakfast and lunches. |
| Website Manager | Manage and post content on the Blair HS PTSA's website, including information critical to the PTSA's operations (e.g., MiniGrants, Citrus Sale, general membership meetings, etc.). |