Takoma Park Middle School

PTSA Board Elections for the 2024-2025 School Year

The PTSA does many things, from fundraising to community building, but it can’t do any of it without people like you!

Board members were elected for 2024-25 on May 28th at our final PTSA meeting for the year, but many positions and committee roles available.   Please consider participating in a role, as there are lots of ways to help!  Find out what positions are still available!
If you’re interested in a role, please contact:  TPMS.PTA.president@gmail.com
Thank you for your interest!

Executive Committee Position

 What the Role is…
President
  • preside at all meetings of this local PT A/PTSA, the board of directors, and the executive committee;
  • coordinate the work of the officers and committees of this local PT A/PTSA in order that the purposes may be promoted;
  • be a member ex officio of all committees except the nominating committee;
  • perform such other duties as may be prescribed in these bylaws or assigned by this local PT A/PTSA or by the board of directors;
  • review bank statements monthly and initial; and
  • represent this PTA/PTSA at all council meetings or send an

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Vice President, Fundraising
  • act as aide to the president;
  • perform the duties of the president in the absence or inability of that officer to serve;
  • be responsible for passive fundraising; and
  • perform such other duties as prescribed in these bylaws or assigned by this local PTA/PTSA or by the board of directors.

 
Vice President, Membership
  • act as aide to the president;
  • perform the duties of the 1st vice president in the absence or inability of that officer to serve;
  • be responsible for coordinating volunteers for events; and
  • perform such other duties as prescribed in these bylaws or assigned by this local PTA/PTSA or by the board of directors.

 
Secretary, Recording
  • record minutes of all meetings of this local PTA/PTSA, the board of directors and the executive committee;
  • be prepared to read the records of the previous meeting;
  • file all records;
  • have a current copy of the bylaws;
  • maintain a current membership list in the absence or inability of the corresponding secretary to serve; and
  • perform such other duties as may be prescribed in these bylaws or assigned by this local PTA/PTSA or by the board of directors.

 
Secretary, Corresponding
  • have a current copy of the bylaws;
  • maintain a current membership list;
  • perform the duties of recording secretary in the absence or inability of that officer to serve; and
  • perform such other duties as may be prescribed in these bylaws or assigned by this local PTA/PTSA or by the board of directors.

 
Treasurer
  • have custody of all funds of this local PT A/PTSA;
  • keep a full and accurate account of receipts and expenditures including reconciliation of the bank statement each month;
  • make disbursements as authorized by the president or board of directors of this local PT A/PISA in accordance with the budget adopted by this local PT A/PTSA;
  • present a written financial statement at every meeting of the executive committee, the board of directors, the general membership and at other times when requested by the board of directors;
  • make a full report before the newly elected officers officially assume their duties;
  • be responsible for the maintenance of such books of account and records as to conform to the requirements of Article IV, Section 13 of these bylaws;
  • be responsible for preparing and filing all necessary tax forms and submitting a copy to the Maryland• PTA office within thirty (30) days of filing;
  • have the accounts examined at the close of the fiscal year and upon change of treasurer by an auditor or an auditing committee of not less than three (3) persons who, satisfied that the treasurer’s annual report is correct, shall sign a statement of that fact at the end of the report. An auditor or an auditing committee shall be selected by the board of directors at least thirty (30) days before the new officers assume their duties;
  • and perform such other duties as may be prescribed in these bylaws or assigned by this local PTA/PTSA or by the board of directors.

 

Additional Board Members  Positions

 2024-2025
Montgomery County Council (MCCPTA) – Delegate #1
Montgomery County Council (MCCPTA) – Delegate #2 This role is available!
NAACP Parent Council Representative
TPMS Administration Representative (Principal) This role is filled by Principal Erin Martin
TPMS Student Representative

 Committee Positions

 2024-2025
Safe Routes to School Liaison Be the point of contact for the city and school on communications about safe routes to school and related events.
MCCPTA Gifted/Talented Committee Liaison Represent our gifted and talented students and families to ensure they are getting the support they need and their voices are represented.
MCCPTA Special Needs Committee Liaison Represent our special needs students and families to ensure they are getting the support they need and their voices are represented.
Website and Listserv Manager Update and manage our web presence and list serve communications.
Committee Chairs: International/Multicultural Night International Nights is one of our most beloved activities.  The school comes together to share food, music and give performances representative of their cultures of origin.
Committee Chair: Mini Grants The PTSA awards mini-grants of up to $500 to teachers and staff (and students too) to help offset costs associated with  activities, events or items that enrich the school community or curriculum.
Committee Co-Chairs: Books and Basketball Our biggest event of the year where over two days we host a Teachers vs. Students basketball game, and Used Booksale!  It’s an incredible way for us to build community together, which fundraising for our school.
Committee Co-Chairs: Bake Sales Well timed bake sales are an excellent source of fundraising for our school.   Lead the committee to determine what these dates are, and get the community to provided treats to be sold at the events!
Committee Chair: Staff Appreciation It is our mission to support our students, but to do so, our teachers and staff need to know they matter.  This is an incredibly rewarding committee that endeavors to find opportunity to shower gratitude on those who work tirelessly for our families.