After checking references, reading the candidate application, reading the job description, and interviewing the candidate, the Nominating Committee fills out this checklist. For seasoned board members, also include past behavior and history.
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Sample interview questions are used by a Nominating Committee. Nominating Committees are encouraged to add questions specific to their PTAs, their communities and the position for which the candidate is applying.
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The purpose of the nominating committee is to recognize and seek qualified nominees for the elected leadership of the PTA. The members of the committee, therefore, have a tremendous influence on the future of the PTA and should be selected carefully.
Download the nomination and application sample form.
The committee needs a balance of newer and more experienced PTA members, all of whom should be knowledgeable about PTA and who are:
Don’t overlook student and teacher members.
The election of the nominating committee should not be a popularity contest based on willingness to serve nor should it consist of the PTA executive board. The PTA president never serves on the committee, and the parliamentarian serves only when elected to serve. The principal may be elected, but should at least be an advisor to the group. No person may serve on the committee for two consecutive years. Be sure to elect your nominating committee wisely!
Download the report of the nominating committee.
The nominating committee is the only PTA committee that is not appointed by the president. This committee is elected by the membership at least two months prior to the election of officers. Determining when to elect the committee and how many people to elect is outlined in your unit bylaws. Don’t forget to elect alternates, in the event an elected committee member cannot attend a committee meeting. Most units should be electing the nominating committee no later than January or February for the election of officers in March or early April.
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Congratulations on your election or appointment! Here are your first monthly steps as membership chair.
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Start your year off right! Make sure to complete your checklist the previous year. The first association meeting of the year is the time to make sure that your association (the membership) approves all plans.
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Share all the many resources that California State PTA has with your school principal.
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This Family Engagement Guide contains information on why family engagement in schools matters, how to grow family-school partnerships to enhance student achievement and ways to support student success and learning at home. Throughout the resource, the word “parent” refers to parents, guardians and caregivers who have the primary responsibility for raising children and are involved in their development, learning and growth.
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Download this flier to share with your school community.