​Northshore Council PTSA will be holding online elections for the three (3) positions on its 2021-22 Nominating Committee on Thursday, January 20, 2022. 

The Nominating Committee is a special committee that holds the key to a successful PTSA. It is responsible for presenting the best qualified candidates to serve as the elected officers who will lead Northshore Council PTSA in 2022-23.

The slated candidates are as follows:​

• Diana Christiansen
• Cherry Holmes
• Jasmine Lee Fry

The period for self-declared nominations for these positions closed on Friday, January 7th, 2022.

Qualification Requirements:

• No person may serve on this committee for more than two consecutive one-year terms.
• A candidate for the local PTA nominating committee must be a member of the local PTA for at least 15 days preceding their election.
• For a council nominating committee, the candidate must be a member of a local PTA in the council for at least 15 days preceding their election.

Each of the slated candidates meets all qualification requirements.

Election Information:
As there are only three candidates, the election will be conducted via voice vote at the next General Membership Meeting, on Thursday, January 20, 2022:

1/20 General Meeting Zoom Information
Topic: Northshore Council PTSA General Meeting
Time: Jan 20, 2022 06:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Information about Northshore Council PTSA online elections procedures is available in its Electronic Voting (E-Voting) Policy.
Questions? Please contact Northshore Council PTSA President Jane Chiodo. 

*A meeting passcode is required to join. It will be sent to local leaders via email. You can also request the passcode by emailing Council PTSA Communications VP, Rachel Fitzgerald.

If you are interested in serving on Council in this role, know someone who is, or have additional questions about this role, please contact Council President, Jane Chiodo.​

Council SpEd Rep Details

• Can be a co-position (shared by 2 volunteers)
• Heads up the Special Education Committee: This committee is made up of all the SpEd reps from all NSD schools, and any projects or objectives can be carried out as a joint effort of the whole committee, rather than falling only on the chair, or co-chairs.
• Duties of this position include:
  • Helping to raise awareness.
  • Promoting district and community resources.
  • Attending Northshore Council PTSA meetings
  • Offering educational program opportunities, often in partnership with other community organizations.
  • Connecting with and supporting the SpEd reps at NSD schools by meeting with them periodically (most recently over Zoom) to hear concerns from them, and from parents of kids at the schools they represent, and/or discuss possible action items.
  • Collecting questions and feedback from NSD SpEd reps to share at meetings with Council, other local PTA leaders, school board members, or other NSD staff as appropriate.

Northshore Council PTSA is hoping to hold online elections for the three (3) positions on its 2020-21 Nominating Committee on Monday, November 15, 2021 during our General Membership Meeting. 

As of this date, we have NO candidates that have self-declared themselves for nomination. We will continue to seek nominations until Friday, November 12th in the hopes that we will have a slate to present at the Nov. 15th meeting.

The Nominating Committee is a special committee that holds the key to a successful PTSA. It is responsible for presenting the best qualified candidates to serve as the elected officers who will lead Northshore Council PTSA in 2021-22.

Qualification Requirements:

• No person may serve on this committee for more than two consecutive one-year terms.
• A candidate for the local PTA nominating committee must be a member of the local PTA for at least 15 days preceding their election.
• For a council nominating committee, the candidate must be a member of a local PTA in the council for at least 15 days preceding their election.

Please note: You do not need to be a Northshore Council PTSA Officer to be on the Nominating Committee. We encourage any interested and qualified Northshore PTA/PTSA member to volunteer for this vital role that will help shape the future of Northshore Council PTSA!

Information about Northshore Council PTSA online elections procedures is available in its Electronic Voting (E-Voting) Policy.
Questions? Please contact Northshore Council PTSA President Jane Chiodo.

11/15 General Meeting Zoom Information
Topic: Northshore Council PTSA General Meeting
Time: Nov 15, 2021 06:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Meeting ID: 881 4532 9623
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*A meeting password is required to join. It will be sent to local leaders via email. You can also request the password by emailing Council PTSA Communications VP, Rachel Fitzgerald.

Join us for ‘Northshore PTAs Connect’ – an online roundtable discussion for PTA/PTSA leaders to ask questions, share ideas, and connect with one another.

​Northshore PTAs Connect Roundtables are designed to support our local PTA/PTSA leaders as we navigate membership, programs, and managing our organizations in an uncertain and ever-changing landscape.

This evening (7pm) roundtable will feature a focused discussion on the topic of DEI: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Local leaders will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn what DEI is and how it translates to work at the local PTA level. While the focus will be on DEI, Northshore PTAs Connect Roundtables are an open discussion and there is always opportunity to ask questions and tackle emerging or ongoing areas of interest or concern.

Date: Thursday, November 18th
Time: 7:00PM 
Location: Online via Zoom

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Meeting ID: 879 4693 3213
Passcode: *Available upon request

Questions? Contact Council's DEI Chair, Cherry Holmes.

Northshore Council PTSA will be holding Office Hours on Thursday, November 4th from 12:30PM to 1:30PM. This is the perfect time to connect with Council leaders to ask questions, brainstorm ideas, or even just to say hello. So grab your lunch or a latte and come hang out with Council!

This time is designed to support our local PTA/PTSA leaders as you continue to navigate membership, programs, and managing your organization for the 2021-2022 school year. We hope you will join us!

Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 823 4838 6289
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If you have questions and need to connect with Council prior to this, please visit our Contact Page for a list Council Officers and their emails.

Due to public meeting limitations, Northshore Council PTSA's 2021-2022 Nominating Committee elections will be taking place electronically.

We are currently accepting self-nominations for the three (3) Nominating Committee positions. Interested candidates can self-nominate by emailing Jane Chiodo by Friday, November 5th.

Please note: You do not need to be a Northshore Council PTSA Officer to be on the Nominating Committee. We encourage any interested and qualified Northshore PTA/PTSA member to volunteer for this vital role that will help shape the future of Northshore Council PTSA!

If there are only three candidates, the election will be held at the November 15th, 2021 General Membership Meeting via Zoom. If there are more than three candidates, the election will be conducted by electronic ballot and detailed information will be available within the second notice of election on November 8th, 2021.

To learn more about serving on the Nominating Committee, eligibility requirements, or for more information on what makes an effective NomCom Candidate, click here.

What happens if you have a vacant officer position?
If your nominating committee has had no luck finding a candidate to fill a position, if you have started the year with an empty officer position, or if one of your officers resigns from their position mid-year, here is the WSPTA recommended procedure that you should follow. NOTE: You do not have to create a nominating committee to find someone for this empty position! A nominating committee is only formed to find qualified nominees for the election that happens in the Spring for your next school year.

Your executive committee can appoint a person to fill the vacant office. 
The appointed officer acts in an "interim" capacity until you can find a person that wants to step into the position in an official capacity and you can elect them OR until the appointed interim officer can be officially elected into their position at the next membership meeting. An interim officer at a local PTA/PTSA has no limitations on what they can/cannot do. An interim officer assumes all the rights and duties of that position.

From the WSPTA Uniform Bylaws:
If a vacancy occurs in a local PTA or council office, the executive committee may appoint a member to fill the vacancy until the next membership meeting. At the next membership meeting, nominations shall be made from the floor with the consent of the nominee. The election shall be by ballot vote. A majority vote is necessary to elect. The election may be by voice vote if only one candidate is nominated for an office. The newly elected officer shall immediately assume the duties of the office.

To learn more about nominating committee, elections, and officer resignations or removals see:

• Nominating Committee: Overview & FAQ
• Nominating Committee & Elections Handbook
• WSPTA Bylaws
• WSPTA Policy Manual

If you are still have questions or are in need of guidance, please reach out to Council - we are here to help!

​Join us for ‘Northshore PTAs Connect’ – an online roundtable discussion for PTA/PTSA leaders to ask questions, share ideas, and connect with one another.

This evening (7pm) roundtable will feature a focused discussion on the topic of PTA Success. Local leaders will have the opportunity to ask questions and get support to make sure their PTA/PTSA is in good standing and on track to meet upcoming deadlines and SOA requirements. While there may be a focus topic, Northshore PTAs Connect Roundtables are an open discussion and there is always opportunity to ask questions and tackle emerging or ongoing areas of interest or concern.

Date: Thursday, October 14th
Time: 7:00PM 
Location: Online via Zoom

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Meeting ID: 811 2227 8122
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Questions? Contact Council!