Below, please find the report from the Northshore Council PTSA Nominating Committee which lists the nominees for each of the Northshore Council PTSA positions for the 2025-2026 Executive Committee.
The election will take place during the Northshore Council PTSA Membership Meeting on Monday, March 17, 2025. The WSPTA Uniform Bylaws permit the nomination of candidates from the floor at the meeting before the vote takes place. Per Northshore Council PTSA Policy, self-nominations may be taken from the floor during a virtual meeting. Self-nominations will be called for during the meeting on March 17th. If there is any contested position, we will proceed with a ballot vote. If no position is contested, we will hold the election by voice vote. Slate of Candidates: In the 2025 Nominating Committee Report, the following slate of candidates were put forward for 2025-2026:
Northshore Council PTSA is made up of volunteers from our Local PTAs and community that have chosen to use their skills to assist our community. The Nominating Committee is seeking interested candidates for Northshore Council PTSA's 2025-2026 Executive Committee. Positions include:
Learn more about the job description for each position as well as qualification requirements below. Nominate yourself or someone who is passionate about education and dedicated to our community TODAY! Nominations are due by February 14, 2025. Questions? Contact Council's Nominating Committee at [email protected] Qualification Requirements Per the 2024-2025 Council Standing Rules & WSPTA Uniform Bylaws (Article 5, Section 6): All Candidates:
Brief Job Descriptions of Council Positions For a more detailed job description, click here. President: The president has many important jobs including serving as the official contact, communicator and representative of Council. They oversee and coordinate the work of the executive board, preside over meetings, are ex-officio members of all committees (except Nominating Committee) and are designated as an authorized signer for checks, contracts and authorizations for payment. But, most importantly, they work to connect PTAs which in turn helps them support families, schools and the community to work towards overall student success. 1st VP: Must be familiar with the Council president’s duties and responsibilities. Act as an aide to the president and perform the duties of the president in his or her absence. Is in charge of advertising and organizing the Council Grant Program and yearly Awards. Treasurer: Is the authorized custodian of the funds of the association and receives and disburses all monies in accordance with the budget as approved by the membership. Secretary: Keeps an accurate record of meetings, which become part of the permanent history of the PTA. Also responsible for taking attendance and monitoring quorum at meetings. VP of Events: Plans and coordinates Councils yearly events including Presidents and Principals event, Reflections Celebration and Spring Recognition Event. VP of Communications: Works to facilitate Northshore Council PTSA communications in order to inform, engage, educate and inspire local PTAs and beyond. VP of Advocacy: Help to educate local PTA's and disseminate information about current WSPTA and National PTA legislative priorities. VP of Elementary Support: Act as a conduit of information for local elementary PTAs. Helps to answer questions local PTA's may have and works to recognize and celebrate local PTA's. VP of Secondary Support: Act as a conduit of information for local secondary (high school and middle school) PTAs. Helps to answer questions local PTA's may have and works to recognize and celebrate local PTA's. Questions? Contact Council's Nominating Committee at [email protected]
If you are interested in serving on Northshore Council PTSA’s 2024-2025 Nominating Committee, please complete this Self-Nomination Form by Friday, January 3rd. 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 2025-26.
Qualification Requirements:
Questions? Please contact Northshore Council PTSA President Grace Jurado.
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 2025-26.
Qualification Requirements:
Questions? Please contact Northshore Council PTSA President Grace Jurado.
If you are interested in serving on Northshore Council PTSA’s 2024-2025 Nominating Committee, please complete Self-Nomination Form by Wednesday, October 30th. UPDATE 11/19/2024: Due to power outages, we were not able to elect our 2024-2025 Nominating Committee at our November 19th general membership meeting. We are still looking for at least 2 more volunteers for this committee. We will leave the self-nomination form open until midnight, Friday, January 3rd. We hope to elect our Nominating Committee at our January 21st general membership meeting. UPDATE 11/15/2024: As of the close of the second self-nomination period, we have NO candidates that have self-declared themselves for nomination. We will call for nominations from the floor at the Nov. 19th General Membership meeting. UPDATE 10/31/2024: As of the close of the self-nomination period, we have NO candidates that have self-declared themselves for nomination. We will continue to seek nominations via the online form until Friday, November 15th in the hopes that we will have a slate to present at the Nov. 19th meeting. If no candidates self-nominate, we will call for nominations from the floor at the meeting. Effective candidates for the nominating committee: • Are familiar with the needs and goals of Northshore Council PTSA. • Are enthusiastic about Northshore Council PTSA's mission, vision, and goals. • Are willing to work and devote considerable time to furthering the purposes and programs of Northshore Council PTSA. • Possess tact, integrity, discretion, and the ability to hold their own counsel. • Have the courage to express their ideas and defend their convictions • Demonstrate sound judgment and skill in evaluating potential nominees. • Are capable of understanding and maintaining complete confidentiality. • Represent the diversity that is present in the community and student population. • Should be elected on merit and ability – never on popularity. Members of the nominating committee are eligible to become nominees for elected office. No person may serve on this committee for more than two consecutive one-year terms. A candidate for a council nominating committee must be a member of a local PTA/PTSA in the council for at least 15 days preceding their election. The election of the nominating committee will take place at our November 19th Membership meeting. Please note: You do not need to be a Northshore Council PTSA Officer or board member 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! Questions? Contact Council President Grace Jurado WSPTA *Free* Training! Finding Future Leaders and the Importance of Your Nominating Committee October 1 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm October 10 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00pm This presentation will help participants understand the importance of the nominating committee for your PTA, how to elect them, and methods of organization so your committee has the tools to help them find your PTA’s future leaders! Thank you to our hardworking Nominating Committee, Anna Jensen, Holly Muenchow, and Laura Staneff, for putting together the slate of candidates! At our March 18, 2024 General Meeting our 2024-2025 slate of officers were elected.
Council will continue to seek volunteers for the OPEN positions of VP of Communications, VP of Elementary Support, VP of Secondary Support, and a Co-VP of Events with the goal of holding an election at our General Membership Meeting on May 20, 2024.
Learn more about the open positions and consider self nominating to join the 2024-2025 Executive Board.
Questions? Please contact Northshore Council PTSA Co-President, Rachel Fitzgerald.
Below, please find the report from the Northshore Council PTSA Nominating Committee which lists the nominees for each of the officer positions for the 2024-2025 Executive Committee.
The election will take place during the Northshore Council PTSA Membership Meeting on Monday, March 18, 2024. WSPTA Bylaws permit the nomination of candidates from the floor* before the vote takes place. *Nominations from the floor will be conducted through an online submission form prior to the meeting. Please refer to our post on Self-Declaring for 2024-2025 Elected Board Positions for more information. Slate of Candidates: In the 2024 Nominating Committee Report, the following slate of candidates were put forward for 2024-2025:
Council meetings will build your PTA knowledge, give you the opportunity to network with other PTA, school district and community leaders, and they can be a lot of fun, too. Each PTA may send up to 4 voting representatives - but we encourage ALL who are interested to attend. We look forward to seeing you there!
Questions? Email Council President, Rachel Fitzgerald at [email protected]. Save the Date - View calendar for future meeting dates. Missed a meeting? Read a recap of the meeting. Join the Northshore Council Executive Team and make a difference in your community! Now is your chance to take your involvement to the next level and become a leader in the Northshore Council PTSA. Consider nominating yourself or someone else by January 31, 2024 to be part of the Northshore Council Executive Team.
Contact the Nominating Committee to learn more about the positions or read more here. Join the Northshore Council Executive Team and make a difference in your community! Now is your chance to take your involvement to the next level and become a leader in the Northshore Council PTSA. Northshore Council PTSA is made up of volunteers from our Local PTAs and community that have chosen to use their skills to assist our community. The Nominating Committee is seeking interested candidates for Northshore Council PTSA's 2024-2025 Executive team. Positions include:
Learn more about the job description for each position as well as qualification requirements below. Nominate Yourself or Someone passionate about education, dedicated to our community today!
Nominations are due by January 31, 2024. Questions? Contact Council's Nominating Committee at [email protected] Qualification Requirements Per the 2023-2024 Council Standing Rules: All Candidates:
Brief Job Descriptions of Council Positions For a more detailed job description, click here. President: The President has many important jobs including serving as the official contact, communicator and representative of Council. They oversee and coordinate the work of the executive board, preside over meetings, are ex-officio members of all committees (except Nominating Committee) and are designated as an authorized signer for checks, contracts and authorizations for payment. But, most importantly, they work to connect PTAs which in turn helps them support families, schools and the community to work towards overall student success. 1st VP: Must be familiar with the Council president’s duties and responsibilities. Act as an aide to the president and perform the duties of the president in his or her absence. Is in charge of advertising and organizing the Council Grant Program and yearly Awards. Treasurer: Is the authorized custodian of the funds of the association and receives and disburses all monies in accordance with the budget as approved by the membership. Secretary: Keeps an accurate record of meetings, which become part of the permanent history of the PTA. Also responsible for taking attendance and monitoring quorum at meetings. VP of Events: Plans and coordinates Councils yearly events including Presidents and Principals Brunch, Reflections Celebration and Spring Recognition Event. VP of Communications: Works to facilitate Northshore Council PTSA communications in order to inform, engage, educate and inspire local PTAs and beyond. VP of Advocacy: Help to educate local PTA's and disseminate information about current WSPTA and National PTA legislative priorities. VP of Elementary Support: Act as a conduit of information for local elementary PTAs. Helps to answer questions local PTA's may have and works to recognize and celebrate local PTA's. VP of Secondary Support: Act as a conduit of information for local secondary (high school and middle school) PTAs. Helps to answer questions local PTA's may have and works to recognize and celebrate local PTA's. Questions? Contact Council's Nominating Committee at [email protected]
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