Co-Presidents (1 president representing Glenwood Heights Primary, 1 president representing Laurin Middle School) the two co-presidents shall coordinate with each other in order that one or both fulfill the duties listed below,

1. Shall preside at all meetings of the Executive Board and shall have general supervision of the affairs of Glenwood/Laurin PTO.
2. Shall function as the primary catalyst to encourage involvement by parents in the organization and its general activities.
3. Shall act in the primary liaison capacity with the building principal, teachers and staff on matters of concern to Glenwood/Laurin PTO.
4. Shall be principle operating and administrative officers and shall possess the power to sign all certificates, contracts or other instruments of Glenwood/Laurin PTO.
5. May call Executive Board and General Membership meetings at her/his discretion.
6. Shall monitor all activities of the Glenwood/Laurin PTO that are conducted in the school.
7. Shall along with the Secretary, keep a copy of all legal documents pertinent to the Glenwood/Laurin PTO.

Secretary

1. Shall maintain Glenwood/Laurin files and be responsible for all documents, records and communications of the Glenwood/Laurin PTO.
2. Shall maintain a written record of all meetings of the Glenwood/Laurin PTO, including, but not limited to, those persons in attendance, motions made and voted thereon, and other business conducted and decided upon at such meetings.
3. Shall provide minutes for prior meetings of the Executive Board, have copies available at the next meeting and distribute copies to interested parties.
4. Shall keep a permanent record of these minutes in a binder for historical purposed for five (5) years.
5. Shall, along with the Co-Presidents, keep a copy of all legal documents pertinent to the Glenwood/Laurin PTO.
6. Shall fulfill all functions delegated to her/him by the Co-Presidents and/or Executive Board.

Treasurer

1. Shall be responsible for transacting and recording the financial affairs of the Glenwood/Laurin PTO.
2. Shall maintain accurate and timely accounting of all monies received and disbursed by the Glenwood/Laurin PTO.
3. Shall deposit all funds into the accounts established pursuant to the direction of the Executive Board and shall be legally responsible for the proper maintenance of such accounts.
4. Shall report at all meetings on the financial status of the Glenwood/Laurin PTO including funds on hand, outstanding obligations and all disbursements made since the last report.
5. Shall be one of two required signers on all checks and drafts against Glenwood/Laurin PTO funds.
6. Shall be responsible for reviewing and presenting Glenwood/Laurin PTO funds allocation requests at Executive Board meetings.
7. Shall keep a permanent record of all financial activity and fiscal records for five (5) years.
8. Shall comply with All State, Federal and Battle Ground School District Guidelines that pertain to Glenwood/Laurin PTO as a charitable organization.
9. Shall fulfill all functions delegated to her/him by the Co-Presidents and/or Executive Board.

Vice Presidents:

1. Assist the president
   1. Lead meetings in her absence
   2. Accept delegated responsibility
2. Participate in executive board meetings and provide input for decisions
3. Be an ambassador for the PTO and the school

10 Reasons to Get Involved with PTO

1. Your child benefits.

When parents get connected to the school, children do better. Research shows children whose parents are involved get better grades, do better on tests, and have fewer discipline problems at school.

2. We make a difference.

Our mission is to create the kind of school community where teachers and administrators can do their best work—and so can our children. We provide support for teachers in and out of the classroom. We provide resources they need. We help create learning opportunities for children. And we try to build the kind of supportive, caring atmosphere that makes school fun.

3. We pledge to honor your time constraints.

People are often reluctant to participate because they’re afraid they’ll get pulled into a black hole of never-ending time commitment. That won’t happen here. An hour or two a semester really makes a difference. And we won’t push you to commit more than you want to or are able to.

4. We have fun.

Volunteer work shouldn’t be drudgery. We accomplish a lot, and not everything we do is easy. But we know we’re not balancing the national debt, either. We don’t take ourselves too seriously, and we try to enjoy ourselves along the way whenever possible.

5. Meet nice people who share your concerns.

We all have a common bond. We care about creating the best possible educational experience for our children. We are neighbors and peers who share many of the same experiences. And many friendships have developed as a result of those connections.

6. There’s a lot to be done.

These days, schools are asked to do more with less. Our help is needed more than ever to fill the gaps. 

7. We can match jobs to your interests and abilities.

The work we do covers a broad spectrum: filing and photocopying, planning and executing events, writing and editing, working directly with children, managing a budget and cash flow, and lots more. We encourage creative ideas, and we’re thrilled to have people take on tasks that meet their skills and interests.

8. We’re welcoming.

To us, there are no “outsiders.” We are people who have come together to work toward common goals. We couldn’t be happier to have you join us in working toward those goals.

9. We’re about parent involvement, not fundraising.

In these times of tight budgets, parent groups everywhere are having to fill in the gaps, and so are we. But our number one goal is to get more parents connected to the school. That’s because more than 300 independent research studies show that building parent involvement in education is the number one thing we can do to create a great school and improve student performance.

10. This work is very rewarding.

It’s seeing the bright light of learning sparkle in a child’s eye. It’s seeing the smile that shows we’re making school a little more fun—and a child feel a little more comfortable in a learning environment. It’s learning that test scores have risen and knowing we played a role. There are lots of rewards, both big and small, for those who get involved.

Won’t you join us? Fill out a Volunteer Form to get started with PTO!

The PTO is a non-profit group that exists to support the educational efforts of the Glenwood Primary School and Laurin Middle School in Vancouver, Washington and part of the Battle Ground School District. All community members are encouraged to participate; however voting members include everyone who has children enrolled at either school. We hope that you will attend the PTO meetings, volunteer at fund-raising events or become involved in any way you can. Come join the fun!