PTO Board Positions: What They Do
Joining the PTO board doesn’t require special skills — just a willingness to help support the school. Board members work together as a team, and no one does everything alone. We focus on supporting each other, the students and staff at DES along with the community.
A meeting will be held each month to share upcoming events with families.
PTO board members will work together outside of the monthly meeting to coordinate events, organize information to share with students, staff, and community as needed.
🧑💼 President: Big picture role + team leader
The President helps guide the overall direction of the PTO and keeps things moving forward. 👉 Best for someone who enjoys organizing, communicating, and supporting others.
Typical responsibilities:
Runs PTO meetings and sets meeting agendas
Serves as the main point of contact between the PTO and school administration
Helps support board members and volunteers
Makes sure PTO goals align with school needs
🤝 Vice President: Support role + problem solver
The Vice President supports the President and steps in when needed. 👉 Great for someone who wants to be involved and is able to support all roles
Typical responsibilities:
Assists with meetings, setting agenda, and planning
Helps coordinate events and committees
Fills in for the President when they are unavailable
Takes on special projects as needed
✍️ Secretary: Communication + record-keeping
The Secretary keeps everyone informed and organized.👉 Perfect for someone who is creative, likes organization, writing, or behind-the-scenes work
Typical responsibilities:
Takes meeting notes and shares them with members
Helps manage PTO communications (emails, flyers, facebook, website updates, etc.)
Keeps records such as bylaws, meeting minutes, and important documents
💰 Treasurer: Money tracking + transparency
The Treasurer makes sure PTO funds are handled responsibly and clearly. 👉 Good for someone comfortable with numbers — no accounting degree required.
Typical responsibilities:
Tracks income and expenses
Prepares financial reports for meetings
Helps manage the PTO budget
Ensures money is used according to PTO guidelines
The PTO hosts several committees and is always looking for parent support. If you’re not interested in taking on a formal board position, consider joining one of our committees! Committee members do not need to be voted in, and we welcome anyone who is willing to help.
If you are interested in becoming a committee member or learning more about a board position, please feel free to reach out for more information. If you have questions about what it means to be involved with the PTO, don’t hesitate to contact us.
We look forward to building positive relationships with our students, staff, and community, and we are grateful for the continued support from our parents and families.