Embedded Files
Meetings
Meetings
Attending a monthly PTA Meeting is an easy and great way to stay involved in your child's school, meet teachers and other staff, meet other parents, and support the PTA. All members are welcomed to attend and participate.
Attending a monthly PTA Meeting is an easy and great way to stay involved in your child's school, meet teachers and other staff, meet other parents, and support the PTA. All members are welcomed to attend and participate.
Meetings are held in the Carl Sandburg Elementary School Media Room on the Fourth Monday of the Month.
Meetings are held in the Carl Sandburg Elementary School Media Room on the Fourth Monday of the Month.
General Membership Meetings start at 6:30 p.m.
General Membership Meetings start at 6:30 p.m.
Meetings FAQ
Meetings FAQ
Q. What can I expect at a meeting?
Q. What can I expect at a meeting?
General membership meetings are informational and are used to review current and upcoming events along with occasional voting on policies and budget. Typically, during Board Meetings minutes are reviewed and approved. Then reports are given from the PTA Board Members, Principals and Committee Chairs. New business, unfinished business and various announcements are also discussed.
General membership meetings are informational and are used to review current and upcoming events along with occasional voting on policies and budget. Typically, during Board Meetings minutes are reviewed and approved. Then reports are given from the PTA Board Members, Principals and Committee Chairs. New business, unfinished business and various announcements are also discussed.
Q. Do I have to be a paid member to attend a meeting?
Q. Do I have to be a paid member to attend a meeting?
All families are welcome and encouraged to attend the PTA general membership meeting. You do not need to be a paid member to attend; however, you need to be a paid member in good standing for 30 days to be able to vote.
All families are welcome and encouraged to attend the PTA general membership meeting. You do not need to be a paid member to attend; however, you need to be a paid member in good standing for 30 days to be able to vote.
Q. How long does the meeting last?
Q. How long does the meeting last?
Typically the Board Meetings last from one hour. General Membership meetings are short and brief.
Typically the Board Meetings last from one hour. General Membership meetings are short and brief.
Q. Can I bring my kids?
Q. Can I bring my kids?
Yes, to General Membership meetings. Children are able to play on the playground or read books and color in the Media Room.
Yes, to General Membership meetings. Children are able to play on the playground or read books and color in the Media Room.
Q. Will I be called on or asked to participate?
Q. Will I be called on or asked to participate?
Your involvement in the meeting is completely up to you. You may attend just to listen and learn or you can actively participate, sharing your thoughts and ideas. Your input is valuable.
Your involvement in the meeting is completely up to you. You may attend just to listen and learn or you can actively participate, sharing your thoughts and ideas. Your input is valuable.
Report abuse