Executive Board
Co-Presidents- Nancy Backus and Lona Graves
Vice-president- Kansas Harlan
Co-secretaries - Dede Garcia and Lisa Gallinatti
Treasurer - Debbie Smith
Principal - Pauline Thomas
Teacher Representatives- to be determined
Mission Statement of the Washington Elementary PTA
- To support and speak on behalf of children and youth in the schools, in the community and before governmental bodies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children;
- To assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children;
- To encourage parent and public involvement in the public schools of this nation
Board Meetings
- Scheduled meetings
- Attendees: elected officers, committee chairmen, and school admin. rep.
- Chairmen present ideas and budget needs from their committee for approval
- Committees report on progress, ask for input, and get expenditures approved
- Any one may attend, however, only paid members may vote.
General Membership Meetings
- Held after board meetings with childcare/G-rated movie entertainment
- Chairpersons update membership on upcoming events and requests for money to be used for reasons not previously approved in the budget are heard and voted upon
- Issues are always discussed before paid members vote on where and how to allocate money
- Business portion of the meeting is followed up by a special presentation or speaker of interest
Schedule of Meetings
September 18, 7:00p.m. January 15, 7:00p.m.
May 20, 7:00p.m. June 17, 7:00p.m.
Any questions or concerns about PTA, please call 253-931-4988.
