James B. Edwards Elementary Parent Teacher Association Last updated July 2010

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I. Organization

The James B. Edwards PTA is an organization of parents and teachers which operates under the auspices of the State and National PTA and is governed according to by-laws.

The PTA Board consists of officers and committee chairs. A nominating committee is responsible for securing candidates for the position of President, vice President, Secretary,Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer for the following year. Other nominations are taken before officers are elected at a regular PTA meeting.

The President serves for one year. The rest of the committee chairs and co-chairs are chosen by the incoming President.

II. Mission

Raising funds for basic requirements not otherwise provided, as well as amenities, is one way in which James B. Edwards Elementary PTA seeks to support the school. Items that the PTA has provided are:

• Electronic security system for exterior doors
• Reference books for grade levles
• AR program for Media Center
• Study Island Computer program for grades K - 5
• Funding for technology program and teacher serving grades k - 5
• Quarter-mile track around our playground for running, jogging and walking

PTA Committees provide the structure for much of the work performed by PTA. PTA Committees include:

• Ways & Means - organizes fund raising for PTA. The biggest fundraiser has been our gift wrap sale which nets approximately $20,000 each year.
• Beautification - upkeep of landscaped beds
• Butterfly Garden - upkeep of a special outdoor study area containing plants necessary to support the life cycle of indigenous butterfly species
• Cultural Arts - coordinates school wide participation in this district, state and National PTA contest. Areas include photography, visual arts, language arts and music. JBE has had winners at both the state and national level.
• Parent Volunteer - coordinates school wide matching of parents to the many volunteer opportunities throughout the school.

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