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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, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, and 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. Some of the items that PTA provides are:

• Quarter-mile track around our playground for running, jogging and walking
• Art supplies for art instruction for grades kindergarten thru 5th grade
• Phonics and math workbooks for 1st, 2nd & 3rd grades
• Reading instruction materials for special education classes
• Laminating film
• Copy machine supplies

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
• Community Outreach - career awareness, philanthropy, character education
• Corporate Promotional - coordinates various programs offered in support of local education. For example, some grocery stores donate a percentage of designated receipts to area schools. This committee is responsible for disseminating information on how families can participate in this type program.
• 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.
• Science Lab - coordinates staffing of Science lab on a regular schedule.

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