The PTA stands for Parent Teacher Association. We are a group of parents & school staff at La Patera School that come together to work towards this mission statement from the National PTA Association:
PTA's mission is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.
The La Patera PTA formed in 1964 and has received a "Legacy Award" for over 6 decades of service!
PTA elections occur at our April PTA Association meeting. Vacant positions may be filled through appointment by the President. To serve on the board, you must be a PTA member for at least 30 days before the election or appointment. Join our PTA today!
Oversees and coordinates the work of an executive board to run a PTA effectively
Presides at PTA board and association meetings
Serves as the official contact, communicator and representative of our PTA
Designated as an authorized signer for PTA checks, contracts and authorizations for payment
Serves as ex-officio member of all committees except the nominating committee
Works with other PTA leaders to connect families, school and community to support student success
Works as the primary aide to the president
Helps lead our PTA towards specific goals consistent with PTA purposes and policies
Performs president’s duties in his or her absence
Maintains permanent records to track unit funds and financial transactions
Prepares annual budget for adoption by the association
Pays all PTA bills as authorized by board or association
Prepares reports for every board and association meeting and an annual financial report
Ensures taxes and reports required by PTA bylaws, insurance or federal and state governments are completed and submitted by the due dates
Takes minutes at board and association meetings
Co-signs formal papers with president: authorizations for payment, resolutions and formal letters
Handles PTA correspondence as directed by the president
Maintains and preserves PTA records and important documents to pass on at the end of the term
Creates and distributes monthly PTA Events Calendar & Highlights
Collects volunteer hours for PTA meetings and events
Completes and submits the PTA Unit-Annual Historian Report to council/district PTA
Experienced PTA volunteer familiar with the history and policies of our PTA unit to help advise the PTA board
Reviews the books and financial records of a PTA to determine their accuracy
Presents written reports on financial reviews to the board for review and the association for adoption
Uploads copies of adopted financial reviews to the document retention system as indicated in unit bylaws
Lead the PTA board and association to work towards the California PTA DEI goals.
Appointed by President (not an elected position)
Serves as the official contact, communicator and representative of the school
Coordinates with PTA President, board, and committee chairs to ensure PTA events and fundraisers run smoothly
Presents a Principal's Report at PTA Association Meetings
Serves as the teacher representative on the PTA board
Coordinates and communicates with teachers to relay information between teachers and PTA
Presents a Teacher's Report at PTA Association Meetings