{"id":9410,"date":"2025-03-04T17:31:10","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T23:31:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bishoustonpto.com\/?page_id=9410"},"modified":"2025-03-23T17:56:09","modified_gmt":"2025-03-23T22:56:09","slug":"bis-houston-pto-2025-board-elections","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bishoustonpto.com\/index.php\/bis-houston-pto-2025-board-elections\/","title":{"rendered":"BIS Houston PTO 2025 Board Elections"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-rwd4h9-af2a09cc70dc7326c85a7a688d80b27a main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-9410'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-pimhnh-80eaa6f51bb47fb100b362c25d05a67a av_one_full  avia-builder-el-1  el_before_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lt1wmwj6-45216fffb02268ddf667f2cf1f2ad970\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-lt1wmwj6-45216fffb02268ddf667f2cf1f2ad970{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-lt1wmwj6-45216fffb02268ddf667f2cf1f2ad970 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-lt1wmwj6-45216fffb02268ddf667f2cf1f2ad970 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-lt1wmwj6-45216fffb02268ddf667f2cf1f2ad970 av-special-heading-h1  avia-builder-el-2  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >PTO Elections <\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-45k8el-ae83c4b5c7e806df4cf65b94401d5ca2 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lt4oj6v0-aa619f99ec95c0c934eee77b16798026\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-lt4oj6v0-aa619f99ec95c0c934eee77b16798026 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lt4oj6v0-aa619f99ec95c0c934eee77b16798026 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: left;\">The PTO holds elections each year for five board Officers. The Board then appoints the Committee Chairs for the Standing Committees.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Would you like to join our Executive Board as an Officer or Committee Chair? Or as a delegate or committee member? We would love to have you join us!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-2g7ast-170bd86b78e3e545e8be11aaa04aa6f7 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lt4oh2wm-89aadf1a84c03c6f80594180a2ede98a\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-lt4oh2wm-89aadf1a84c03c6f80594180a2ede98a .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:17px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lt4oh2wm-89aadf1a84c03c6f80594180a2ede98a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Please indicate your interest by <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/WVcuPSjnx3A6TaPx8\">clicking here to fill out the Google form<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Descriptions of each position are below.<\/p>\n<p>The application deadline is April 4, 2025.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lt1w8z2s-f626064ec61c297834bcc69fd586106d\">\n.avia-section.av-lt1w8z2s-f626064ec61c297834bcc69fd586106d{\nbackground-color:#30cdd7;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_2'  class='avia-section av-lt1w8z2s-f626064ec61c297834bcc69fd586106d main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-9410'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-no8fzh-f7e64f74c60ead4e510877410beecaaa av_one_full  avia-builder-el-8  el_before_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lt1vas7d-cc5b243d1fef9984228d60e683521a98\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-lt1vas7d-cc5b243d1fef9984228d60e683521a98{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-lt1vas7d-cc5b243d1fef9984228d60e683521a98 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-lt1vas7d-cc5b243d1fef9984228d60e683521a98 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-lt1vas7d-cc5b243d1fef9984228d60e683521a98 av-special-heading-h2  avia-builder-el-9  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >PTO Board Officers<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-lt1vsxsy-aff3afb5647fbce3b437c1e35733ff80 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_third  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='avia-team-member av-lt1vi8y7-e8c36d1df39bd0c76ed2a1817d8dc3d8  avia-builder-el-11  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><h3 class='team-member-name '  itemprop=\"name\" >PRESIDENT<\/h3><div class='team-member-description '  itemprop=\"description\" ><p>The President presides over meetings, serves as the primary contact for the school principal, represents the organization at meetings outside of the PTO, serves as an ex-officio member of all committees except the Nominating Committee, and coordinates the work of all the officers and committees so that the purpose of the organization is served.<\/p>\n<\/div><span class='hidden team-member-affiliation'  itemprop=\"affiliation\" >bishoustonpto.com<\/span><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-ltebm5-72dcef43f5a7d78a9211497ce6613d53 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_third  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='avia-team-member av-lt1vkl22-84d0e443714707b4a682cb49d6f5ae34  avia-builder-el-13  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><h3 class='team-member-name '  itemprop=\"name\" >VICE PRESIDENT - PROGRAMS<\/h3><div class='team-member-description '  itemprop=\"description\" ><p>The VP Programs assists the President and carries out the President\u2019s duties in his or her absence. The VP Programs oversees individual committees that run each of the major programs such as the Winter Fayre, Summer Fayre, International Day, and others.<\/p>\n<\/div><span class='hidden team-member-affiliation'  itemprop=\"affiliation\" >bishoustonpto.com<\/span><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-lexx1p-ec0c579642c7f0ab36a72a028e2636e7 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_third  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='avia-team-member av-lt1vmtml-d975f295d39817231d9c67107ebaba42  avia-builder-el-15  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><h3 class='team-member-name '  itemprop=\"name\" >VICE PRESIDENT - NEIGHBORHOOD PARENTS<\/h3><div class='team-member-description '  itemprop=\"description\" ><p>The VP - Neighborhood Parents is the main point of contact for the Neighborhood Parents from each year. This VP will help to standardize Neighborhood Parent roles and responsibilities and runs short monthly meetings to update and support the Parents. This VP also has a key link to Future Fund.<\/p>\n<\/div><span class='hidden team-member-affiliation'  itemprop=\"affiliation\" >bishoustonpto.com<\/span><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-1uprkt-1ac12d43bfbca22096edce25d8da570e av_one_third  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_third  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='avia-team-member av-lt1vp6pf-366ca502f16d58f862ef25405116c31d  avia-builder-el-17  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><h3 class='team-member-name '  itemprop=\"name\" >SECRETARY<\/h3><div class='team-member-description '  itemprop=\"description\" ><p>The Secretary keeps all records of the organization, takes and records minutes, prepares the agenda, handles correspondence, and sends notices of meetings to the members. The Secretary also keeps a copy of the minutes book, bylaws, rules, and any other necessary documents, and brings them to the meetings.<\/p>\n<\/div><span class='hidden team-member-affiliation'  itemprop=\"affiliation\" >bishoustonpto.com<\/span><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-h4sd3h-ae0727ea577b400ebdd925001d75fc47 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_third  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='avia-team-member av-lt1vs41u-8d0d64c23a7812a2c3d54e13556250ef  avia-builder-el-19  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><h3 class='team-member-name '  itemprop=\"name\" >TREASURER<\/h3><div class='team-member-description '  itemprop=\"description\" ><p>The Treasurer receives all funds from the organization, keeps an accurate record of receipts and expenditures, and pays out funds in accordance with the approval of the Executive Board. The Treasurer will present a financial statement at every meeting and at other times of the year when requested by the Executive Board, and make a full report at the end of the year. With the help of the PTOToday financial software, the Treasurer will prepare the tax forms.<\/p>\n<\/div><span class='hidden team-member-affiliation'  itemprop=\"affiliation\" >bishoustonpto.com<\/span><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-1kxttp-a3347af341d78c908bbfa05f51f2a95b av_one_third  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='avia-team-member av-lt1w899f-316925c82ffbcba670d5d488d8b1ab63  avia-builder-el-21  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><h3 class='team-member-name '  itemprop=\"name\" >PARLIAMENTARIAN<\/h3><div class='team-member-description '  itemprop=\"description\" ><p>The Parliamentarian maintains oversight of the governing structure and ensures that meetings are run according to the bylaws. The Parliamentarian sits on the Board but does not have voting rights.<\/p>\n<\/div><span class='hidden team-member-affiliation'  itemprop=\"affiliation\" >bishoustonpto.com<\/span><\/section><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_3'  class='avia-section av-dtbb4t-b5cc213fe8918e8f14057167b6cc943d main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-22  el_after_av_section  avia-builder-el-last  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-9410'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-bxa3u5-a76677a0acdc35145a4c708081c8af96 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-23  el_before_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lt1vf9t5-42b8168f32e0b3186329d805eca9d30a\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-lt1vf9t5-42b8168f32e0b3186329d805eca9d30a{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-lt1vf9t5-42b8168f32e0b3186329d805eca9d30a .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-lt1vf9t5-42b8168f32e0b3186329d805eca9d30a .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-lt1vf9t5-42b8168f32e0b3186329d805eca9d30a av-special-heading-h2  avia-builder-el-24  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >PTO Standing Committees<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-awpnv1-43edbeae6d0bc0d6e2d54a7fc3b840e6 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-25  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_third  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='avia-team-member av-lt1wcieg-b45201239e293e71158e14f34f67f8fa  avia-builder-el-26  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><h3 class='team-member-name '  itemprop=\"name\" >USED UNIFORM SHOP CHAIR<\/h3><div class='team-member-description '  itemprop=\"description\" ><p>The Used Uniform Chair oversees the collection and sorting of used uniforms. The Chair will also oversee the running of the Used Uniform shop including the setting of opening hours and prices.<\/p>\n<\/div><span class='hidden team-member-affiliation'  itemprop=\"affiliation\" >bishoustonpto.com<\/span><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-8v6mnh-82e005fd45881f6deb5aff5f6176f644 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_third  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='avia-team-member av-lt1wefgc-b24afbb3c2f999a3bdd372f7f772ced2  avia-builder-el-28  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><h3 class='team-member-name '  itemprop=\"name\" >FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE CHAIR<\/h3><div class='team-member-description '  itemprop=\"description\" ><p>The Fundraising Chair will propose, oversee, and implement a plan for fundraising activities such as Spirit Nights, concession sales, and other events that raise monies for the general PTO funds.<\/p>\n<\/div><span class='hidden team-member-affiliation'  itemprop=\"affiliation\" >bishoustonpto.com<\/span><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-7di6r1-7c43ecf33e5baa8254d18f3afc181348 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-29  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_third  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='avia-team-member av-lt1wg6n6-49a346f11cf86fb6e455614bbe845a01  avia-builder-el-30  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><h3 class='team-member-name '  itemprop=\"name\" >HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE CHAIR<\/h3><div class='team-member-description '  itemprop=\"description\" ><p>The Hospitality Chair will propose, oversee, and implement a program of events for welcoming and connecting with families and coordinating staff appreciation events.<\/p>\n<\/div><span class='hidden team-member-affiliation'  itemprop=\"affiliation\" >bishoustonpto.com<\/span><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-59kk99-a1d1ec148cf2d1fbea8e58450d1b5257 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-31  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_third  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='avia-team-member av-lt1wh910-5d2c8a95e1ac56453042dd33abb97b3b  avia-builder-el-32  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><h3 class='team-member-name '  itemprop=\"name\" >VOLUNTEERS COMMITTEE CHAIR<\/h3><div class='team-member-description '  itemprop=\"description\" ><p>The Volunteers Committee Chair will recruit and organize volunteers for events. This includes collaboration with other committees for events as well as communicating with volunteers.<\/p>\n<\/div><span class='hidden team-member-affiliation'  itemprop=\"affiliation\" >bishoustonpto.com<\/span><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-4lh5el-cd63d22180a122f82da7bc0e6110e392 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-33  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_third  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='avia-team-member av-lt1wjvq5-a4ffc8feb4f391166bf6801de2294439  avia-builder-el-34  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><h3 class='team-member-name '  itemprop=\"name\" >COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE CHAIR<\/h3><div class='team-member-description '  itemprop=\"description\" ><p>The Communications Committee Chair will oversee the website, provide the PTO Newsletter submission to the school, and provide additional comms for events as needed.<\/p>\n<\/div><span class='hidden team-member-affiliation'  itemprop=\"affiliation\" >bishoustonpto.com<\/span><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-29n3pp-b16e4b568316ca77212f54363bf13fbe av_one_third  avia-builder-el-35  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_full  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='avia-team-member av-lt1wllsl-b152781924016dbdcea7ed4ecda9fe81  avia-builder-el-36  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><h3 class='team-member-name '  itemprop=\"name\" >PROGRAM CHAIRS<\/h3><div class='team-member-description '  itemprop=\"description\" ><p>Ideally, each major event run at the school would have its own Chair. These events currently include:  Winter Fayre, International Day, and Summer Fayre.<\/p>\n<\/div><span class='hidden team-member-affiliation'  itemprop=\"affiliation\" >bishoustonpto.com<\/span><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-2d22dc0500e159f2b39fe7a147caf14c av_one_full  avia-builder-el-37  el_after_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-m8m8d50b-919425035987ade2ab7c192261f084ce '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Delegates:<\/h3>\n<p>Each position has a delegate. The delegate is welcome to come to all the meeting but only has voting rights when the Officer\/ Committee Chair is absent. The delegate helps the Officer\/ Committee Chair with tasks though out the year!<\/p>\n<h3>Committee Members:<\/h3>\n<p>Committee Members help the Officer\/ Committee Chair with tasks. 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