TAlley PTO Committees and Events

The Talley PTO is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit run by Talley parents and caregivers with staff representatives on our board. We work to raise $40,000–$73,000 each year to support our students, staff, and school—and we can’t do it without you!

We fill any open committee positions as soon as we have interest- year round. We accept nominations of interest for the elected board positions during the month of April for elections in May each year. Terms begin June 1st.

There are three great ways to get involved in PTO leadership:

  1. Run for a board position (descriptions listed below, nominations in April)

  2. Join a year-round committee (list of committees below- always open!)

  3. Help chair or plan an event (short-term planning- always open!)

Ready to step in, but not sure where you fit? That’s okay—we’ll help you find the right spot, just reach out! Generalo@talleypto.org or find us in person around school.

PTO Board Positions (elected):

  • We have 2 co-presidents elected for staggered 2 year terms.

  • We have 2 co-vice-presidents elected for staggered 2 year terms.

  • We have 2 co-treasurers elected for staggered 2 year terms.

  • We have 1 secretary position with a 1 year, renewable term.

  • We have 1 Communications Lead position with a 1 year, renewable term. This person serves as a voting board member and chair of the communications committee. This position is OPEN

  • This voting board member serves as a parent representative for the 3rd grade, and aids the PTO by working on or chairing a committee. This position must be filled by at least 1 person, but may be shared by 2 people.

  • This voting board member serves as a parent representative for the 4th grade, and aids the PTO by working on or chairing a committee. This position must be filled by at least 1 person, but may be shared by 2 people.

  • This voting board member serves as a parent representative for the 5th grade, and aids the PTO by working on or chairing a committee (traditionally this has been the 5th grade bash and graduation ceremony). This position must be filled by at least 1 person, but may be shared by 2 people.

  • Our board accepts appointments of 2-3 teacher representatives per year. These are voting positions.

  • Our board automatically appoints the current school principal as a voting member each year.

PTO year-round Committee Chair and member positions (appointed):

  • The lead is the elected communications board member. This team consists of 4 other positions:

    • Eblast editor

    • Website manager

    • Social media manager

    • Graphic creator

  • Historically 1-2 people who manage the production and sales of our yearbook with sign off from the board.

  • Help with designing our t-shirts and new merch. Manage our inventory and sales and fulfill orders.

  • Manage our room parents, the staff fund, and organize staff appreciation week. An active committee with at least 3 co-chairs.

  • Mostly manages non-classroom staff birthdays, holiday gifting, and end-of-school-year gifting.

  • 1-2 people who work closely with our Media center to organize the True Book Fair

  • 1-2 Co-chairs who manage the Talley garden and its programming and volunteers

  • Usually a team of 3 people who serve as a liaison to the district SRTS team, organize all Walk and Rolls, and manage School Bus Driver and Crossing Guard appreciation.

  • Monitor our passive fundraising programs and search for new opportunities.

  • This team works alongside Talley’s Staff Diversity and Activities Committee.

  • A monthly sort-then-donate job. Help the school manage lost clothing.

  • A new initiative this year! Help us create our grants committee to fund internal school projects. This committee will get started over the summer and has 2 co-chairs.

  • Do you love our mascot Titan? DO you wish you could be Titan? Well, now is your chance. We need several ‘Titans’ to appear at events during the year. Help us care for the costume, play our amazing mascot, and be “handlers” to escort him around.

  • Help us recruit volunteers, explain our mission and projects, and help place people where they want to help. Create signups and plan our volunteer appreciation party. This position is OPEN

  • Chair our sponsorship program by maintaining sponsor relationships, finding new sponsors, and managing the fulfillment or marketing agreements. This position is most active over the summer.

(Some ) Events that require a committee:

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Come Join Us!