Talley PTO
Board interest Form
‘26-‘27 School Year
We’re better with you involved!
The Talley PTO is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit run entirely by volunteer parents/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!
Nominations and expressions of interest are happening now and are due May 1st for our election and appointments which will happen during our meeting on May 13th. Terms begin June 1st.
Throw your name in the hat!
There are three great ways to get involved:
Run for a board position (descriptions listed below)
Join a year-round committee (list of committees below)
Help chair or plan an event (short-term planning)- see below
Ready to step in, but not sure where you fit? That’s okay—we need a lot of people to help power the PTO and we can help you find the right spot!
Fill out the interest form anyways, as a starting point, and we will reach out.
Questions? Email us at secretary@talleypto.org
PTO Board (voting) Positions:
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We have 2 co-presidents elected for staggered 2 year terms. Because we have 2 vacancies in the upcoming school year, 1 candidate will be elected for a single year term, and the other candidate will be elected for a 2-year term.
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We have 2 co-vice-presidents elected for staggered 2 year terms. Jeremy Ploessel is returning for his second year, and the other spot is open.
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We have 2 co-treasurers elected for staggered 2 year terms. Anna Summerlin is returning for the 2nd year of her term, and the other spot is open.
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We have 1 secretary position with a 1 year, renewable term. Allison Rodden will be running for a 2nd term.
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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
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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 position is OPEN.
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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 position is OPEN.
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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. This position is OPEN.
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Our board accepts appointments of 2-3 teacher representatives per year. These are voting positions.
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Our board automatically appoints the current school principal as a voting member each year.
Throw your name in the hat!
PTO year-round Committee Chair and member positions:
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The lead is the elected communications board member. This team consists of:
Eblast editor
Website manager
Social media manager
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Historically 1-2 people who manage the production and sales of our yearbook with sign off from the board.
Heather Head will be returning as chair next year and is looking for a co-chair.
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Help with designing our t-shirts and new merch. Manage our inventory and sales and fulfill orders. These 2 positions are open.
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Manage our room parents, the staff fund, and organize staff appreciation week. An active committee with at least 3 co-chairs. Seema Ladawala and Sarah Wade will be returning as co-chairs, with an optional opening for a 3rd member.
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Mostly manages non-classroom staff birthdays, holiday gifting, and end-of-school-year gifting. This position is OPEN.
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The Book Fair chair works with the media center staff to hold fundraisers for the True Book Fair. They also support the Book Fair in April of each year.
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Our current co-chairs no longer have children at Talley! We are looking for 1-2 new chairs. This position is OPEN
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Usually a team of 3, we are looking for 1-2 more people to come on. This position is OPEN
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Manage payroll matching donations to the pto, monitor our passive fundraising programs, and search for new opportunities. This position is OPEN
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The DEI committee works in concert with the staff Diversity and Activities Committee to support DEI events. We have returning members, but are open to new, additional co-chairs.
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A monthly sort-then-donate job. Help the school manage lost clothing. This position is OPEN
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This is a position that works closely with the board and the treasurer. 2 co-chairs with additional committee members review requests for funding school projects. This position is OPEN
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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 and organize mascots players and handlers. This chair position is OPEN.
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Help us recruit people to be involved! Explain the mission and vision of the PTO, and help place people where they want to help. This position is OPEN
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This will be the 3rd year of our annual sponsorship program. Help us maintain sponsor relationships, find new sponsors, and manage the fulfillment of marketing agreements. This position is OPEN and is most active over the summer.
(Some ) Events that require a committee:
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The first Saturday after school starts
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Late July before school starts
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First Friday after school starts
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October
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October
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November
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1 in Fall, 1 in Spring
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Late January
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Late March
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May
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May
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May
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