The Powell Padres is a 501(c)(3) volunteer-led organization. The Board has elections every year. All members of the Powell community may serve on the Board and vote in the annual elections. The Padres mission is set out in our bylaws:

• SUPPORT THE EDUCATION OF ALL POWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

• SUPPORT POWELL FACULTY AND STAFF

• FOSTER POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS AMONG PARENTS, STAFF, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS

• ASSIST POWELL FACULTY AND STAFF TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHERE ALL STUDENTS, FAMILIES, AND FACULTY CAN THRIVE AND GROW

• TO RAISE FUNDS TO PROVIDE ENHANCED OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AT SCHOOL

• TO CREATE ACTIVITIES AND FORUMS THAT WILL CREATE AND FOSTER A SENSE OF COMMUNITY BETWEEN POWELL STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF AND THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOOD