About the Board

The Powell Padres is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that supports the Powell community. It was led by a Board of Directors, who set the organization goals and budget, and coordinate the activities throughout the year. An active engaged board the represents the diverse Powell community is incredibly important. Even if you haven’t been active in the Padres’ activities, we encourage you to consider volunteering. We have listed broad descriptions of each role below, but it is up to each Board to craft the roles as they see fit.

Please reach out to a member of the Board if you have questions or want to learn more. If you would like to volunteer, or nominate someone else in the community, please email Nikola at president@powellpadres.org.

Positions and Responsibilities

President  

The president coordinates all of the organization’s meetings, including Family meetings and Board meetings. The president directs the board in the different fundraisers, assigns project managers as needed, answers daily emails requests from members and board, ensures bylaws are followed, and formulate time tables. The president shall be the chair of the Executive Committee, serve as the primary contact for the Principal and faculty, represent the organization at meetings outside the organization, coordinate the work of all officers and committees so that the purpose of the organization is served, and serve on the Local School Advisory Team (LSAT). 

Vice President  

The vice president assists the President and carries out the President’s duties in their absence. 

Secretary

The secretary keeps all records of the organization, including taking and recording minutes, working with the president to prepare meeting agendas, handling correspondence, and sending meeting notices as required. The secretary also keeps a copy of the organization’s minutes, bylaws, rules, membership list, and other necessary information, and brings them to all meetings. 

Treasurer  

The treasurer receives all funds for the organization, keeps an accurate record of receipts and expenditures and pays out funds in accordance with the approved budget. They will present a financial statement at every executive committee and general Powell Padres meeting and will make a final report at the end of the school year. They will also ensure that all required federal and District filings (i.e., Form 990) are filed in a timely manner each year. They shall maintain an on­line ledger and balance sheet to provide all Powell Padres members with access to an up­todate and transparent view of Powell Padres finances. 

Director of Volunteers  

The director of volunteers is responsible for scheduling and coordinating volunteers for all fundraising activities by Powell Padres. This includes management of online sign­up forms as well as in-­person sign­up sheets. They maintain a list of regular volunteers and contact information. 

At­-Large Directors (Lower and Upper Grades)

The at-large directors help with the representation of parents/students/teachers in all grades.  There is one for grades PK­-1 and one for grads 2­-5. 

Director of Communications  

The director of communications is responsible for managing and directing the organization's internal and external communications. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the creation of monthly electronic and print newsletters as well as maintenance of the website and social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram).

Local School Advisory Team (LSAT) (4 positions)

The Local School Advisory Team (LSAT) consists of parents, teachers and non-instructional school staff who advise the principal for the purpose of improving the school. The group is constituted of a mix of elected and appointed members. The LSAT works with the principal on various matters including, but not limited to, reviewing data about school needs and trends, developing the budget, choosing curriculum options, and promoting family engagement.