Plan parent education programs for Achieve Academy with the assistance of the 2nd VP of Programs
Plan staff appreciation for Achieve Academy with the assistance of the Hospitality chair
Find volunteers to help at Achieve Academy with the assistance of the Volunteer chair
ADVOCACY
Work with local units to stimulate interest in rights and privileges of good citizenship and strive to carry out the third Purpose of the National PTA: “To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth”
Uphold in all legislative activity the non-partisan policy of supporting issues, not candidates
Plan and coordinate PTA Legislative Day at the State Capitol activities for the members of this Council
ARTS IN EDUCATION
Promote the National PTA Reflections Program
Coordinate council entries by publicizing, receiving, judging and forwarding winning entries to Texas PTA
Assist local units with the Reflections Program where necessary
Plan and implement a Reflections Award Reception
Promote other National PTA and/or Texas PTA art programs
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
This committee shall provide local units with training, support, and encouragement for activities that promote cultural diversity.
COMMUNICATIONS
Create and maintain the Council’s website
Train local units on website setup and maintenance if using the Council hosting
Coordinate, create and publish the monthly newsletter
Compile, edit, and distribute a directory of members of Council
Be responsible for publicizing and promoting all projects, activities, and events concerning the Council with President’s approval.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Be responsible for implementing and coordinating community outreach projects and programs with a goal to increase community service and awareness across Wylie ISD
Work with local units to support community outreach projects and programs
Manage the Wylie Way Outfitters program and organize volunteers to work
Organize a National Night Out activity
ENVIRONMENTAL
Be responsible for promoting activities for environmental awareness in the local units and community
Organize district wide recycling contest
FUNDRAISING
Coordinate an annual fundraising project.
Promote awareness of coordinating and maintaining good fundraising practices throughout local units.
Research and apply for grants and other funding opportunities.
HOSPITALITY
Plan hospitality at the Council Membership Meetings and Executive Board meetings as required
Plan hospitality for FOUNDATIONS: Leadership Orientation and training workshops held by Council
Assist Achieve Academy chair with staff appreciation planning.
Chair of the Condolences and Memorials committee.
Coordinate a recognition event to celebrate the achievements of the council and local PTA units.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Identify and develop emerging leaders in the local PTA units of the Wylie ISD Council of PTAs
Assist council chairs in identifying and providing necessary training using participant feedback and surveys.
S.A.G.E.
Work with the administration about promoting the awareness of special education and gifted programs
Work with the local units to educate parents and distribute information on special education and gifted programs
SHAC REPRESENTATIVES COORDINATOR/HEALTH EDUCATION
Work with local units to ensure that each unit has a SHAC representative and shall work with the Wylie ISD administration to make sure all necessary information, including meeting dates and times, is distributed to all representatives
Work with local units to promote the education of parents, teachers and students in the matters of healthy lifestyles
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Coordinate the school supply sale and distribution of supplies with district administration and local units
STUDENT OUTREACH
Be Responsible for implementing and coordinating the Birthday Bag Project; and
Be Responsible for implementing and coordinating any additional student outreach projects and programs.
VOLUNTEER
Work with local units to promote recruiting and recognizing volunteers by providing material and training
Coordinate Volunteer of the Year selections with local units, selections at Council level and recognition of winners with the assistance of a committee consisting of five members and an alternate, with no two members from the same local PTA.
YOUTH PROTECTION
Work with local units to promote the education of parents, teachers and students in the matters of youth protection and safety. The concerns of this committee might include: child abuse, cyber safety, guns, drugs, alcohol, bullying, and any other safety related issues.