When and where meetings take place?
Our general and board meetings are usually held on the 1st Tuesday of the month, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. In 2020-21, all our meetings will be virtual. Dates may change due to holidays and events, therefore we encourage you to subscribe to our calendar.
What are these meetings all about?
All parents and community members are encouraged to attend meetings. By participating in association meetings, members have the opportunity to make motions, provide input on agenda items and make collective decisions by voting on actions for the PTSA.
They also vote to approve programs and activities recommended by the executive board. And, they are responsible for adopting budgets and approving the expenditures.
In addition, our membership has the authority to:
- Elect the Nominating Committee, Officers, and Convention Delegates
- Adopt or update our Standing Rules
- Approve contracts for PTSA programs and events
- Authorize an individual to represent the PTSA
- Authorize a PTSA's to endorse a position or proposal
Who will be there?
Elected members (president(s), vice-president(s), secretary, and treasurer), committee leads, community liaisons, principal, and teachers. Everyone is welcome to attend, however, only PTSA members may vote.
WHAT IF YOU have questions or issues to discuss?
Please email your questions, ideas, and agenda topics to our president(s) at ptsa_president@bennettptsa.org. They will be happy to answer your questions and connect with the appropriate member of out team.
If you are making a motion at a PTSA meeting, please complete the following form and provide it to the president. This helps us get your motion properly recorded and documented in the meeting minutes. Whenever possible, please complete and submit the form at least one week prior to the meeting. When verbalizing your motion, please use this exact wording.