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The president shall preside over meetings of the organization and executive board, prepare the agenda, handle correspondence, serve as the primary contact for the principal, represent the organization at meetings outside the organization, serve as an ex-officio member of all committees except the nominating committee, and coordinate the work of all the officers and committees so that the purpose of the organization is served. 

The vice president shall assist the president and carry out the president’s duties in his or her absence or inability to serve. 

The secretary shall keep all records of the organization, take and record minutes, and send notices of meetings to the membership. The secretary also maintains meeting minutes, bylaws, rules, membership list, and any other necessary items to make available to the members. 

The treasurer shall receive all funds of the organization, keep an accurate record of receipts and expenditures, and pay out funds in accordance with the approval of the executive board. The treasurer will present a financial statement at every meeting and at other times of the year when requested by the executive board, and make a full report at the end of the year. The treasurer will be responsible for district audit, yearly tax filing, and maintaining the 501(c)3 status. The treasurer shall renew the state sales tax exemption certificate and submit the corporate information report with Kansas. 

Ensure PTO actions follow PTO bylaws, district policies, and the rule of law where needed to the best of their knowledge.

Plan meals for conferences weeks in October and February as well as meals during teacher appreciation week. Organize and recruite any volunteers needed to execute these events.

Recruit new volunteers. Assist any committees with their volunteer needs. Add new recruits to group communications. Reach out to those who do not wish to follow group communications with volunteer event sign-up.

Manage PTO social media accounts and the markee board under the Earhart sign. Share major calendar events and followup on the success of each event where appropriate.

Encure that the actions of Earhart's PTO events follow an appropriate Environmental theme. Suggest events that would support the science education of our students.