Thank you to our hardworking Nominating Committee, Anna Jensen, Holly Muenchow, and Laura Staneff, for putting together the slate of candidates! At our March 18, 2024 General Meeting our 2024-2025 slate of officers were elected.
Council will continue to seek volunteers for the OPEN positions of VP of Communications, VP of Elementary Support, VP of Secondary Support, and a Co-VP of Events with the goal of holding an election at our General Membership Meeting on May 20, 2024.
Learn more about the open positions and consider self nominating to join the 2024-2025 Executive Board.
Questions? Please contact Northshore Council PTSA Co-President, Rachel Fitzgerald.
Council meetings will build your PTA knowledge, give you the opportunity to network with other PTA, school district and community leaders, and they can be a lot of fun, too. Each PTA may send up to 4 voting representatives - but we encourage ALL who are interested to attend. We look forward to seeing you there!
Questions? Email Council President, Rachel Fitzgerald at [email protected]. Missed a meeting? Read a recap of the meeting. The 2023-2024 Reflections state finalists list is here! Congratulations to the 2024 statewide Reflections finalists. Over two dozen judges evaluated nearly 700 entries and were blown away by the incredible talents demonstrated by Washington students. Those awarded Outstanding Interpretation will move on to National. View list of WSPTA Finalists. Congratulations to the following Northshore Students: Dance Choreography Intermediate (Grades 3-5)
Literature High School (Grades 9-12)
Music Composition Primary (Pre-K -Grade 2)
Visual Arts
Special Artist (all grades)
Council is gathering messages of gratitude to share with the many Northshore School District Administrators and Staff who work behind the scenes every week to make NSD the great district that it is! Complete this form to leave a message to let NSD Staff know how much you appreciate them and all that they do for our district. Messages will be shared by Council PTSA with NSD Staff. Please submit your messages no later than Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Questions? Email [email protected].
Northshore Council PTSA will be holding elections for six (6) of the positions on its 2024-25 Executive Committee on Monday, March 18, 2024.
Slate of Candidates: In the 2024 Nominating Committee Report, the following slate of candidates were put forward for 2024-2025: For the Office of President: Grace Jurado For the Office of First Vice President: Diana Christiansen For the Office of Secretary: Christine Roehnelt For the Office of Treasurer: Brenae Brix For the Office of VP of Events: Melissa Bennett and OPEN For the Office of VP of Advocacy: Terra Droney and Holly Muenchow For the Office of VP of Communications: OPEN For the Office of VP of Elementary Support: OPEN For the Office of VP of Secondary Support: OPEN The period for self-declared nominations for these positions closed on Thursday, March 7, 2024. Qualification Requirements Anyone self declaring for a 2024-2025 Northshore Council Elected Board Position must meet the following qualification requirements. Per the 2023-2024 Council Standing Rules: All Candidates:
Questions? Please contact Northshore Council PTSA Co-President, Rachel Fitzgerald.
To highlight the importance of membership growth, Washington State PTA recognizes local PTAs for enrolling more members than they did in the previous year. As PTAs achieve incremental increases in membership growth, they are recognized for each milestone they reach. Membership Growth Awards are calculated monthly (no application needed). List of WSPTA Membership Growth Award Recipients (as of 12/31/23). Below is the list of Northshore PTAs that have received a growth membership award as of December 31, 2023. Congratulations on your membership achievement!
PlatinumFernwood Elementary PTSA
Kokanee Elementary PTA Northshore Middle School PTSA Ruby Bridges Elementary PTSA The Platinum Award recognizes local PTAs, in good standing, for enrolling PTA members equaling at least 120% of their previous year’s total membership. WSPTA Membership Contests: It's never too late to grow your PTA membership. WSPTA has a few membership contests coming up to incentivize membership.
Additional Membership Resources: Council's Membership page - Find more tips and links to past articles. WSPTA Membership page - Membership resources and leadership guides available. Questions? Contact Council's Membership Co-Chairs, Kimberly Ortiz and Allison Torgesen
Self Nominations can be done for any elected Council position, but we are especially looking for leaders interested in serving in the following role:
Anyone who would like to nominate themselves for an elected position on Northshore Council PTSA for 2024-2025 can do so by completing the Self Declare Nomination Form: Self Declare Nomination Form (click above link for form) Deadline for submission is no later than midnight on Thursday, March 7, 2024. Election Information: At the close of the self-nomination period, if there is any contested position we will send out an electronic voting method to Northshore PTA/PTSA presidents and vice-presidents. If no position is contested, we will hold the election by voice vote during our next General Membership Meeting on Monday, March 18, 2024. Slate of Candidates: In the 2024 Nominating Committee Report, the following slate of candidates were put forward for 2024-2025: For the Office of President: Grace Jurado For the Office of First Vice President: Diana Christiansen For the Office of Secretary: Christine Roehnelt For the Office of Treasurer: Brenae Brix For the Office of VP of Events: Melissa Bennett and OPEN For the Office of VP of Advocacy: Terra Droney and Holly Muenchow For the Office of VP of Communications: OPEN For the Office of VP of Elementary Support: OPEN For the Office of VP of Secondary Support: OPEN Qualification Requirements Anyone self declaring for a 2024-2025 Northshore Council Elected Board Position must meet the following qualification requirements. Per the 2023-2024 Council Standing Rules: All Candidates:
Candidates for the office of President and First Vice President shall also:
Candidates for the offices of VP of Elementary Support and VP of Secondary Support shall also:
Brief Job Descriptions of Council Positions For a more detailed job description, click here. President: The President has many important jobs including serving as the official contact, communicator and representative of Council. They oversee and coordinate the work of the executive board, preside over meetings, are ex-officio members of all committees (except Nominating Committee) and are designated as an authorized signer for checks, contracts and authorizations for payment. But, most importantly, they work to connect PTAs which in turn helps them support families, schools and the community to work towards overall student success. 1st VP: Must be familiar with the Council president’s duties and responsibilities. Act as an aide to the president and perform the duties of the president in his or her absence. Is in charge of advertising and organizing the Council Grant Program and yearly Awards. Treasurer: Is the authorized custodian of the funds of the association and receives and disburses all monies in accordance with the budget as approved by the membership. Secretary: Keeps an accurate record of meetings, which become part of the permanent history of the PTA. Also responsible for taking attendance and monitoring quorum at meetings. VP of Events: Plans and coordinates Councils yearly events including Presidents and Principals Brunch, Reflections Celebration and Spring Recognition Event. VP of Communications: Works to facilitate Northshore Council PTSA communications in order to inform, engage, educate and inspire local PTAs and beyond. VP of Advocacy: Help to educate local PTA's and disseminate information about current WSPTA and National PTA legislative priorities. VP of Elementary Support: Act as a conduit of information for local elementary PTAs. Helps to answer questions local PTA's may have and works to recognize and celebrate local PTA's. VP of Secondary Support: Act as a conduit of information for local secondary (high school and middle school) PTAs. Helps to answer questions local PTA's may have and works to recognize and celebrate local PTA's. Questions about Self Declaring or Elections? Contact Council Presidents, Rachel Fitzgerald. Below, please find the report from the Northshore Council PTSA Nominating Committee which lists the nominees for each of the officer positions for the 2024-2025 Executive Committee.
The election will take place during the Northshore Council PTSA Membership Meeting on Monday, March 18, 2024. WSPTA Bylaws permit the nomination of candidates from the floor* before the vote takes place. *Nominations from the floor will be conducted through an online submission form prior to the meeting. Please refer to our post on Self-Declaring for 2024-2025 Elected Board Positions for more information. Slate of Candidates: In the 2024 Nominating Committee Report, the following slate of candidates were put forward for 2024-2025:
Council is Excited to Invite You to This Year’s Reflections Art Reception! Please join us at this year’s event for an engaging presentation of art from our school community.
*Please consider arriving at the time listed for the beginning letter of your last name to assist with flow of event.
See times below:
It is an annual tradition to bring together our community from across the district and showcase the Art that was submitted from our K - 12th grade participants. We hope that this reception can continue to broaden our impact on education, the arts and family engagement. Council will provide coffee, tea and cookies for everyone's enjoyment. We look forward to seeing you at this special event! Volunteers Needed for this Event!
Please consider signing up for a volunteer shift. We have various volunteer shifts available throughout the day starting at 10:00 am when we gain access to the building and concluding at 9:00 pm when we return the venue to its original condition. Your support would be greatly appreciated. Sign up to volunteer at the event. A big shout out goes to the PTAs that achieved membership of 100% or higher by January compared to last year. As of January 2024, the following PTAs attained a membership of 100% or greater compared to the previous year.
WSPTA Membership Contests: It's never too late to encourage the community to join your PTA. WSPTA has a few membership contests coming up to incentivize membership.
Additional Membership Resources: Council's Membership page - Find more tips and links to past articles. WSPTA Membership page - Membership resources and leadership guides available. Questions? Contact Council's Membership Co-Chairs, Kimberly Ortiz and Allison Torgesen |
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