Our PTA is made up of hard-working parents & teachers who combine their talents to provide practical support for our school. Those listed below volunteered to provide leadership this year. Get to know their names and faces, and feel free to ask them if you have questions.
![]() Jane S. Kim President President@DiscoveryPTA.org |
![]() Adrienne Cuvelier Treasurer Treasurer@DiscoveryPTA.org |
![]() Jill Kaleta Recording Secretary Secretary@discoverypta.org |
![]() Sarah Lantz VP- Internal Affairs SchoolPrograms@DiscoveryPTA.org |
![]() Maddie Walker VP- Community Relations ExplorerEvents@DiscoveryPTA.org |
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Discovery PTA Officer Job Descriptions
President
Duties:
- Oversee all activities of the PTA and work with other volunteers to carry out PTA objectives.
- Attend weekly meetings with Principal and Assistant Principal.
- Respond to parent and teacher inquiries.
- Lead monthly PTA meetings and quarterly Executive Board meetings.
- Manage PTA calendar and help coordinate all dates for events and activities.
- Work with Treasurer to build budget and coordinate spending.
- Sign contracts.
- Sign and deliver reimbursement checks as needed.
- Regularly Update PTA website.
- Review PTA newsletter.
- Maintain PTA social media accounts.
- Maintain PTA closet.
- Attend as many PTA events as possible.
- Sign autographs as needed.
Time Commitment: Approximately 60 hours per month
Term: 1 year term, renewable for 1 additional term.
For more information email: president@discoverypta.org
Treasurer
Duties:
- Oversees PTA finances and budget
- Produces and present monthly financial reports.
- Prepares annual budget, and propose ongoing budget changes as necessary.
- Ensures annual audit is carried out and tax return filed.
- Balances PTA checking account.
- Controsl PTA debit card usage.
- Trains Assistant Treasurer to take over Treasurer duties.
- Creates membership reports with new member information for state and national PTA membership submission. (November and February).
Time Commitment: Approximately 20 hours per month
Term: 2 year term, not renewable; preceded by term as Assistant Treasurer
For more information email: treasurer@discoverypta.org
Assistant Treasurer
Note: This is not an Executive Board position.
The Assistant Treasurer takes over as Treasurer after serving as Assistant Treasurer.
Duties:
- Assists Treasurer with preparing financial reports, expenses, cutting checks, and other duties as needed.
Time Commitment: Approximately 4 hours per month
For more information email: treasurer@discoverypta.org
Recording Secretary
Duties:
- Oversees secretarial duties for the Board.
- Works with PTA President to prepare monthly PTA meeting agendas.
- Records minutes at PTA Meetings.
- Posts agenda and minutes on the PTA website for audit purposes.
Time Commitment: Approximately 2 hours per week
Term: 1 year term, renewable for 1 additional term.
For more information email: president@discoverypta.org
VP- Internal Affairs
Duties:
- Oversees programs that occur during and after school (and each has their own lead volunteer): Rising-K Play dates, World Heritage Food Fest, Reflections Program, Military Family Outreach, School Photos, Lost & Found, etc.
- Works with President and Treasurer on budgeting for school programs
- Works with the President to market all school programs (i.e. website, newsletter, social media)
- Provides updates on school programs activities at PTA meetings
Time Commitment: Approximately 5-10 hours per week
Term: 1 year term, renewable for 1 additional term.
For more information email: president@discoverypta.org
VP- Community Relations
Duties:
- Oversees and assists volunteers leading Community Events (Ice Cream Social(s), PumpkinFest, Bingo Night(s), DJ Dance Party, etc.).
- Works with President and Treasurer on budgeting for Community Events.
- Works with the President to market all Community Events (i.e. website, newsletter, social media, etc)
- Provides updates on Community Events activities at PTA meetings.
Time Commitment: Approximately 2-4 hours per week
Term: 1 year term, renewable for 1 additional term.
For more information email: president@discoverypta.org
VP- Fundraising
Duties:
- Oversees and assists volunteers leading PTA fundraisers (No Frills, School Auction, Book Fair, etc.)
- Works with the President and Treasurer to budget for fundraisers.
- Provides updates on fundraising activities at PTA meetings.
Time Commitment: Approximately 10-20 hours pers month (more intensive 1 and 2 months before auction)
Term: 1 year term, renewable for 1 additional term.
For more information email: fundraising@discoverypta.org
Upcoming Events
- Friday, May 9
- Tuesday, May 13