At the Thursday, September 24, 2020 6:30pm PA meeting, we took nominations for all PA Executive Board positions for 2020-2021 school year.  Elections were held at the Thursday, October 22 meeting.  Candidates were strongly encouraged to nominate themselves by emailing paelections@bths.edu, rather than in person.  Only parents of current 9th-12th graders (Classes of 2021-2024) are eligible.​​  Candidates were asked to prepare a two-minute speech (strict time limit) for the October  meeting.

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Additionally, elections were held for the six available SLT positions.  The SLT is separate from the PA Executive Board.  Being an elected member of the PA or SLT is a great way to make a positive impact on the Tech community and help Tech students thrive.   

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Please read the official election notice.

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If you have any questions, please email the PA:papresident@bths.edu.

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Positions Elected in the Fall

Freshman Parent Representatives (election held in October)

School Leadership Team (SLT) (election for six positions held in September)

​​President/Co-Presidents

Recording Secretary

Assistant Recording Secretary

Treasurer

Assistant Treasurer

Corresponding Secretary

Vice President or Co-Vice Presidents of Fundraising

Vice President or Co-Vice Presidents of Communications

Vice President or Co-Vice Presidents of Events and Volunteers

Senior Vice President, Junior Vice President, Sophomore Vice Presidents (2)

​School Leadership Team (SLT)

Board members are expected to attend monthly PA Executive Board meetings, which take place from 5-6:30pm (before general meetings). Both Executive Board and general meetings generally take place on the second Thursday of each month. All Executive Board members are also expected to participate on a committee and volunteer for school based events.  

All Executive Board positions are one-year terms.  SLT positions are two-year terms.

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Summary descriptions of each position are below.   See full descriptions here.

President/Co-Presidents

• Preside over meetings

• Represent the Executive Board

• Meet regularly with Principal and AP of Parent Engagement

• Coordinate just about everything the PA does

• Encourage other Executive Board members to execute their responsibilities

• This position requires the most  significant time commitment, probably 10 or more hours per week, and strong leadership, communication and organizational skills

Recording Secretary

• Takes minutes of meetings

• Maintains PA records

• Requires attendance at all Executive Board and General PA Meetings strong organizational skills

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Assistant Recording Secretary

• Backs up the Recording Secretary

• Aids the Recording Secretary in taking minutes at PA meetings, maintaining of PA records.

• Attend all Executive Board and General PA Meetings.

• Strong organization skills useful

Treasurer

• Accountant and bookkeeper for the PA.  Tracks incomes and expenditures

• Must be extremely detail-oriented, organized; Very helpful to have an accounting background

• Time commitment of several hours per week and stringent record-keeping

• Required attendance at all Executive Board and General PA Meetings

Assistant Treasurer

• Assists the Treasurer; Must be extremely detail-oriented, organized;

• Very helpful to have an accounting background

• Attend all Executive Board and General PA Meetings to assist Treasurer as needed

Corresponding Secretary

• Reviews, maintains, and responds to all correspondence addressed to the PA

• Detailed-orientated, organized

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Vice President or Co-Vice Presidents of Fundraising

• Plan and manage fundraising activities, such as the auction and gala

• Requires a significant time commitment in the weeks or months proceeding the events

Vice President or Co-Vice Presidents of Communications

• Write the weekly Tech Talk newsletters, weekly maintenance of the PA website (weekly) and the PA social media accounts; knowledge of Wix and Constant Contact helpful

• Significant time commitment of 5+ hours/week

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Vice President or Co-Vice Presidents of Events and Volunteers

• Organize events such as the parent workshops, teacher appreciation dinner, orientation nights, and college fairs

• Lead other parent volunteers 

• Requires a significant time commitment for several weekends and evenings

Vice President or Co-Vice Presidents of Diversity and Community Engagement

• Promote understanding and inclusiveness in our diverse school community. 

• Organize events such as Dinner and a Movie Night, the Lunar New Year Dinner, and the Ice Cream Social, Social Justice/ Racial Equity Book Study Club meetings

Senior Vice President, Junior Vice President, Sophomore Vice Presidents, 9th Grade (Freshman) Vice Presidents

• Represent the interests of parents of specific grades

• Works with the parent body of their respective grades to stay informed of the needs of the students and parents. 

• Coordinating with other committees to continue to create a small school environment through grade-specific events, projects and activities.

• Class Reps are responsible for preparing class specific messages, events and activities

• Actively participates on at least one  Tech PA committee to develop the knowledge and experience to potentially serve in another elected leadership position in the future.

SLT (not a PA Executive Board position) Members

• Evaluate and assess the school's educational policies and outcomes

• Attend 1 mid-afternoon meeting per month