PTA Board & Committee Chairs
2023/2024 Officers
President - Jen Guiffre
The President Runs PTA meetings, is the official representative to the district, represents the PTA, speaks on behalf of the PTA and supports all the volunteers. The President is a member of all committees, and can attend any or all meetings, as seems helpful. The President oversees the PTA calendar and adherence to bylaws & procedures. The President works closely with the school Principal, PTA board members and parents to organize and lead PTA activities throughout the school year. The President oversees the PTA budget and alignment of the budget to PTA goals. They lead all PTA meetings and help communicate PTA programs/goal progress to the school/district community. The President is also responsible for representing the Conn PTA at school meetings, district forums, and with all external communications regarding the PTA.
VP Communications - Lindsay Blackburn
Publicizes all PTA programs and manages communication within the PTA board and membership. Maintains website, memberhub and all social media.
VP Community Events - Amanda Wojoski
VP Programs maintains the PTA calendar, and supports our committee chairs in their programming throughout the year. Reports any info necessary at monthly Board meetings regarding PTA sponsored programs. Makes sure that all committee chairs running PTA sponsored programs have access to information needed to run successful events. Responsible for reviewing and overseeing the scheduling and execution of the PTA sponsored projects by providing support to committee chairs, and keeping VP Programs files up to date.
VP Fundraising - Ginger Baxley
VP Programs maintains the PTA calendar, and supports our committee chairs in their programming throughout the year. Reports any info necessary at monthly Board meetings regarding PTA sponsored programs. Makes sure that all committee chairs running PTA sponsored programs have access to information needed to run successful events. Responsible for reviewing and overseeing the scheduling and execution of the PTA sponsored projects by providing support to committee chairs, and keeping VP Programs files up to date.
Secretary - Elissa Pyon
The secretary records the minutes of all meetings of the general membership and the board of directors. They also maintain a file of important documents related to the local PTA. At the end of the term, the secretary shall transfer this file of important documents to his/her successor as secretary.
Treasurer - Elizabeth Harris
Maintains the PTA financial records. Prepares the budget with board input and approval. Manages and reconciles bank accounts, pays bills and helps direct the Financial Secretary's duties. Provides financial reports for each PTA meeting. Prepares necessary documentation for semiannual audits. Provides annual IRS tax return information to professional tax accountant and files tax return. Completes and submits reports and forms as required NC PTA. Assists program chairs in money management and reporting. Archives the financial records after year end and tax return filed.
Financial Secretary - Kellee Lewis
The Financial Secretary has knowledge of all PTA money handling procedures, signs off on bank statements, manages the cash box during events, and ensures change is available for all events for cash purchases. In addition, the Financial Secretary makes bank deposits and provides banking records to the treasurer, helps to prepare monthly reports of all monies received/deposits made, and performs other duties assigned/delegated by the Treasurer and/or President.
2023/24 Committee Chairs
Advocacy
Mike Nutt
Advocacy Committee shall develop and organize meetings, activities, and programs to further the goals and purposes of PTA. This committee is tasked with improving communications and relationships between school staff and families, educating families and caregivers on important issues related to the health and educational success of their children, and helping to make each child's potential a reality.
Audit
Bob Spaziano
An audit committee should consist of three to five people who have not had access to the PTA checkbook or bank account.
As a group, the volunteers must be willing and able to meet at least twice during the "off season," usually summer. While individual audit tasks can be delegated, the committee will need to discuss the objectives and conclusions as a group.
Beautification
Kaitlin Spencer
The beautification committee helps to help make our school BEAUTIFUL through campus cleanup days, seasonal projects, gardening and art installations.
CONNival
OPEN
The CONNival committee plans our annual spring carnival held outdoors on our school field in May. This event also includes our silent auction fundraiser.
Cultural Arts
Heather Hall
Cultural Arts program brings in special artists to enhance students’ learning experiences.
Equity & Inclusion
DeJuan Hoggard
Equity and Inclusion Chair ensures that PTA Programming is equitable for ALL students and works with Administration to create an inclusive environment for our CONNmUNITY.
Hospitality
Sarah Collins
Hospitality Chair manages all teacher appreciation events, luncheons, and special events for our staff and kids.
Literacy
Amy Hellmers
The literacy committee works with Conn's media specialist to plan the book fair held each November. This committee also coordinates the annual Wake Up and Read book drive.
Merchandise
Erin Davisson
The merchandise committee plans, orders and sells our our school spirit merchandise. The committee runs our Memberhub online store and ensures merchandise is given to families after being ordered.
Nominating
Erin Ewasyshyn
The Nominating Committee finds potential candidates for committee positions, and is responsible for completing the slate of officers each year.
Volunteers
Michelle Morris
The volunteer chair helps to recruit and connect parent volunteers and community volunteers, creates volunteer signups and answers volunteer questions.
Wellness
Ellie Morris
The wellness committee seeks to help support the physical and mental wellbeing of the Conn community. One way we do this is by celebrating and advocating for safe, active routes to school through events like Walk to School Day and Bike to School Day. The Wellness Committee is open to all suggestions about how to help our community thrive.
Winter Dance
OPEN
The winter dance committee plans and coordinates our winter dance held in February.
Yearbook
Melissa Jackson
The yearbook committee gathers pictures during the school year, builds and designs the yearbook, promotes and manages yearbook sales, and coordinates delivery of yearbooks at the end of the year.
School Representatives
Teacher Representative: Dan Gridley dgridley@wcpss.net
Principal: Gabriel Chidester gchidester@wcpss.net