SEPTA

Co-President

Tara Tierney

Co-President

Diana Tomasulo

Vice President

Lori McQuade

Treasurer

Amanda Kandel

Recording Secretary

Gina Provenzano

Corresponding Secretary  

Lynn Stangarone

Arts & Enrichment

Help obtain speakers, plan events and activities for our Gifted/Talented and twice exceptional children.

Board of Ed Representative

Attends monthly school board meeting and reports back to SEPTA.

Council Delegate

Represents SEPTA at monthly PTA Council Meetings. Cast votes on behalf of SEPTA membership at Council. Present motions as directed by Council to general members and report vote back to Council.

Copying/Distribution

Copy and distribute approved monthly materials promoting SEPTA meetings.

Fundraising

Coordinate fundraising. Each fundraiser may have an individual chairperson. Have presence at all major district events for sales, when applicable. Submit updates to Newsletter upon request. Write Promotional materials necessary for each fundraiser (i.e. Constant Contacts, flyers, etc.) Diana Tomasulo

Hospitality

Arrange refreshments for the monthly SEPTA meetings. Arrive a minimum of 15 minutes early to set up hospitality or obtain coverage.

Legislation

Reviews educational Reviews educational news items, bulletins and alerts from the National, NY State and local PTA offices and reports to SEPTA. Submit updates to Newsletter upon request.

Membership

Encourages parents, teachers and staff to become members of SEPTA, collects fees and maintains an accurate list of members, arrange for SEPTA representation at open houses, design and send out membership forms, work on staff welcome party.
Submit updates to Newsletter upon request

Grants

Receives and evaluates teacher requests for mini grants programs and presents to executive board with recommendations. Submit to Newsletter upon request.

Parent Support

Plan informal SEPTA events/meetings for Parents. Past events have included informal evenings w/ speakers including dinner, Yoga nights, therapists to help with coping skills, etc.

PTA Representatives

Attends all PTA’s Executive Board meetings and speaks on SEPTA’s behalf. Reports to SEPTA's executive board. Reps. are voting members of both executive boards (one per school). If you are unable to attend a meeting, you must submit report to Unit President prior to meeting. Information to be shared can be obtained from President and VP.

Resource Directory

Update/create SEPTA resource directory and work with Webmaster to post on SEPTA website. Send out requests for submissions. Create a “How to Guide.”

Social Skills

This committee helps plan Social opportunities/events for our children (sensory friendly movies, Kids Express, etc.).

Speaker Coordinator

Works w/ President, Officers and Committee Chairs to select and secure speakers, create promotional flyer and obtain permission from building Principals to distribute. Create Constant Contact to promote event, coordinate promotions of meetings by notifying school principals (for their newsletter) and neighboring SEPTA’s (if meeting is open to all), coordinate with speaker to make sure technology, materials, etc are available for presentation, purchase speaker gift. Obtain and complete building use forms to secure meeting space.

Scholarship/Awards

Work on development of a Scholarship program for Gifted or Special Needs students; and on an Award program for staff members or students who make exemplary contributions to our special needs community.

Webmaster

Responsible for updating and designing the SEPTA website. Assist with Resource Guide. Backs-up Corresponding Secretary on Constant Contact software.