The Smyrna Elementary Foundation is currently accepting nominations for the 2019-20 Board of Directors.
Nomination forms went home with students and are due back at school by Tuesday, April 23rd. Please see below for board member positions to be filled as well as details on specific roles and responsibilities.
** VP Communications ** VP Marketing ** Secretary **General Board Member **
Nomination forms went home with students and are due back at school by Tuesday, April 23rd. Please see below for board member positions to be filled as well as details on specific roles and responsibilities.
** VP Communications ** VP Marketing ** Secretary **General Board Member **
Vice President of Communications - The VP of Communications is responsible for outlining all communications needed on behalf of the Foundation. The person in this position will work with the President to make sure we are communicating effectively and accurately within our school and community, to include flyers, social media and the Foundation website. This person will serve as webmaster for the Foundation website as well as administrator for the Foundation Facebook page.
Vice President of Marketing- The VP of Marketing is responsible for coordinating and overseeing grants, mini-grants, partnerships, and campaign components as needed on behalf of the Foundation. This officer is responsible for overseeing the Corporate Committee for procuring corporate resources. The VP of Marketing should work with school personnel and chair the campaign committee, in charge of instituting and adhering to a timeline of the current campaign.
Secretary - The Secretary is responsible for taking accurate notes, including all votes, actions and minutes, at each Board meeting and emailing them to the Board of Directors in a timely manner. This officer is responsible for sending reminders of upcoming meetings and securing a location for the meetings. The Secretary will be responsible for working with the Treasurer to send tax donation letters to donors. The Secretary will be responsible for all other correspondence as directed by the Board of Directors. The Secretary shall keep an updated copy of the bylaws.
Suggested Qualifications for all officers:
Knowledgeable about and adheres to the purposes and basic policies of the Smyrna Elementary School Foundation as stated in the bylaws.
Knows parliamentary procedure.
Experienced in Foundation or other organizational work.
Has a sense of just and fairness.
Exhibits enthusiasm for Foundation and fundraising.
Willingness to make Foundation a priority for their schedule relative to the responsibilities and duties of the position.
Vice President of Marketing- The VP of Marketing is responsible for coordinating and overseeing grants, mini-grants, partnerships, and campaign components as needed on behalf of the Foundation. This officer is responsible for overseeing the Corporate Committee for procuring corporate resources. The VP of Marketing should work with school personnel and chair the campaign committee, in charge of instituting and adhering to a timeline of the current campaign.
Secretary - The Secretary is responsible for taking accurate notes, including all votes, actions and minutes, at each Board meeting and emailing them to the Board of Directors in a timely manner. This officer is responsible for sending reminders of upcoming meetings and securing a location for the meetings. The Secretary will be responsible for working with the Treasurer to send tax donation letters to donors. The Secretary will be responsible for all other correspondence as directed by the Board of Directors. The Secretary shall keep an updated copy of the bylaws.
Suggested Qualifications for all officers:
Knowledgeable about and adheres to the purposes and basic policies of the Smyrna Elementary School Foundation as stated in the bylaws.
Knows parliamentary procedure.
Experienced in Foundation or other organizational work.
Has a sense of just and fairness.
Exhibits enthusiasm for Foundation and fundraising.
Willingness to make Foundation a priority for their schedule relative to the responsibilities and duties of the position.
Smyrna Elementary is fortunate that we have two very engaged organizations that work towards enhancing
the success of our students – the PTA and Smyrna ES Foundation.
WHAT IS THE SMYRNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOUNDATION?
The purpose of the school foundation is to raise funds outside of what is provided by Cobb County School District to enrich the educational experience of our students at Smyrna Elementary.
the success of our students – the PTA and Smyrna ES Foundation.
WHAT IS THE SMYRNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOUNDATION?
The purpose of the school foundation is to raise funds outside of what is provided by Cobb County School District to enrich the educational experience of our students at Smyrna Elementary.
VISION AND MISSION OF SCHOOL COUNCIL: To improve communication, academic achievement, support teachers and administrators, and to serve as Board of Directors for the Smyrna Elementary Foundation
MISSION OF SCHOOL FOUNDATION: Smyrna Elementary School Foundation is a charitable nonprofit organization whose mission is dedicated to providing resources beyond what is provided by CCSD and PTA to support and enhance a quality educational experience for every Smyrna elementary student.
VISION OF SMYRNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOUNDATION: PLAY, GROW, THRIVE - Make Outside Cool Again!
The SES Foundation is committed to raising funds to support playground enhancements as well as Teacher Mini-Grants and Leader In Me Mini-Grants.
MISSION OF SCHOOL FOUNDATION: Smyrna Elementary School Foundation is a charitable nonprofit organization whose mission is dedicated to providing resources beyond what is provided by CCSD and PTA to support and enhance a quality educational experience for every Smyrna elementary student.
VISION OF SMYRNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOUNDATION: PLAY, GROW, THRIVE - Make Outside Cool Again!
The SES Foundation is committed to raising funds to support playground enhancements as well as Teacher Mini-Grants and Leader In Me Mini-Grants.
Our Council and Foundation Board is an elected board consisting of Smyrna Elementary Administration, Faculty, Parents and/or Community members. Our 2018-2019 Board Members are:
Melanie Cristelli, Parent / President
LaWana Streger, Parent / Past President / Secretary
Bill Moss, Parent / Treasurer
Blanca Alvarez, Parent
Sharon Arduino, Administrator
Tom Bass, Parent / Business Owner
Tasneem Haidri, Parent
Stephen McQuade, Parent / Business Owner
Melissa Radu, Teacher
Melissa Rone, Administrator
Taneisha Simpson, Parent
Aisha Williams, Parent
Sharon Arduino, Administrator
See links for SES Council and Foundation Bylaws: bylaws_council-2018.pdf bylaws_foundation-2018.pdf
Melanie Cristelli, Parent / President
LaWana Streger, Parent / Past President / Secretary
Bill Moss, Parent / Treasurer
Blanca Alvarez, Parent
Sharon Arduino, Administrator
Tom Bass, Parent / Business Owner
Tasneem Haidri, Parent
Stephen McQuade, Parent / Business Owner
Melissa Radu, Teacher
Melissa Rone, Administrator
Taneisha Simpson, Parent
Aisha Williams, Parent
Sharon Arduino, Administrator
See links for SES Council and Foundation Bylaws: bylaws_council-2018.pdf bylaws_foundation-2018.pdf
SES Council / Foundation 2018-2019 Board Meeting Schedule
All meetings are held in the Smyrna Elementary Media Center at 6:00PM.
(Please note that the SES Council portion of the meeting is open to the public; however, the SES Foundation portion is not.)
July 10, 2018
August 14, 2018
September 13, 2018
October 4, 2018
November 15, 2018
January 10, 2019
February 5, 2019
March 14, 2019
April 25, 2019
May 16, 2019
All meetings are held in the Smyrna Elementary Media Center at 6:00PM.
(Please note that the SES Council portion of the meeting is open to the public; however, the SES Foundation portion is not.)
July 10, 2018
August 14, 2018
September 13, 2018
October 4, 2018
November 15, 2018
January 10, 2019
February 5, 2019
March 14, 2019
April 25, 2019
May 16, 2019