Board Directory
2024 - 2025 Board Members
STANDING COMMITTEES
Responsibilities: Schedule, plan and coordinate the following –
Academic Lettering Ceremony, Straight A breakfasts (2), Rebels on the Rise (2), Senior 4.0 breakfast
Host practice SAT/ACT
Post AB Honor Roll in the Lobby each quarter
Fund raising for letters and patches and hosting the breakfasts throughout the school year
Responsibilities:
Oversee the ANG committee and subcommittee leads to plan and put together the most awesome ANG celebration for the senior class….EVER!
Plan several fund raising events throughout the year leading up to ANG
Coordinate all money collected and checks paid out which requires working closely with the PTSA Treasurer and Money Manager
Responsibilities:
Reflections -
Advertise program theme and rules in the Spring & develop teacher contacts in Academy, English and Art
Post specific deadlines at the beginning of the school year, once designated to teachers and students
Collect entries and proof to correct errors/omissions and make sure all rules and specifics are adhered to
Judge these entries by category and turn in one entry per category to Fairfax County PTSA (FCC of PTAS) by the due date
As FCCP advises progress pass this on to teachers and students keeping all informed of their progress and inform students of their final placements
Organize and coordinate through building management a room for the final awards ceremony and secure a display case to post all entries
Prepare certificates for all entrants and winners to present during awards ceremony to be held in the Spring
Report progress and updates to FHS PTSA when possible during monthly meetings
Responsibilities:
Post monthly meeting reminders to the membership and assist in getting this in the weekly Principles Keep In Touch (KIT) the week prior to the meeting
Take care of all communications to the membership, excluding volunteer requests. Whether directly or through the PTSA website
Reporting PTSA information to the Virginia PTA
Website / Webmaster:
Missy Gallihugh Sumbry
Responsibilities: Maintain the Fairfax PTSA Website, updating as necessary.
Update Social Media accounts (Twitter and Facebook)
Grocery Store Programs:
Hospitality Committee Chairperson:
Sandy Murray
Lisa Wooditch
Responsibilities: Oversee and manage hospitality and special events throughout the school year for:
Freshman/New Family Orientation Coffee
Teacher breakfasts & Teacher appreciation luncheon
Provide teacher gifts and treats throughout the year for holidays and special recognition functions such as “Welcome Back to School” in August, Halloween, Winter, Valentines and End of Year
Work with past years reps and contact the Fairfax High School director of Student Services, and get calendar of events for the upcoming school year and begin coordinating with Volunteer Coordinator for functions and planning for the upcoming year – ONGOING
Put together calendar of events and get posted to the website and advise PTSA Board accordingly
Subcommittees
Teacher Treats
Science Fair Judges Breakfast
Teacher/Staff Appreciation & Gifts Coordinator
Responsibilities:
Attend events, meetings and conferences pertaining to our school, pyramid, district and overall education processes and issues*
Developing the electronic directory
Report back to PTSA with updates and bring to our attention any concerns or issues that may need to be addressed on behalf of our school or students throughout the year
Subcommittee
Advocacy
Cluster VII Parent
*Attend meetings 2-4 times a year as parent representative from Fairfax HS and then report back to leadership to advise possible issues that cause concern
Responsibilities: Need to refer to PTSA Membership Handbook for complete list and details for this position
Needs co-chair persons/volunteers to assist
Developing the electronic directory
Responsibilities:
Coordinate volunteers for the various PTSA and school related activities throughout the year
Requires organizational skills and maintaining email lists for distribution
Put together calendar of events and get posted to the website and advise PTSA Board accordingly
Monitor and be aware of volunteers needed for each event
Fast Desk and teacher assistance when needed
Work with past years reps and contact the Fairfax High School Director of Student Services, and get calendar of events for the upcoming school year and begin coordinating with Hospitality Chair for functions and planning for the upcoming year – ONGOING -
Budget/Audit
Responsibilities:
Review the past years income and expenses
Request chair persons to submit a general or “expected” budget for the upcoming school year
Works closely with PTSA Treasurer for balances, statements and reports
Nominating Committee
Responsibilities: On going throughout the year ~
Identify upcoming positions coming available on the board at the end of the current school year
Network and advertise to try and get as many people possible who might be interested in taking on a particular board position and help in advising potential candidates to understand duties and expectations
Getting the nominees on the slate for elections to be held during the board and general PTSA meetings at the end of the school year
ALL COMMITTEE CHAIRS SHOULD TRY TO ATTEND AS MANY PTSA GENERAL MEETINGS AS POSSIBLE. CONTACT PTSA PRESIDENT & PTSA RECORDING SECRETARY TO BE ADDED TO THE MONTHLY AGENDA WHEN NEEDED TO UPDATE AND PRESENT ISSUES: