Sunday, September 27, 2015

Fashionable Times Principal's Message 9.27.15

We are inviting all Fashion Families to our first Parent meeting of the school year on Wednesday, September 30.  The meeting will take place at 6 pm in Room 829.  Food and drinks will be served at the meeting.

At this meeting you have an opportunity to speak with me and Family Engagement Assistant Principal Danielle Silva about the start of the school year.

In addition, we will be taking nominations and hold elections for Parent Association President, Vice President, Secretary and Parent At Large.  

If you are interested in any one of these positions, contact Assistant Principal Danielle Silva at (212) 255-1235 ext. 2015 or by email at DSilva3@schools.nyc.gov.

A description of these positions and the proposed meeting schedule is below:

President
The President shall preside at all meetings of the association except the Nominating Committee. The President shall appoint chairpersons of the PA Committees with the approval of the Executive Board. Along with delegating responsibilities to other PA members and shall encourage meaningful participation in all parent and school activities. The President shall attend all regular meetings of the President’s Council and shall be a mandatory member of the School Leadership Team in addition to regularly meeting with the Executive Board in accordance to the By-Laws to plan Agendas for the general membership meetings. The President shall be one of the eligible signatories on checks and shall assist with the June Transfer of PA/PTA records to the incoming Executive Board.

Vice President:
The Vice President shall assist the President and shall assume the President’s duties in his/her temporary absence or at the President’s request. The Vice President shall be one of the signatories on all checks oversees the membership committee and all sub-committees. If the position of President becomes vacant during a term of office, the Vice-President shall serve as President for the remainder of the term. The Executive Board hall vote to either fill the vacancy in accordance with the By-Laws. The Vice-President shall assist with the June transfer of PA/PTA records to incoming Executive Board.

Secretary:
The Secretary shall maintain the official records of the proceedings and actions of all Association Meetings; this includes preparation of the Notices, Agendas, Sign-In-Sheets and materials distributed; prepare, read and make copies of the minutes of each Association Meeting available upon request; and maintain custody of the Associations records on school premises. The Secretary shall sign and incorporate all amendments into the By-Laws and shall ensure that signed copies of the PA By-Laws with the latest amendments are on file in the Principal’s Office. The Secretary shall be responsible for reviewing, maintaining and responding to all correspondence addressed to the Association; shall be a member of the School Leadership Team; and shall assist with the June transfer of all PA records to the incoming Executive Board.

Parent At Large:
The Parent At Large will be part of the Parents Association Executive Board. They will work alongside the board members to continue parent involvement. They will set up for the various meetings, meet and greet parents at the beginning of each meeting and will also be a part of the School Leadership Team.

Proposed School Leadership Team, Parent Association Executive Board, and General Meeting Dates for the 2015-16 School Year

School Leadership Meetings
4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Parent Association Executive Board
5:00 p.m. -5:45 p.m.
Parent Association General Meetings
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Wednesday, June 15, 2016

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