Serving on the Sherwood PSO (Parent Staff Organization) Board is a great way to feel connected to your school community and make a positive difference by supporting the efforts of our staff and students. If you have an interest, please let us know! Besides, it’s not only a way to improve your resume, you also meet new and interesting friends and have fun. We know many of you work so we have designed the board to be accessible to working parents. Every person interested is a nominee until voted into office in June, including returning board members. The time commitment can vary by position, as many of the job duties are seasonal. We do ask that all board members attend the PSO General Parent meetings (4 per year), PSO Board Meetings every month and PSO sponsored events as your schedule allows. We are all volunteers and understand that we have many priorities aside from the board so we work hard to accommodate the schedules of all board members. All positions carry a maximum two year term except Treasurer and Fundraiser which are 3 years.
President or Co-President
Have you worked in management, love to oversee projects or are a people person? Would you like to use or develop your fabulous leader skills? Any of these qualities would make you a great candidate. We usually have a very strong core in our returning members that know their positions very well and can provide a wealth of knowledge. You can get as much or as little support as you like. Writes thank you notes to PSO volunteers.
Vice President of Communications
The VP of Communications works with the board, event chairs and office staff to gather information and prepare Constant Contact e-mail communications and website for the Sherwood Community.
Vice President of Family & Community Affairs
This person serves as our community contact for support of various needs whether new to the community, in need of financial assistance, welcoming a new family member, experiencing a loss or in need of a pair of soccer cleats (another family may have the size you’re looking for). It takes a village!
Vice President of Fundraising
The VP of Fundraising works mainly on the Walkathon in the fall, as well as overseeing the Cougar Mountain Cookie Dough Sale in spring. Research and review of other fundraising opportunities for future planning is encouraged!
Vice President of Hospitality
This position organizes and solicits volunteers for the Welcome Back Coffee, coordinates the monthly staff lunch by working with each grade level volunteer, and oversees the staff coffee in May.
Vice President of Volunteers
The VP of Volunteers manages and coordinates the volunteer database, serves as a contact and resource for event chairs and markets volunteer opportunities within the school community.
Treasurer (and auditor)
The treasurer prepares and manages the annual budget for the PSO, receives funds from fundraising and prepares deposits, issues reimbursement checks, prepares regular reports and reconciles the bank statements for the PSO. These duties can be divided between two co-Treasurers. There is a volunteer auditor as well (which can be the co-Treasurer). Submit or coordinate taxes.
Secretary
The Secretary takes minutes for PSO General Parent Meetings (4 per year) and PSO Board meetings every month.
Vice President of Events
Ensure events are scheduled, that the Sherwood Office Manager (Joni Goettel) has a calendar of all events in advance (as much as possible), that the Chairperson of the event is in place and knows what they need to do, that the Chair has the points of contact if they have questions (advertising, reserving location and equipment, scheduling, volunteers, gathering supplies, treasurer support) and information and support for the event.
Vice President of Enrichment Activities
Writes grants and is willing to find resources that can benefit the Sherwood Community.