Board Positions

PRESIDENT

The overall leader and primary point of contact for the school.
The President runs PAC meetings, aligns the board, and ensures all committees and events stay on track.

Key responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary contact for the Principal

• Lead all PAC meetings and create the meeting agendas

• Support all PAC committees and board members to keep things running smoothly

• Represent Morning Star PAC at any outside conferences or events

Great for someone who enjoys organizing, facilitating, partnering with the principal, and keeping the big picture moving.

PRESIDENT-ELECT

A “President-in-training” who shadows and supports the President.
This role prepares you to step into the President role the following year

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Key responsibilities:

• Learn how the PAC operates by shadowing the President

• Attend meetings and help support committees as needed

• Step in to run meetings if the President is absent

Great for someone who wants to learn the ropes before leading and enjoys supporting and collaborating.

TREASURER

The financial steward of the PAC.
The Treasurer manages the PAC’s finances, including its budget and financial reporting.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee all PAC funds, deposits, and expenditures

• Prepare and present monthly financial statements and the annual budget

• Ensure spending stays within approved budgets

• Work with teachers/staff on funding requests

• Maintain accurate financial records

Ideal for individuals who are organized, detail-oriented, have accounting experience, and possess strong budget management skills.

COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

The PAC’s information hub.
This role ensures parents are informed and maintains clear and organized communication.

Key responsibilities:

• Take minutes at PAC meetings and share them with members

• Manage coordination of the monthly PAC newsletter 

• Primary liaison for PAC email communications with the school office 

• Keep the website/Facebook, or other communication platforms updated

• Manage and oversee electronic voting
  
  

Great for someone who excels in writing, communication, and keeping information transparent and accessible.

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

The person who makes volunteering easy and organized.
This role connects parents with resources to support them throughout the year.

Key responsibilities:

• Recruit volunteers for PAC and school events

• Manage volunteer sign-ups

• Coordinate with committee chairs and teachers to fill volunteer needs

• Communicate with volunteers leading up to and on the day of events
  
  

Great for someone who enjoys organizing people and building community involvement.

SCHOOL COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COORDINATOR

The role focused on building school spirit, enrichment, and appreciation.

Key responsibilities:

• Organize enrichment activities, including after school programming 

• Plan schoolwide events that build connection and community

• Lead Staff Appreciation initiatives

• Coordinate with teachers, staff, and the board to develop community-building programs
  
  

Ideal for individuals who enjoy crafting engaging, meaningful experiences for students and staff.

FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR

Leads the significant fundraising efforts that support Morning Star students.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate and run the primary fundraiser of the year (Fun Run)

• Support and oversee other smaller fundraising events throughout the year

• Help ensure fundraising efforts align with PAC's financial needs

• Review monthly bank statements as a financial safeguard
  
  

Ideal for individuals who enjoy event planning, organization, and motivating the community.