Joining the Kiser PTA is a pledge of support for the school's programs and the overall community.
Every child at Kiser benefits from the Kiser PTA. This includes STEM, athletics, art, library, tech and other programs that help round out a child's education.
Joining the PTA does not require that you volunteer. Becoming a member is enough to help support the organization and its many great impacts, but volunteers are always welcome!
Every teacher at Kiser benefits from the Kiser PTA. Our program provides supplies, faculty and staff appreciation events, volunteers on campus and more.
Joining the PTA means more frequent opportunities for you and your child to learn about and participate in the school, extending classroom learning into social growth.
The Kiser PTA raises funds for the following (and more!):
Supplemental teacher supplies
Learning programs not covered by the county budget, such as IXL Math
Special classroom projects to promote learning enrichment
School community events, including the 8th Grade Dance and Tiger Tailgates
President: The President leads the PTA by presiding over meetings, coordinating the work of officers, board members, and committees, and ensuring the organization runs smoothly. They sign approved contracts, carry out duties outlined in the bylaws, and serve as an ex officio voting member of all committees (except the nominating committee).
Vice President(s): All Vice Presidents support the President and Board in carrying out PTA work. In the event of a vacancy in the President role, the Vice President(s) will step in to fulfill those responsibilities until a new President is selected.
VP of Fundraising: Leads PTA fundraising efforts to support school programs and initiatives. Works with the Board to plan and implement fundraising activities and assists with other duties as needed.
VP of Membership: Supports the PTA by leading membership efforts, helping grow and engage our school community. Assists the President and Board as needed and helps ensure strong communication and participation among members.
Secretary: The Secretary keeps accurate records of all PTA meetings and maintains important organizational documents, including bylaws, meeting minutes, membership and board rosters, and key legal and financial records. They also carry out duties assigned by the board and ensure a smooth transition of records to the next Secretary.
Treasurer: The Treasurer manages all PTA finances, including collecting and depositing funds, paying expenses in line with the approved budget, and maintaining accurate financial records. They provide regular financial reports, handle required filings and dues, and prepare a year-end summary. The Treasurer also works with the audit committee and ensures a smooth transition of financial records at the end of their term.
Audit Committee: The Audit Committee, made up of at least three members, conducts financial reviews and audits of the PTA’s records. Members must be independent and cannot include those with check-signing authority or the current or incoming Treasurer.
Nominating Committee: The Nominating Committee, made up of at least three members (including both board and non-board members), identifies and recruits qualified candidates to serve as PTA officers. They prepare and present a slate of nominees for the upcoming year prior to the final general membership meeting. The President and Principal do not serve on this committee.
Advocacy Committee: The Advocacy Committee plans programs and activities that support the PTA’s mission. It focuses on strengthening communication between families and school staff, educating caregivers on key issues, and promoting the success and well-being of every student.
Hospitality: Plans, organizes and holds appreciation events for the teachers and staff, usually once a month. The committee works to come up with ideas and locate resources. Committee members and general volunteers help on event days.
Beautification: Cleans up and maintains parts of the landscaping around the building, as well as decorations and monuments.
Spirit Wear: Purchases and sells school merchandise through online orders, booths at events, and the store on campus during school events. Committee members help sort, label and organize merchandise, handle purchasing, and deliver goods to buyers.
Book Fair: Holds at least one book fair every year in cooperation with the library director. The committee schedules, plans, sets up and pulls down the book fair items. During the book fair, members and volunteers help students with purchases. The committee chair is responsible for counting and delivering funds to Kiser PTA and the book fair company (normally Scholastic).
Tiger Tailgate: The committee plans, organizes, and secures resources for this annual event at the beginning of the year. Food and games are provided free to students and families, usually in coordination with Grimsley High School's first home game of the year.
Fun Fridays: This yearlong fundraiser offers students a chance to win prizes by wearing spirit wear on Fridays. This committee obtains the prizes, organizes each Friday with input from Kiser staff, and runs the fundraiser during the lunch periods. Committee can decide how often to hold this popular student event!s
Athletics: This committee finds volunteers to help run ticket sales and the snack bar at Kiser athletic events throughout the school year.
Communications: This committee works with each board member and committee member to consolidate and funnel information to parents and other PTA members. The channels currently being used are a bi-weekly newsletter and social media channels. Regular meeting attendance, communicating with board and committee members to gather information, and designing graphics on Canva are typical tasks.
8th Grade Dance: Plans the dance schedule, locates resources, and manages decor, music, food, volunteers and chaperones, sets up and takes down. decor.
Kiser Dads: This group hopes to gather the strength of male parental figures together to benefit the students and staff at Kiser. Dad jokes aside, this group has potential to do great things!
Alumni: This committee is filled with former Kiser students now keeping the history and spirit of the school alive through multiple generations!