| Committee Name & Chairperson(s) |
Committee Description |
| Bylaws / Standing Rules
Andrea Bernardo |
Maintains the MCCPTA local PTA/PTSA bylaws file and initiates amendments to MCCPTA bylaws as needed. Conducts workshops to assist local PTAs with bylaws procedures. |
Capital Improvement Program
Steve Augustino |
Reviews and coordinates work of PTAs relating to the MCPS Capital Improvements Program and monitors the implementation of the MCPS Facilities Policy. Develops MCCPTA budget position statements. |
| Communications
Patti Twigg |
Coordinates the various methods of communication of MCCPTA information and advocacy priorities. |
Cable TV subcommittee
VACANT
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Provides programming focused on the mission of PTA and current activities of local PTAs and children. |
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Responsible for maintaining the five MCCPTA email lists: MCCPTA_Bulletin, MCCPTA_Board, MCCPTA_Presidents, MCCPTA_Delegates, and MCCPTA_Treasurers. |
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Furthers community awareness of MCCPTA's work by publicizing activities and positions. Serves as a liaison to the media, speaks for MCCPTA as requested and advises on public relations. |
Spotlight subcommittee
VACANT
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Edits and publishes the MCCPTA newsletter, which provides information about educational programs and issues. |
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Provides education and news about PTA on the MCCPTA website. |
| Cultural Arts
Priscilla Peterson |
Oversees an introductory workshop for cultural arts chairs from local schools, and supports high-quality performances to enrich the educational program of children in MCPS. Shares successful programs among local schools and cooperates with the chair of the Superintendent’s Committee for Performances in the Schools. |
Curriculum
Rebecca Smondrowski
Ted Willard |
Seeks to acquaint MCCPTA and local PTAs with new and changing curriculum developments at the national, state and county levels. Attends the MCPS Curriculum Advisory Committee meetings. Advocates for curriculum issues. |
| Down County Consortium
Mary Abe |
Coordinates the efforts of the PTAs in the Down County Consortium with special attention to the needs of the high school consortium programs and the vertical articulation process from middle school to high school. |
English Speakers for Other Languages (ESOL)
VACANT |
Focuses on the needs of ESOL children and their families by providing information and support. Serves as a liaison to MCPS committees. |
| Finance
Jaimie Jacobson |
Establishes the annual budget, reviews the financial statements and audit report for MCCPTA. |
| Gifted Child
VACANT |
Provides information, guidance, and support to PTAs on GT programs and issues. Serves as liaison to MCPS committees. |
| Grading and Reporting
VACANT |
Monitors implementation of the grading and reporting policy within MCPS. Provides information to local PTA/PTSAs on Grading and Reporting procedures. |
| Guidance and Counseling
VACANT |
Serves as a liaison to the MCPS Advisory Committee on Guidance and Counseling. Provides information and resources to guidance advisory committees at the local schools. Also follows guidance curriculum and staffing issues. |
| Health
Susan Young |
Advocates for healthy school environments and the provision of resources to the local schools for health and substance abuse issues. Representation from this committee serves on the Montgomery County School Health Council. |
| High School
VACANT |
Focuses on issues relating to curriculum, graduation and exploration of models of learning at the high school level. Plans and presents a high school conference. |
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Works on continuous improvement of Student Service Learning Hours (SSL) to make them meaningful and of increased quality. Helps communicate to PTAs SSL requirements and opportunities for students to earn hours. |
| Legislative
Don Mewha
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Assists MCCPTA with advocacy in state and county education issues and legislation, and represents MCCPTA on county, state and federal legislative committees. Serves as liaison with Maryland PTA and the National PTA. Informs MCCPTA delegates on legislative issues and changes. |
| MCCPTA Office
Kay Romero |
Oversees the operation of the MCCPTA office and supervises the office manager. |
| Membership/Outreach
VACANT |
Strives to increase PTA membership in order to foster commitment to PTA mission and objects. Provides support to local PTAs in their membership outreach efforts. |
| Middle School
VACANT |
Addresses issues at the middle school level, coordinating work with other MCCPTA committee chairs on projects relating to middle school interests and sharing successful programs among local PTAs. |
| Nominating
Clarksburg, Damascus, Gaithersburg, Magruder, Watkins Mill
Sonya Leaman - Clarksburg Cluster Coordinator, Clarksburg Cluster
Northwest, Poolesville, Quince Orchard, Seneca Valley
Paul Morrison – Quince Orchard Cluster Coordinator, Quince Orchard Cluster
Churchill, Richard Montgomery, Rockville, Wootton
Janette Gilman - Churchill HS Delegate & Hoover MS PTA Vice President, Churchill Cluster
Northeast Consortium (Blake, Paint Branch, Springbrook) and Sherwood
DeBora King – WT Page ES Northeast Consortium Rep & Briggs Chaney MS MCCPTA Delegate, Blake Cluster
Down County Consortium (Blair, Einstein, Kennedy, Northwood)
Kevin David - Seneca Valley Cluster Coordinator, Seneca Valley Cluster
B-CC, Walter Johnson, Wheaton, Whitman
Craig Brown – Bethesda-Chevy Chase Cluster Coordinator, BCC Cluster
At-Large
Susan Burkinshaw - Northwest Cluster Coordinator, Northwest Cluster |
Nominates candidates for MCCPTA elected officers and oversees nomination of Area Vice Presidents and Cluster Coordinators. This committee consists of seven members, one from each area and one at large. |
Operating Budget
Pam Moomau |
Develops MCCPTA operating budget position statements and provides information and support to local PTAs on operating budget issues. |
| Parent Involvement
Elisia George |
Monitors and assists in the implementation of the MCPS Parent Involvement Policy and supports local PTAs in their parent involvement efforts. |
| President/Principals Dinner |
See Special Events. |
Reflections
Melissa McDonald (Point of Contact) |
Oversees the Reflections Program, a National PTA program, offering students an opportunity to submit and display their creative work. |
| Safety
Laurie Halverson |
Monitors the implementation of the MCPS Security Plan and informs and supports local PTAs on issues related to safety of students in the schools. |
| Special Education
Jeanne Taylor |
Works to ensure the timely and appropriate implementation of laws regarding the education of special needs children. Supports the local school committees and serves as a resource on MCPS alternative programs. |
Special Events
Frances Frost |
Arranges for hospitality (food and beverages) at specified MCCPTA dinners and events. Specific duties include:
- Awards /Honors - Selects recipient for MCCPTA Partners in Education Award and encourages local PTAs to apply for awards. Oversees the Life Membership subcommittee, which takes recommendations and selects recipients for Life Membership Awards given each year at the Presidents Principals Dinner.
- Presidents/Principals Dinner - Plans the annual Spring Dinner to honor PTA presidents, principals, and other advocates of education.
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| Technology
Linda White |
Provides assistance to local PTAs and MCCPTA in the use of technology in education to identify computer-related needs and to help meet those needs. |
| Training
DeBora King |
Works with the Maryland PTA to plan and provide PTA training. Responds to training requests from local PTAs. Builds a cadre of trainers, and works cooperatively with MCPS on joint training for parents and staff. |
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