The Edmonds Elementary STARS Foundation is excited to connect with passionate individuals to join our 2024-25 board! This is your opportunity to shape the future of our school community, ensuring our students thrive in arts, reading, and science programs.
What does the STARS Board do?
As a board member, you’ll collaborate with fellow parents, teachers, and community members to guide our fundraising efforts, support key school programs, and make decisions that positively impact Edmonds Elementary. Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or new to our community, your voice and ideas are key in helping our Orca pod grow and succeed.
Why Join?
Be a Leader: Play a crucial role in enhancing educational experiences.
Build Connections: Join a network of dedicated parents and teachers.
Make a Difference: Help fund important programs that enrich our students’ learning.
Open Positions
We have positions available for parents, guardians and community members alike. Whether you can offer a little or a lot of time, there’s a spot for you! See below for our open positions.**
How to Get Involved
Interested in joining the 2024-25 board? We’d love to have you! Not ready to hop on board? You can also join one of our committees: Auction, Holiday Class Wish Lists, or the Pacific Science Center Day.
Reach out to us at starsedmonds@gmail.com for more information or fill out our volunteer form here.
Together, let’s continue to make Edmonds Elementary a place where students can thrive, explore, and grow!
See below for key points of each board position to find out what role fits you best!
President
Position Currently Filled by Tessa Tina
*Looking for co-president
Encourage participation by all Foundation members by providing clear communication concerning the Foundation.
Represent the Foundation at school functions and other events.
Serve as official liaison and meet as needed with Principal or other Edmonds Elementary School Staff to discuss STARS business items.
Circulate clear and thorough information materials, including an agenda, to all members one to two weeks (when possible) before each Board Meeting. Tabulate all voting as needed.
Vice President
Position Currently Filled by Emily Rastall
*Looking for co-vice president
Assist the President and act as the President when the President is not present.
Collaborate on meeting agendas with the President and communicate with Board Members to encourage attendance at meetings and participation.
Secretary
The secretary will take all minutes and notes at all Board Meetings, keep a record of typed minutes, update minutes for times when communications are made via e-mail and not a physical meeting.
Weekly check and respond to email on STARSedmonds@gmail.com.
Treasurer
Position Currently Filled by Courtney Hanrahan
Responsible for filing financial reports and tax returns and has the authority to sign Foundation checks.
Maintain letters of recognition, and all Foundation legal documents and financial records.
Communicate with the President all requests for funds and ensure procedures are followed for each.
Set up, facilitate, and oversee all financial business transactions and accounting during and after the annual auction.
Provide financial statements to all Board Members by July of each year.
Treasurer shall serve a three-year term and not more than two consecutive terms.
Grant Coordinator
Position Currently Filled by Lindsey Greene
*Looking for co-chair
Serve as contact for EE STARS Board to EE staff and parents for all communication regarding STARS Grant proposals.
Analyze and organize grant proposals to present to the Board for voting.
Utilize data analysis to insure funds are awarded equitably among classes and students.
Contact faculty and staff to initiate the beginning of a Grant Cycle, publish deadlines. Coordinate with Treasurer on timely end of year reconciliation of open grants.
EXPO Chair and Grant Booster
Organize, execute and promote Annual STARS EXPO event/whole school grants
Encourage the equal sharing of grant awards in reading, science and arts.
Facilitate conversation with teachers, staff and parents about potential grant proposals.
Works closely with Grant Coordinator
Communications Chair(s)
*Can also have the option of teaming up with two other awesome co-chairs to make it a group effort
Insure timely distribution of information about Foundation through social media, website, newsletters and fliers for public EE STARS meetings and events.
If co-chairing, the position can be divided into these positions:
Canva Creative – Design fun, eye-catching graphics for STARS campaigns. Let your creativity shine!
Web Admin – Help manage our Wix website and keep our online presence running smoothly. No coding required!
Social Media Pro – Keep our school community in the loop with posts and updates across all our social channels.
Social Chair
Serve as public liaison and assist in finding resources within the community that may benefit and or support the management of the Foundation.
Plan a minimum of two annual social events for outreach.
Fundraising Representative
Position Currently Filled by Andrew Bennett
*Looking for co-chair
Member of the Fundraising and/or Auction committee that organizes annual large fundraiser/auction, recruits committee members, and oversees all large fundraiser/auction business.
Attend STARS Board meetings to update on happenings of large fundraiser/auction committees.
**Please note the following for STARS board positions:
All board members will attend at least three to four annual board meetings to vote on proposals, address administrative and financial matters, etc.
Board Members shall serve a two-year term and not more than two consecutive terms in the same position.
Represent the Foundation at School functions and events.
New EE STARS Board members will be voted into office by a majority of current members at Nov. 15 meeting.
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