Open Classroom

Steering Exec Committee (Exec) Parent Members
Roles & Responsibilities

1. Exec is composed of at least six parent members: one chair, one co-chair, two vice-chairs, a treasurer, and a secretary, all elected in accordance with state law for two-year terms. Individuals may be re-elected to all positions for as many terms as they are willing to serve. The Exec shall also include two elected teacher representatives (including head teacher when applicable) and the principal.
2. Election procedure for SCC/Exec members: EXEC and SCC Election Procedures
3. Responsibilities
     a. Serve as the Open Classroom’s central point of coordination and communication for parents and school operations.
     b. To identify and work with others as appropriate to address the school's needs.
     c. To oversee the functions of committees towards meeting those needs.
     d. To serve as the SCC for the Open Classroom.
     e. To plan and run the Steering Body meetings.
     f. Discuss and approve official proposals for events, fundraisers, calendar items, use of PFOE funds, and changes to the PFOE budget.
4. Going into a new school year, typically: The current Co-chair becomes Chair, the current Vice Secretary becomes Secretary, and the current Vice Treasurer becomes Treasurer. Parent volunteer members have chosen to circulate these roles to allow for interchange of information and learning, and for better building of leadership and stewardship among the Exec members. Vice-roles are voted on with all members of the Exec/SCC once elections are complete in the Spring. Our council is staggered with three seats being replaced each year.