The executive committee consists of the officers, directors, and the representatives of the Utah PTA.
Utah PTA Bylaws, Article XIV, Section 4. Between meetings of the Utah PTA Board of Directors, the executive committee shall have and may exercise the powers of the Utah PTA Board of Directors in the management of the affairs of the Utah PTA. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the executive committee shall:
a. Perform the duties delegated to it by these Bylaws or by the Utah PTA Board of Directors;
b. Submit recommendations to the Utah PTA Board of Directors concerning cooperation with other national or international organizations;
c. Appoint special committees within the executive committee;
d. Formulate and submit to the Utah PTA Board of Directors such recommendations as it may deem advisable;
e. Make progress reports, as requested, at each meeting of the Utah PTA Board of Directors; and
f. Take no action in conflict with any action taken by the Utah PTA Board of Directors.
President
The Utah PTA President is the chief executive officer of the Utah PTA, subject to the powers vested in the Utah PTA Board of Directors and the executive committee. Learn more about the role of President.
President Elect and Vice Presidents
The president-elect and vice presidents shall act as aides to the president and shall perform such duties as assigned to them by the Utah PTA Board of Directors or the president. Learn more about what the President Elect does other than "Shadow" the president. Vice Presidents are also essential in your Local PTA. Learn more about role of Vice Presidents in your PTA. Advocacy is the heart of PTA. Learn about Utah PTA's Advocacy work. Regions are the make up of Utah PTA. Learn about our Region make up.
Directors
The Directors of Utah PTA assist in the promotion of Utah PTA programs and events. The Directors of Communications, Leadership, and Membership are the pillars of Utah PTA.
A good communications plan can help you attract new members and increase meeting attendance and public awareness to your PTA programs, events, and activities. Improving your communications should be an integral part of all your PTA efforts. Learn more about the Director of Communications.
The main role of the Leadership Vice President is to sustain the President. The Leadership VP gives active help and encouragement to the President in making PTA successful. Learn more about the Role of the Director of Leadership.
The strength of your PTA lies in its membership – the parents, teachers, school administrators, business leaders, and community members who devote themselves to making a positive difference in the lives of children. Members are the lifeblood of Utah PTA and provide the passion, leadership, and hard work needed to fulfill Utah PTA’s Mission. Learn more about the Director of Membership.
Representatives
The Administrative Representative is a current Superintendent of a Utah School District. Their ideas and actions can play a significant role in setting the tone and shaping the environment of PTA. The Administrative Representative should be an active participant at PTA meetings and by modeling that expectation will show the vital partnership between the school and PTA in promoting student achievement. Learn more that the role of the Administrative VP in your PTA.
The Teacher Representative or Teacher Vice President is an important role. You are the liaison between your parent association and the teachers in your school. Your job is to create a working relationship between all of the teachers and your fabulous PTA/PTSA! Learn more about the role of Teacher VP.