PTA Executive Board & Committees

As parents or teachers at PS84, you are automatically members of the PTA. 

One of the key factors that make PS 84 a successful school is a strong PTA with active parents working together to enhance the education of our children.

2024-2025 Executive Board Contact Info

President

president@ps84pta.org

Co-Treasurers 

treasurer@ps84pta.org

Recording Secretary 

secretary@ps84pta.org

Corresponding Secretary

correspondence@ps84pta.org

VP of Parent Involvement

joinus@ps84pta.org

VP of Fundraising - OPEN

fundraising@ps84pta.org

VP of Grants

grants@ps84pta.org

2024-2025 SLT (School Leadership Team) Parent Members

Refer to SLT minutes for up to date contact info

PTA Committees & Events

Environmental Science Garden Committee

Afterschool Commitee

Teacher Assistant (TA) and Recess Aide (RA) Committee

Library Committee

Cultural Arts Commitee

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee

Grant Writing Committee

Dual Language Commitee

Budget Committee

Gala & Auction Committee

Spirit Wear Committee

Nominating Committee

Garden Nights 

Fall Fair

International Night

Movie Night

Fun Run

Spring Fair

Family Giving Campaign

Teacher Appreciation

...if you have a special interest in forming a parent committee at PS84, let us know! 

PTA Positions & Responsibilities

Officer Responsibilities:

President or Co-Presidents.  The President(s) shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the PTA. The President(s) shall convene and preside at all meetings of the association and shall be an ex-officio member of all committees except the nominating committee. The President(s) shall delegate responsibilities to other PTA officers and members and shall encourage meaningful participation in all Parent and school activities. The President(s) shall attend all regular meetings of the District 3 Presidents' Council, shall be a mandatory member of the School Leadership Team (“SLT”) and attend the monthly school safety meetings. The President(s) shall also act as the President of 501(c)(3). ("501(c)(3)"). The President(s) shall meet regularly with Executive Board Members in accordance with these Bylaws to plan the agendas for general membership meetings. The President(s) shall be one of the eligible signatories on checks. The President(s) shall act as a liaison between the PTA and the school administration and shall meet on a semi-regular basis with the Principal. The President(s) or the President's designee (upon approval by the general membership) may attend the New York City DOE's professional development seminars relating to association leadership. In the event that the Association elects co-presidents, the remaining Executive Board members, in consultation with the Association, will determine which co-president will serve as the core member on the SLT and which co-president will serve as the school's representative to the region/district presidents' council. If a president is unable to serve on the Presidents’ Council or SLT, he/she must nominate a designee to serve in this position. The designee must be approved by the membership.

The office of President or Co-President are the same office and the same term limits apply whether a person acts as either a President or Co-President or a combination of the two for the period allowed under Article IV Section 4 herein. There shall be no more than two (2) Co-Presidents. 

Recording Secretary or Co-Recording Secretaries.  The Recording Secretary or Co-Recording Secretaries shall, among other duties, maintain the official record (minutes) of the proceedings and actions of all PTA meetings which includes the preparation of minutes, notices, agendas, sign-in sheets and materials for distribution for all PTA meetings. The Recording Secretary or Co-Recording Secretaries shall make these records available upon request. The Recording Secretary or Co-Recording Secretaries shall sign and incorporate all amendments into these Bylaws and shall ensure that signed copies of the Bylaws with the latest amendments are on file in the Parent Coordinator's office. 

The Recording Secretary or Co-Recording Secretaries must arrive at least five (5) minutes prior to the scheduled start time of any Executive Board, general membership or special meeting to prepare to record the proceedings. The Recording Secretary or Recording Secretaries must keep track of all motions and related calls for consensus and vote at all PTA meetings. The Recording Secretary or Co-Recording Secretaries shall provide all notices required by these Bylaws to the Board and general membership. The Recording Secretary or Co-Recording Secretaries shall be responsible for hospitality for designated PTA events and meetings. 

The Recording Secretary or Co-Recording Secretaries shall maintain custody of the PTA's records on school premises including ensuring that a complete file of all approved Executive Board, general membership and special meeting minutes and agendas is maintained on the PTA Google Drive and in the office of the School's Parent Coordinator. The Recording Secretary or Co-Recording Secretaries shall maintain and bring a binder with the current Bylaws and all meeting minutes for the current academic year to each Executive Board, general membership and special meeting of the PTA. The Recording Secretary or Co-Recording Secretaries, with input from the Executive Board, shall determine the most appropriate methods and frequency of communications with members. The Recording Secretary or Co-Recording Secretaries shall also forward relevant District 3 Community and/or District announcements via the school newsletter. 

The Recording Secretary or Co-Recording Secretaries shall be responsible for reviewing, maintaining and responding to all correspondence addressed to the PTA unless specific correspondence has been forwarded to another board member for handling. The Recording Secretary or Co-Recording Secretaries shall be responsible for checking and responding to emails sent to the PTA general email address. Emails sent to the PTA general email address will be checked weekly during the academic year except for weeks (Monday-Friday) where school is out of session for more than two (2 days) for holiday, vacation or other reasons as determined by the DOE. 

The office of Recording Secretary or Co-Recording Secretaries are the same office and the same term limits apply whether a person acts as either a Recording Secretary or Co Recording Secretaries or a combination of the two for the period allowed under Article IV Section 4 herein. There shall be no more than two (2) Co-Recording Secretaries.

Treasurer or Co-Treasurers.  The Treasurer(s) shall be responsible for all financial affairs and funds of the PTA. The Treasurer(s) shall also be responsible for maintaining an updated record of all income and expenditures on school premises and shall be one of the signatories on checks. The Treasurer shall adhere to and implement all financial procedures established by the PTA. The Treasurer(s) shall be prepared to present and provide copies of financial reports at all PTA meetings. The Treasurer(s) shall also prepare and provide copies of the interim and annual financial reports to the Principal by January 31st of each school year. The Treasurer(s) shall make available all books or financial records for viewing by members and for audit. The Treasurer(s) may attend the New York DOE professional development seminars relating to financial affairs. The Treasurer(s) shall oversee the creation and presentation of the PTA budget to the general membership at the spring PTA meetings and to the School Leadership Team prior to final vote at the June PTA meeting. 

The offices of Treasurer or Co-Treasurer are the same office and the same term limits apply whether a person acts as either a Treasurer or Co-Treasurer or a combination of the two for the period allowed under Article IV Section 4 herein. There shall be no more than two (2) Co-Treasurers. 

Vice President of Fundraising or Co-Vice Presidents of Fundraising. The Vice President(s) of Fundraising shall be responsible for the oversight of all fundraising events and programs for the school and act as liaison with all PTA Fundraising Committee Chairs; oversee data collection and maintenance of records pertaining to membership; and provide the Executive Board and general membership with periodic reports regarding amounts raised at all School fundraisers. The Vice President(s) of Fundraising shall also assist the President or Co-Presidents and shall assume the President's or Co-Presidents' duties in his/her or their absence or at the President's or Co-Presidents' request. The Vice President(s) of Fundraising may be one of the signatories on checks, at the discretion of the mandatory officers as defined in Article IV Section 1. 

Vice President of Grants.  The Vice President of Grants shall be responsible for coordinating all grant writing for the school and act as liaison with all grant writing PTA Committee Chairs. The Vice President of Grants shall also assist the President or Co-Presidents and shall assume the President's or Co-Presidents' duties in his/her or their absence or at the President's or Co-Presidents' request. The Vice President of Grants may be one of the signatories on checks, at the discretion of the mandatory officers as defined in Article IV Section 1. 

Vice President of Parent Involvement or Co-Vice Presidents of Parent Involvement.  The Vice President(s) of Parent Involvement shall act as Coordinator for the Classroom Representative Committee, assist in coordinating volunteer efforts at the school, and act as a liaison with any PTA Committee Chairs who need assistance organizing and/or obtaining volunteers. The Vice President(s) of Parent Involvement shall meet with the Parent Coordinator on a regular basis to facilitate communication between the School and Parents. The Vice President(s) of Parent Involvement shall also assist the President or Co-Presidents and shall assume the President's or Co-Presidents' duties in his/her or their absence or at the President's or Co-Presidents' request. The Vice President(s) of Parent Involvement may be one of the signatories on checks, at the discretion of the mandatory officers as defined in Article IV Section 1. 

Vice President of Communications or Co-Vice Presidents of Communications.  The Vice President(s) of Communications shall oversee and assist with the communication efforts for all Association events to the membership through various channels, including but not limited to email, PTA newsletters, website, flyers, printed materials, etc.; coordinate with Committee Chairs to share relevant information through the various channels; and assist with the June transfer of all Association records to the incoming Executive Board.

Parent Representatives on School Leadership Team (“SLT”):

The parent representatives on the School Leadership Team are responsible for working with other team members to develop the annual Comprehensive Education Plan that is aligned with the school based budget. The school-based budget provides the fiscal parameters within which the School Leadership Team will develop the goals and objectives to meet the needs of students and the school's educational program.