The Cedar Lane Elementary School PTA supports approximately 750 students in a diverse community with students representing thirty unique countries.  We promote the welfare of all children in our community; raise the standards of home life; advocate for laws that further the education, physical and mental health of all children; promote the collaboration and engagement of families; and engage the public to secure the physical, mental and emotional and social well-being of all children.

More specifically, we are an extremely active organization.  On a daily basis we support students by providing additional resources (technology, software, recess equipment, classroom supplies, library resources, etc.); we provide educational and engaging extra-curricular opportunities like math and science Olympiads, a running club, and after-school programs like robotics, chorus, art, cooking, and drama.  In addition, we strive to engage all students through art and talent competitions, quarterly celebrations, and after-school extracurriculars and events.  The PTA-organized community events include festivals, scavenger hunts, movie nights, and BINGO nights, among others, all coordinated to increase the engagement of families in their child’s education. 

In each instance we ensure every child who wants to participate can do so, regardless of their financial situation.  Indeed, approximately 120-150 students are low income requiring free or reduced lunches.  We support these students by subsidizing the cost of field trips, book fair purchases, admission to events, supply purchases, and general every day requirements as needed.  We also have approximately 180 students who are English learners.  We support these students through translation tools, additional supplies, and technology and software purchases. 

 

Erica Geibel, president (cedarlaneptapresident@gmail.com)

Jenny Shields, vice president (jldshields@gmail.com)

Lindsey McDonough, vice president (lindseymcg@gmail.com)

Wendy Durfee, vice president (wendydurfee1693@gmail.com)

Alla Balasanyan, treasurer (clemptatreasurer@gmail.com)

Shannon Ottmers, secretary (duprau@gmail.com)

The Cedar Lane PTA consists of parents, teachers and school staff from Cedar Lane. We support and speak on behalf of the children, not only at school, but throughout the local community, state and national governments.
 
The Cedar Lane PTA board members and volunteers help with many things throughout the school year, such as:

   - Educational Programs (assemblies, field trips, library programs)
   - School Enhancements (outdoor improvements, clean up days)
   - Special Students Programs (Enrichment Matters, DARE program)
   - Staff Appreciation (Hospitality events, Staff Appreciation Week, teacher reimbursement)
   - Social events (Harvest Festival, Winter Wonderland Festival, Movie Nights, BINGO nights)
   - Fundraising (Boosterthon, Money for Nothing programs, supply kits)
   - And much more!
 
As a member of the Cedar Lane PTA, you also become a part of the National PTA organization. 
 
As a National PTA member, you get:
  1. Online parenting resources, including select articles from Our Children magazine.
  2. Exclusive National PTA Member Benefits Provider Program and sponsor offers - click here to find out more!
  3. Discounted member rate for PTA’s annual national convention, magazine subscriptions and more.
  4. Member-to-Member Network, connecting you to Congress when help is needed on issues important to children, schools and families.

 

  • President
    • Trains, counsels and provides information to parents and teachers in the school district, according to PTA bylaws and oversees the activities of board officers and ad hoc committee chairmen.
    • Approve all communication from the PTA in conjunction with the principal.
    • Take ownership of all decisions made by the Board and covey the decisions to the members.
    • Attends and leads monthly PTA Meetings.
    • Attend PTA events.
    • Primary POC for PTA business.
    • Oversight and tracking of PTA activities/coordination.
    • Secondary on credit card and checking account management.
  • Vice President (3)
    • The primary responsibility of the vice president is to assist the president and help lead the PTA toward specific goals chosen by its members. The goals must be consistent with the policies and purposes of the PTA.  
    • Prepare and present a report to the executive board for each meeting attended on behalf of the president. 
    • Help and oversee all the committees that makeup the PTA.  
    • Attend monthly PTA meetings.
    • Attend PTA events.
  • Communications/Secretary
    • Keep an accurate, concise, permanent record of the proceedings of all meetings of the association and of the executive board. These minutes are the legal record of the PTA. The secretary also sends notices of meetings to executive board members and/or association members, as directed. 
    • Reads correspondence at executive board and association meetings and follows up on action items from PTA meetings with designated assignee.
    • Attend monthly PTA Meetings.
    • Attend PTA events.
  • Treasurer
    • The treasurer is the authorized custodian of all funds of the PTA. The treasurer’s duties include keeping records and preparing reports to comply with local, state and federal laws.
    • Present the proposed budget to the executive board for suggestions and report on the approved budget at PTA meetings. 
    • Pay the bills and deposit money promptly. 
    • Monthly board meeting attendance is expected and availability to disperse and collect funds at PTA event is expected.
    • Attend monthly PTA meetings.
    • Attend PTA events.