2026 Board Officer Election
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Become a PTSO board member & have a lasting impact on your student's school! We look forward to hearing from you and working with you!
Ready to throw your hat in the ring? Fill out this form. Submitting a form does not obligate you to run in the final election. Below you will find general board member expectations, requirements, and position descriptions.
Questions about the election or PTSO board member details? Email president@astorptso.org.
Thank you to all our members who engage with the election process to help choose new PTSO board members, and to all Astor caregivers who make the time and commitment to join the board & help guide the future actions of the PTSO.
Election Timeline
Sept. 11: Notification of 2026 PTSO board election & form to apply as candidate.
Sept. 22: PTSO Community meeting with Q&A about board officer service
Sept. 26: Deadline to submit candidate applications
Sept. 30: Voting links will be sent out to membership
Oct. 9: Voting closes
Oct. 15: Notification of Election Results no later than this date
Board Member Responsibilities
General Board Member Expectations:
In addition to the position-specific responsibilities listed below, board members are expected to help with the organization or day-of running of our 2 largest annual events, the Benefit & Carnival, AND attend all or most monthly board meetings. Board members engage in regular communication with each other, and are expected to make a best-faith effort to maintain smooth communication.
Open Board positions 2026/27:
Note: sharing positions is encouraged, up to 3 people in any position. This means more than one person could be elected to these positions, during this election.
Treasurer - 2-year term
Electee will be supported by current position holders to learn processes & responsibilities. Manages all PTSO financial records, deposits, disbursements, and budget preparation. Responsible for presenting financial summaries at board meetings and completing required tax filings, corporate insurance filings (Form 990, CT-12).
Events Coordinator - 2-year term
This position is currently vacant. Manages PTSO events and coordinates with Astor School on school-related events. Works closely with volunteers to ensure successful community-building activities. We really need support in this category! Examples: Teacher Appreciation week, Drama Performances, Boo Hoo Breakfasts, Back to School Teacher Breakfast, Winter and Spring concerts, Carnival and Benefit planning, various small fundraisers support.
Volunteer Coordinator - 2-year term
Electee will be supported by current position holder. Manages PTSO volunteer recruitment, maintains volunteer lists for events/activities, helps coordinate schedules for individual events, meet and greets volunteers for the larger scale events for day of training (Astor Benefit).
Secretary - 2 year term
Electee will be supported by current position holder. Manages PTSO calendar & website, meeting notes & end of meeting task assignment, newsletter, class coordinator updates, general membership communication.
Fundraising Coordinator - 2 year term
This position is currently vacant, but can get support from last year's position holders. Manages various fundraisers for the PTSO ( examples-Mikes Drive in, Sees Candies, Annual PTSO Benefit Etc). Help contact businesses for sponsorships and partnerships. Come up with new ideas to help raise funds for the PTSO.
Board Member Requirements
Applicants must be PTSO members (free!) in order to be listed on the ballot.
All board members must be in alignment with the mission statements of both Astor School & Astor PTSO:
Astor Vision, Mission, and Community Equity Statement
(from Astor website)
Vision: Astor students will learn to be compassionate, critical thinkers, able to collaborate and solve problems, and be prepared to lead a more socially just world.
Mission Statement: As an inclusive school community, we strive to support all students regardless of their needs. The Mission of Astor K-8 School is to disrupt the predictability of outcomes based on race, specifically for our students of color, multilingual students, and students with disabilities. We seek to achieve this by educating, inspiring, challenging and empowering our students to reach their highest potential. In partnership with our families and community members, we are committed to daily excellence in a kind, inclusive, and supportive environment that values equity, individuality, collaboration, and creativity.
Community Equity Statement: We all belong at Astor. We honor diversity, celebrate differences, and seek to understand all perspectives. We strive to be an inclusive, safe, and respectful school community.
We all belong at Astor, and together we are stronger.
Astor PTSO Mission
Vision: The Astor PTSO's primary purpose is to support the educational experiences of all students enrolled at Astor K-8 School. We promote open communication and understanding between parents, staff, students and the Astor community to enhance and maximize the experience and success of every child so they can achieve their highest potential.
Want to get involved, but not ready to commit to a board position? That's ok! There are plenty of volunteer opportunities, large & small, throughout the year. Visit the PTSO Volunteer page for committee descriptions and sign up & the volunteer sign-up.
Thank you!
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