Elected Officers for the 2024/2025 School Year

  • Chair* and Co-Chair Levels I (Grades K-2) &II (Grades 3-4) - Nakeya Miller
  • Co-Chair Levels III (Grades 5-6) &IV (Grades 7-8) - OPEN
  • Co-Chair Levels V (Grades 9-12)- Addy Olaoye
  • Treasurer - Ruth Louis
  • Secretary - Lisa Elwell
  • Student Representative - Sara Akonkem, Senior (Class of 2025)
  • Student Representative - Emily Walsh, Junior (Class of 2026)
*During the spring elections cycle three Co-Chairs are elected representing elementary, middle and high school. Between these 3 Co-Chairs they will select a single Chair of the PA who has the official seat on the Board of Trustees.

Elected Officers Roles and Responsibilities

Chairperson
  • Lead monthly PA meetings in collaboration with the two (2) Co-Chairs.
  • Lead discussions of the PA membership creating an inclusive and positive community where all parents can engage and stay informed about the school activities.
  • Meet with the Executive Director and Principal to share parent concerns and ensure information exchange regarding school activities and initiatives.
  • Guide the goal setting and leadership appointment of PA Committees.
  • Serve as the official spokesperson for the PA by sitting on the school Board of Trustees, report on PA happenings and events, and vote on all motions with the interest of the PA body.

​Co-Chairs
  • Assist the Chair with all leadership duties including monthly meeting planning and execution, parent communications, and Committee goal setting and leadership appointments. 
  • Lead level break-out sessions at monthly PA meetings for the levels in which they are the representative. 
  • Track discussion topics at PA meetings to ensure that they are referred to the appropriate group/person within the school or rescheduled for a future PA meeting. This includes communicating any decisions to the parent(s) who first introduced the topics. 
  • Should the Chair be unable to attend a BOT meeting, a Co-Chair will attend in place of the Chair and present the PA Report to the BOT.

Secretary
  • ​Record and maintain the official minutes of PA meetings and assist in their planning and facilitation.
  • Maintain the record of all PA essential documents including the PA website.
  • Assist the Co-Chairs with parent communications.

Treasurer
  • Maintain detailed and accurate records of PA finances and liaise with the SSCPS Director of Finance to ensure that grant transactions are appropriately handled.
  • Coordinate and oversee funding requests in consultation with the Co-Chairs and Secretary.