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Meet the Board
2026 - 2027
Officers
President
Alicia Oates
The primary responsibilities of the President are to:
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Set direction for Board to ensure maximum value (funds, volunteers and events) is passed along to the students and staff of Cox Mill Elementary.
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Organize, facilitate and lead all PTO Board meetings.
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Serve as primary contact for school administration and PTO Teacher Representative
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Planning and facilitation of PTO presentation for Kindergarten Camp.
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Work with school IT and Board Secretary to plan and update marquee messages.
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Facilitate voting for and work with sponsors to deliver Teacher of the Month prizes.
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Manage grant requests, respond to requests, manage the purchase of and delivery of requests
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Plan, facilitate and staff Holiday Shop.
Vice President
Carrie Harris
The primary responsibilities of the Vice President are to:
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Assist the President
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Carry out duties of the President in their absence and succeed the President in the following school year
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Serve on and oversee the Nomination Committee (of 2 additional Board members) to plan for future Board
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Oversee supply kit fundraiser
Treasurer
Jatin Shah
The primary responsibilities of the Treasurer are to:
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Receive and disburse all PTO funds per bylaws and authorization of the PTO board
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Manage and file accurate records of receipts, expenditures, and statements
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Present financial statements at each board meeting and share them with Communications Director to ensure the website has current information available to General Membership
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Work with Board to prepare an annual budget.
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Solicit membership approval for additional expenses or budget amendments
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File all necessary tax forms and sign all checks
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Conduct yearly audit with Vice President and two General Membership PTO members (non-Board)
Board Members
Fundraising Coordinators
Chrissy Mann & Bobana Breen
The primary responsibilities of the VP of Fundraising are to:
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Serve as the primary point of contact for fundraising activities, including BoosterThon
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Ensure all fundraising events are scheduled and communicate with Volunteer Coordinator to ensure staffing
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Oversee collections (may include a committee) from Harris Teeter, Publix, BoxTops, Coke Caps
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Oversee Spiritwear (may work with a chairperson)
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Oversee School Store (may work with a chairperson)
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Oversee 5th Grade Graduation Yard Sign sale
Volunteer Coordinator
TBD
The primary responsibilities of the Volunteer Coordinator are to:
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Encourage parents to join and volunteer for CMES activities
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Maintain a comprehensive list of members and volunteering preferences
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Work with other members of the PTO Board to ensure all events are staffed when volunteers are needed
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Coordinate annual BooHoo/WooHoo Breakfast and Volunteer Interest Meeting
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Coordinate and fulfill requests for Helping Hands requests from teachers and staff
Family Events Coordinators
Monica Johnson, Ricardo Amezcua & Jamie Burton
The primary responsibilities of the Family Events Liaisons are to:
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Fall Festival
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Family Sports Nights (Charlotte Checkers and Charlotte Hornets events)
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Student's Choice Dance
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5th Grade Talent Show
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Plan and execute family events in collaboration with committee chairs and volunteers.
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Coordinate event promotion with the Director of Communications.
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Communicate volunteer needs with the Volunteer Coordinator to ensure adequate event staffing.
Director of Communications
Anna Bean
The primary responsibilities of the Director of Communications are to:
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Manage and maintain all PTO communication channels, including the website, email communications, newsletters, and the school digital marquee.
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Create and distribute the PTO newsletter twice monthly.
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Design and create graphics for PTO communications, including flyers, newsletters, website content, and digital marquee displays.
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Direct incoming website and email inquiries to the appropriate Board member or committee chair.
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Update communication accounts, permissions, and email forwarding as Board positions change.
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Teacher & Staff Appreciation Coordinators
Morgan Lofty & Rebecca Gould
The primary responsibilities of the Teacher Appreciation Coordinators are to:
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Plan, coordinate, and execute monthly teacher & staff appreciation gifts or events
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Coordinate staff breakfast on the first working day for teachers at the start of the school year, exact date to be provided by the principal
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Coordinate appreciation gifts for special recognition days
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Provide oversight and coordination of the annual teacher appreciation luncheon for all teachers and staff
Chair Positions
Communications Chair: Social Media Specialist
Hope Basher
The primary responsibilities of the Communications Chair are to:
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Manage all PTO social media accounts and content, including creating posts, sharing PTO information, and monitoring/directing inquiries to the appropriate Board member or committee chair.
Fundraising Chair
Taaj Abdur-Rahman
The primary responsibilities of the Fundraising Chair are to:
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Create promotional materials to support PTO fundraising initiatives, including videos, graphics, and informational content to promote fundraising events and campaigns.
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Work closely with the Fundraising Coordinators to develop and share engaging materials that increase awareness and participation in fundraising efforts.
Teacher Appreciation Luncheon Chairs
Ankita Palanisamy & Sairanjani Vudhya
The primary responsibilities of the Teacher Appreciation Chairs are to:
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Plan and coordinate the end-of-year teacher appreciation luncheon
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Manage event logistics including invitations, catering, decorations, gifts, games and prizes
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Coordinate sponsors, volunteers, and other resources needed for successful event execution
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Oversee the planning timeline and details to ensure a meaningful celebration for CMES teachers and staff
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Help create opportunities throughout the year to recognize and show appreciation for our teachers and staff