New Council Website Launching July 1st 2008!

 

As of July 1st, 2008 Council will officially switch from the current website http://lisdpta.org to it's new Free website http://lisdcouncil.txpta.org. On your first visit to the site, please Register in the top right corner of the page. By registering, you will have access to additional site features like Private Messages (to other registered members of the site), Meeting Minutes and Directory. You will also be able to receive Mass Mail from the site admin(s). All information on the site can be accessed by clicking on the links in the top toolbar (Site Pages, Home, Calendar, Files, Meeting Minutes, Directory, PM's, Links, TXPTA).

			Giving Back in "Thanks"

The LISD Council of PTAs has been honored to have wonderful presenters during this 2007-2008 school year.  As a token of appreciation and thanks, Council honors each speaker by donating to the National PTA Endowment Fund.  As a distinct 501(c)(3) not-for-profit entity, the Endowment Fund is a way to make tax-deductible contributions that help secure National PTA's future, and thereby help further the education, health, and well-being of our nation's children.  If you would like to contribute or need additional information, please visit http://www.pta.org/ap_support_pta.html.  Those listed below have all been honored with an Endowment Donation.

• Dr. Jerry Roy, LISD Superintendent

• Jennifer Waters, 180 Degrees

• Sharon Goldblatt, Texas PTA

• Dan Leal, Children’s Advocacy Center for Denton County

• Gary Henderson, Communities in Schools of North Texas

• Christine Holton Cashen, Founder’s Day speaker

• Jamie Jewell, Dignity Memorial’s Escape School

• Lucia Bone, The Sue Weaver C.A.U.S.E.

Again, many thanks to all those who have given their time to the LISD Council of PTAs.

			Elected Officers

The 2008 - 2009 LISD Council of PTAs Officers were elected at the March 12 Council Regular Meeting.   We are now seeking qualified candidates to fill the many chair positions on our council.  Please contact Kris Vaughn if you are interested in being considered.

 

President:  Kris Vaughn

1st VP - Programs:  Jan Picardi

2nd VP - Membership:  Scott Brown

3rd VP - Budget & Finance:  Debbie Watson

4th VP - Leadership Development:  Karen Pynes

Treasurer:  Karen Barger

Secretary:  Michelle McDaniel

			2007-2008 Events at a Glance

Event details can be found on the calendar or by clicking the event title.

 

 

Council Mission		Council Theme
To create a strong sense of community among local units ensuring success through shared resources, networking and training opportunities.		Communicate                                             Advocate                                                Rejuvenate                                                   Educate

Role of the Council		2007-2008 Council Goals
The role of Council is to offer training, support and encouragement for all local units of Lewisville ISD.  Our council consists of 63 local units that are eager to learn and discover the road to successful PTA leadership.		Educate local units about council support and resources Provide training and exposure for all PTA leaders and volunteers Actively include and encourage all local units be involved with council activities

PTA Mission		Purpose of the PTA
To support and speak on behalf of children and youth in the schools, in the community and before governmental bodies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children; To assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children; To encourage parent and public involvement in the public schools of this nation		To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, community, and place of worship. To raise the standards of home life. To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth. To bring into closer relation the home and the school, that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth. To develop between educators and the general public such united efforts as will secure for all children and youth the highest advantages in physical, mental, social, and spiritual education.

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