MCCPTA - Standing Committees

Committee Name & Chairperson(s)

Committee Description

Cable TV

Provides programming focused on the mission of PTA and current activities of local PTAs and children.

Cultural Arts

Oversees an introductory workshop for cultural arts chairs from local schools, and supports high-quality performances to enrich the educational program of children in MCPS. Shares successful programs among local schools and cooperates with the chair of the Superintendent’s Committee for Performances in the Schools.

Finance

Jaimie Jacobson

Establishes the annual budget, reviews the financial statements and audit report for MCCPTA.

Legislative

Lynne Harris

Assists MCCPTA with advocacy in state and county education issues and legislation, and represents MCCPTA on county, state and federal legislative committees. Serves as liaison with Maryland PTA and the National PTA. Informs MCCPTA delegates on legislative issues and changes.

E-Lists/Spotlight

Jodi Bierlair

Responsible for maintaining the five MCCPTA email lists: MCCPTA_Bulletin, MCCPTA_Board, MCCPTA_Presidents, MCCPTA_Delegates, and MCCPTA_Treasurers.

MCCPTA Office

Kristin Trible (Point of Contact)

Oversees the operation of the MCCPTA office and supervises the office manager.

Nominating

Damascus, Gaithersburg, Magruder, Watkins Mill
Sumbal Sheldon, Watkins Mill Cluster Coordinator

Clarksburg, Northwest, Quince Orchard, Seneca Valley
Janet Sanchez, Clarksburg Cluster Coordinator

Churchill, Poolesville, Richard Montgomery, Rockville, Wootton
Cheryl Peirce, Richard Montgomery Cluster Coordinator

Northeast Consortium (Blake, Paint Branch, Springbrook) and Sherwood
JoAnn Burl - Middle School Committee chair

Down County Consortium (Blair, Einstein, Kennedy, Northwood)
Susan Fleck, Blair Cluster Coordinator

B-CC, Walter Johnson, Wheaton, Whitman
Shebra Evans, Wheaton Cluster Coordinator

At-Large
Laurie Augustino, Gaithersburg Cluster Coordinator

Nominates candidates for MCCPTA elected officers and oversees nomination of Area Vice Presidents and Cluster Coordinators. This committee consists of seven members, one from each area and one at large.

President/Principals Dinner

Dale Ryan

Presidents/Principals Dinner - Plans the annual Spring Dinner to honor PTA presidents, principals, and other advocates of education.

Public Relations

A'Jeenah Chavez

Furthers community awareness of MCCPTA's work by publicizing activities and positions. Serves as a liaison to the media, speaks for MCCPTA as requested and advises on public relations.

Reflections

Chris McDermott
Melissa McDonald

Oversees the Reflections Program, a National PTA program, offering students an opportunity to submit and display their creative work.

Special Events

Sumbal Sheldon

Arranges for hospitality (food and beverages) at specified MCCPTA dinners and events. Specific duties include:

Awards /Honors - Selects recipient for MCCPTA Partners in Education Award and encourages local PTAs to apply for awards. Oversees the Life Membership subcommittee, which takes recommendations and selects recipients for Life Membership Awards given each year at the Presidents Principals Dinner.

Training

Suzanne Weiss

Works with the Maryland PTA to plan and provide PTA training. Responds to training requests from local PTAs. Builds a cadre of trainers, and works cooperatively with MCPS on joint training for parents and staff.

Website

Kevin David
Sharon Goodall

Provides education and news about PTA on the MCCPTA website.

MCCPTA Administrative (Non-Standing) Committees 2011-2012