Family Teacher Association

The NYC Department of Education requires each school PTA / FTA to elect a president, treasurer, and secretary. These three mandatory roles must be filled between April 1 and the last day of school. Most school communities also elect a vice president and other supporting roles.

All volunteer elected officials are expected to work together and help each other with any issues and events related to the PTA in support of their school. Terms are for one year, starting July 1, with a maximum of two years if re-elected.

When possible, FTA leaders are encouraged to seek election in co-leader roles, where the responsibilities are shared between two volunteers.

The FTA By-Laws outline the specifics of how elections are handled. Elections must be conducted in a free, fair, and inclusive manner, providing an opportunity for the full participation of all members. No undue pressure or coercion may be exercised by anyone. School officials are prohibited from direct or indirect interference with the election process.

FTA Election Notice April 2025 (PDF)

The FTA Executive Committee (or EC) at PS 295 includes the leadership roles available for the annual elections. This group of volunteers meets together monthly to plan, discuss, and prepare for upcoming FTA-supported events and ongoing initiatives; and commits to keep these EC meetings under one hour.

They are responsible for organizing and empowering the development and execution of all FTA programming, which can be as much time as they can volunteer, while balancing their work and home lives. These leaders also moderate the monthly FTA meetings and are excepted to attend as many of these meetings as possible throughout the year.

Executive Committee roles include:

• Mandatory elected FTA leadership roles:

  • President

  • Treasurer

  • Secretary

• Optional elected FTA leadership roles:

  • Vice President of Communications

  • Vice President of Events

  • Vice President of Grants

  • Vice President of Family Engagement

  • Preschool Advocate

  • Kindergarten Advocate

  • English as a New Language Advocate

  • Title One Advocate

• Unelected FTA leadership roles:

  • Class Parents

  • Event Committee Chairs

Read the job descriptions (PDF)

Executive Committee recommends the following additions to the FTA leadership for the upcoming school year. These roles will be considered in a vote to edit the by-laws on September 18, 2025 and up for election on October 22, 2025.

• Optional elected FTA leadership roles:

  • Preschool and Kindergarten Advocate

  • Sustainability Advocate

  • Fifth Grade Committee Chair

• Unelected FTA leadership roles:

  • Event Committee Chairs

Read the job descriptions (PDF)