What is the PTA?
The Del Mar Hills PTA (Parent Teacher Association) is a volunteer educational organization governed by state bylaws and led by an elected Executive Board of parents. The Executive Board consists of 14 elected positions and meets on the second Thursday of each month to discuss upcoming school events, review budgets and hear read outs from Committee leads. All General Association PTA members are welcome to attend and listen to Executive Board discussions.
Below are the Executive Board positions:
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President
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Executive Vice President
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First VP, Arts and Sciences
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Second VP, Communications
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Third VP, Community Programs
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Fourth VP, Education Programs
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Fifth VP, Health and Safety
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Sixth VP, Ways and Means
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Auditor
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Treasurer
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Financial Secretary
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Parliamentarian
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Hospitality
You can view the current Executive Board here.
The General Association (non-elected members) meets several times per year and includes open forums for questions and feedback. When you donate to Catch the Wave, you become a member of the General Association PTA.
Halloween Spooktacular
What does the PTA support?
Funds raised through PTA events and fundraisers such as Catch the Wave and HillsFest Parent Party support the following programs and services at Del Mar Hills:
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Assemblies
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Surf Families
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School musical
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Staff appreciation
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School supplies
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Lunch clubs
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Reflections Art Program
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School events (Halloween Spooktacular, Winter Concert, Family Carnival, etc.)
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Red Ribbon Week
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Book Fair
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Recess and playground equipment
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Workroom equipment
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6th Grade promotion
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Student learning garden
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Reading incentive program
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Student directory
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Yearbook
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And much, much more!
School Events
Winter Concert
How is the Executive Board elected?
The Executive Board is elected through a nominating committee established by the PTA and consisting of 5 members. The nominating committee is announced at the beginning of the calendar year and approved at the February General Association meeting.
The nominating committee will publicize open positions through the Surf Report, social media, the PTA website, Konstella, and family and friends. All those interested in volunteering for an open PTA position may make inquiries or sign up.
Once all positions have been filled, the nominating committee will release a report that announces the slate of officers. This report is presented to the General Association for approval by a vote at the April General Association PTA meeting.
Elected individuals may serve in the same position for up to 2 years.
What are other ways to be involved with the PTA?
If you’d like to be involved with the PTA without being an Executive Board member, you can still participate through the General Association. You can also join a committee such as the Reflections Art Program committee to help run various school events. And finally, we would not be able to do all these activities without the help of general volunteers.