PTA Mission: To Make Every Child’s Potential a Reality by Engaging and Empowering Families and Communities to Advocate for All Children

Officer Information Entry Form Report Officers Information: This is required to allow State & National PTA to communicate with each PTA and the leadership team responsible. Officer’s information is required yearly even if there are no changes to officers. PTA 2026-2027 Officers are due to CT PTA by July 1st. Even if you have no change in officers as of July 1, please submit an updated Officer Information Sheet. Please note, officers information is shared with National PTA. To report a change in officers throughout the year, please email CT PTA at office@ctpta.org Form below is updated for the 2026-2027 school year. If you have any questions, reach out to CT PTA at office@ctpta.org or 203-891-6140. USE THS FORM TO REPORT ALL OFFICERS

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Resources for advocacy on behalf of children and youth, developing parent skills, and encouraging parent and public involvement in public schools. Membership is open to anyone who believes in the mission and purposes of Parent Teacher Association. Individual members may belong to any number of PTAs and pay dues in each. Every person who joins a local PTA® automatically becomes a member of both the state and national PTAs. Together we are a powerful voice for children. With your help, we can continue to work toward PTA's goal of a quality education and nurturing environment for every child. Connecticut PTA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit association that prides itself on being a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities, and a strong advocate for public education. Membership in PTA is open to anyone who wants to be involved and make a difference for the education, health, and welfare of children and youth. REPORT YOUR OFFICERS /CHANGES FOR 2026- 2027 2026 Symposium & Expo Exhibitor Applications Open Now!! Symposium PTA LEADER REGISTRATION NOW OPEN (CLICK HERE GRANT OPPORTUNITIES FOR CT PTAs Anchor 1 PTA SONG FOR ALL! CLICK IT Shop with us! Visit the CT PTA Store! Gifts for everyone! Mission & Values of the PTA Collaboration: We will work in partnership with a wide array of individuals and organizations to broaden and enhance our ability to serve and advocate for all children and families. Commitment: We are dedicated to children’s educational success, health, and well-being through strong family and community engagement, while remaining accountable to the principles upon which our association was founded. Diversity: We acknowledge the potential of everyone without regard, including but not limited to: age, culture, economic status, educational background, ethnicity, gender, geographic location, legal status, marital status, mental ability, national origin, organizational position, parental status, physical ability, political philosophy, race, religion, sexual orientation, and work experience. Respect: We value the individual contributions of members, employees, volunteers, and partners as we work collaboratively to achieve our association’s goals. Accountability: All members, employees, volunteers, and partners have a shared responsibility to align their efforts toward the achievement of our association’s strategic initiatives. THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING SPONSORS

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📸 The photos from our Reflections 2026 Award Night are now ready for viewing! What a wonderful evening celebrating the creativity and talent of our amazing students. A special thank you to our sponsor, Irvin Simon, for helping capture these memories and preserving the smiles, celebrations, and special moments from the night. 💙✨ Take a look and relive the memories with us! 1. Click this link: https://irvinsimon.box.com/s/k50izcb7q0wwefvjoqmi7pi9fi7h3q2i 2. Enter password: S52909A! 3. Click “OK.” 4. Click the "Download" button and you're all set! IMG_7836 refelctiosn 2026 IMG_7839 IMG_7836 1/12 2026 Reflections Award Recipients Full List here National PTA Reflections Program – 2027 Theme Announcement We are proud to share that the 2027 National PTA Reflections Theme has been announced, even more exciting this theme was a winning entry that comes from right here in Connecticut! The 2027 theme was created by a talented student from Wilton High School, whose creativity and voice stood out among submissions from across the country. Their original theme will inspire thousands of students nationwide to explore the arts and express themselves through the Reflections program. Please join us in celebrating this outstanding achievement and the incredible talent of all our Connecticut students. We look forward to seeing how this theme comes to life through art, music, literature, dance, photography, and film in the year ahead. Reflections Explore the Arts and Express Yourself This program is for students of all grades and their parents and caregivers. National PTA has a long-standing commitment to arts education. For over 50 years, Reflections has helped students explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a love for learning. The Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which boosts student confidence and success in the arts and in life. Each year, hundreds of thousands of students in pre-K through grade 12 create original works of art in response to a student-created theme. In Reflections, students submit artworks in the available arts category areas and program divisions: Primary (Pre-K - Grade 2), Intermediate (Grades 3-5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), High School (Grades 9-12), Accessible Arts (All grades welcome). Questions? Contact CT PTA Reflections Chair Anne T Bausher reflectionsctpta@gmail.com National PTA has a new and improved Reflections website. All information needed to run a program is now on one page: https://www.pta.org/home/programs/reflections/startyourprogram promotional materials (posters, social media graphics) Local Leader Guides paper entry forms if needed more!

Meet the 2025-2027 CT PTA Executive Committee & Board of Directors July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2027 President Judy Goldberg President Elect Sarah O'Dell Secretary/Treasurer Kathy Brown Membership Support VP Lisa LaBelle Government Relations VP Jim Accomando Inclusivity/Outreach VP Melinda Gladden Board of Directors Assistant Treasurer: Helen Craye Director of Membership : Open Nominating Committee Chair: -Annie Baldarelli Office Manager : Mary Battaglino Council President: -Westport Council Local Unit President : -Cheshire SEPTA: Aimee Sobkowiak Director of Special Education Resources : Maria Daulas Director of Marketing/Communications : Stephanie Bora Director of Technology/Digital : Dr. Sonia Mitchell Director of Events/support coordinator : Myke Hal pin Immediate Past President : Sonya Singh Smith Non Board Positions Toy Rep, Sec of State Rep - Jim Accomando Advisory Board: Bridget Krauss, Myke Halpin, Beverly Blackwell, Anne T Bausher, Katie Toolan Reflections Chair - Anne Tranquilli Bausher CT PTA Parliamentarian : Marne Usher Executive Committee Connecticut PTA 60 Wellington Road Suite F Milford, CT 06461 203 -891-6140 Office Staff Mary Battaglino Annie Baldarelli

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Nutmeg Statewide PTA Officers 2025-2027 July 1, 2025 thru June 30. 2027 President Don Romoser Secretary/Treasurer Cassandra Duggan Vice President Debbie S Baker Secretary Helen Craye Questions? Email us at office@ctpta.org or call 203-891-6140

Policies & Procedures/Bylaws The Difference between Bylaws and Standing Rules Bylaws are designed to help the group function in an orderly manner. A copy of Bylaws for your Local PTA/PTSA Unitsshould be provided to all officers and board members. Each member should be responsible for making a thorough study of them. A copy of the bylaws should be made available to any member of the association upon request. If a unit cannot locate the bylaws, check with the Connecticut PTA to see if they have a copy in your file. If there is no copy there, a committee should be appointed by the president. It is a good idea to have a previous president sit on this committee or chair this committee as they worked with or without bylaws during their term and have a good understanding of how the PTA works. Model bylaws may be obtained from the state office. Changing Bylaws Bylaws should be reviewed every 3 years. Appoint a small committee to study them, make recommendations, and forward to the Connecticut PTA. You must follow the current bylaws of how much notice to give and how it is to be given, for proposed amendments to association members after receiving approval for amendments from the Connecticut PTA. Recognize that a two-thirds (2/3rd) vote is required to amend the bylaws. Standing Rules Standing rule outlines the procedures of the organization that are not included in the bylaws and must not conflict with the bylaws. Some examples of the differences are: · Bylaws state when the meetings of the association and executive board are held. · Standing Rules tell where and what time these meetings are held. · Bylaws give the primary responsibilities of officers and chairmen. · Standing Rules give the specifics. If the Bylaws state that the first vice president is responsible for the program, the Standing Rules would list the various chairmen, who work with the vice president under the first vice presidents title, such as program, Founders Day, Honorary Service Award, hospitality, refreshments, and program booklet. If the organization has supplies and/or equipment, the Standing Rules would state who is responsible for them and where they would be kept. Standing Rules might also list: · Who has the responsibility for securing the outgoing president's pin and its inscription. · If there is to be an installation of officers, who is responsible for selecting the installing officers and when the installation should take place. In short, Bylaws are hard and fast rules that may be amended only with prior notice to the membership. Standing rules are the details of monthly PTA work that may be changed from administration to administration or from meeting to meeting. They require a two-thirds (2/3rd) majority vote without notice and a majority vote with 30 days notice to adopt or amend.