About The Parent Teachers Association
How does the PTA function?
The PTA functions through an Executive Committee comprised of elected representatives and senior members of the School’s administrative team along with teacher representatives. Representatives are nominated and elected online via email and announced at the Annual General Meeting held in September at the beginning of the new Academic Year.
The Executive Committee assists in co-ordinating parent and teacher activities with the aim of meeting the mission and objectives of Hillel Academy.
Executive Committee meetings are held monthly during term time.
Membership
All parents/guardians and teachers are automatically members of the Parents Teachers Association and their participation is encouraged and welcomed.
The elected representatives for this Academic Year 2009-2010 are as follows:
- President: Amber Stewart
- Vice President High School: Nicola Clarke
- Vice President Prep School: Carmela Richards
- Treasurer: Aditi Dhiman
- Fundraising Chairperson (High): Andrew Phillipps
- Fundraising Assistant(High): Donna Bayliss
- Fundraising Chairperson (Prep): Zarna Manley-Drummond
- Fundraising Assistant (Prep): Andrew Pairman
- Secretary: Shelley Chang
- High School Sports Committee Chair: Andre Bayliss
- Prep School Sports Committee Chair: Shawn Lim-Mottley
The Director, Principals of both Schools, the Business Manager, the Past President and teacher representatives also sit on the Committee.
General Meetings
Meetings are held once per term and all members are expected to attend. Members of the School administration, members of the Board of Governors and selected speakers are often invited to lead the discussion or give talks on issues concerning the School, parenting skills or educational topics.
Individual School Support
Both Schools have Grade Level Representatives, who liaise with the PTA Vice President responsible for their School.
Board of Governors
The President of the PTA is an invitee to monthly meetings of the Board of Governors.
Funding
Dues of J$1,500 per annum are collected from each family.
Proceeds from all fundraisers are used to fund specific PTA activities and various projects deemed a priority by the School.
The Executive Committee’s Treasurer is responsible for maintaining and controlling the funds of the PTA along with the President. Regular Treasurer reports are prepared showing the income and expenses of the PTA’s activities during the year. Any member of the PTA has access to these reports by requesting them from the School or the PTA President or Treasurer.
