Nominating

Purpose

Serving on a Nominating Committee is an exceptional opportunity for PTA members to have a voice in selecting the Executive Committee members for the following School Year. Executive Committee members volunteer their time and talents to help maintain PTA sponsored programs, enhance the educational experiences of our children, promote family engagement, and advocate for every child.

The charge to the Nominating Committee is "to find the best possible nominees for the office of the association."

Who

Nominating Committee Consists Of:

Chairperson (current EVP as a non-voting member)
High School, Middle School, Stewart & Stratford - 2 Representatives from each school
Hemlock, Homestead & Locust - 1 Representative from each school
PTA Executive Board - 2 Representatives and 1 Alternate

Nominating Committee Members Should:

Include both experienced and ongoing leadership as well as newer members.
Be elected on merit and ability.
Be aware of the importance of their assignment.
Have knowledge of PTA unit/council goals, purposes and programs.
Have knowledge of potential nominees' qualifications and abilities.
Give objective consideration to find the best qualified leaders for the PTA.
Use sound judgement in evaluating possible nominees.
Be tactful, have integrity and use discretion.

To volunteer for the Nominating Committee in future years, just email executivevp@gardencitypta.org

Nominating Committee: Selecting the PTA Executive Committee

The 2026-27 Executive Commitee

The GCPTA's 2026-27 Executive Committee was selected by the elected Nominating Committee and voted on in April 2026. The new Commitee members will be presented at the May All Schools meeting and installed as officers of the GCPTA at that time. The 2026-27 slate is:

President - Kristen Whitaker
President Elect - Jennifer Virzera NEW
Secretary - Zeynep Vitale
Treasurer - Elise Chamberlain
Executive Vice President - Lauren Peeples NEW
VP Curriculum - Nicole Barrese NEW
VP Legislation - Colleen Ciullo NEW
VP Communications - Stephanie Buttrill NEW
HS Director - Donna Kraus
MS Director - Lamina Bowen NEW
Stewart Director - Ali Calame
Stratford Director - Yasmine Iliya-Clark
Hemlock Director - Meredith Liddle
Homestead Director - Jessica Mullins NEW
Locust Director - Mary Alaina Burbage NEW

Open Executive Committee Positions for the 2027-28 School Year

President Elect
Secretary
Treasurer
VP Communications
High School Director
Stewart Director
Stratford Director
Hemlock Director

Nominations for the 2027-28 positions will open in the fall.

Selecting PTA Executive Committee Nominees

The Nominating Committee's responsibility is to nominate the best qualified nominee for each open Executive Committee office.

Any PTA member may suggest the names of persons to be considered. However, the committee is not bound by such recommendations.
Think carefully about possible nominees: their qualifications, their ability to work well with others and if they have sufficient time to do the job.
Develop a tentative slate of officers with possible alternatives for each office to be filled. Unanimous consent is desirable, but only a majority is needed for someone to be considered a nominee and asked to accept the position.
Keep all deliberations of the nominating committee completely confidential.

Qualifications Needed for Executive Committee Positions

Nominee is a Garden City PTA member.
Nominee is active in the school community.
Nominee is able to work for the good of all children.
Nominee is able to work with others toward the goals of the PTA.