Nominating

Serving on a Nominating Committee is an exceptional opportunity for PTA members to have a voice in selecting the Executive Committee members.  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".

• Nominating Committee Consists Of:
• High School, Middle School, Stewart & Stratford - 2 Representatives
• Hemlock, Homestead & Locust - 1 Representative
• PTA Executive Board - 2 Representatives and 1 Alternate

Nominating Committee Members Should:

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

The 2021-22 School Year Nominating Committee was selected by vote at the Feb. 9 All Schools PTA Meeting. The selected Committee consists of: 

• Chair: Proposed Chairperson to be elected by the Committee:  Donna Kraus
• Executive Board: Shawn Cohen, Alison Volpe
• High School: Mary Clare Bohn, Jennifer O’Hanlon
• Middle School: Angela Haffner, Elizabeth Hogan
• Stewart School: Courtney Finnerty, Janalyn Pomeroy
• Stratford School: Jillian Berbari, Jennifer Sullivan
• Hemlock School: Neha Bajaj
• Homestead School: Hana Noble
• Locust: Meghan Falck

The committee's responsibility is to nominate the best qualified nominee for each 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.

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

1. President Elect
2. Executive Vice President
3. Vice President Curriculum
4. Vice President Legislation
5. Middle School Director
6. Homestead Director

• President - Zeynep Vitale
• President-Elect - Donna Kraus
• Executive Vice President - Danielle Atteritano
• Vice President Legislation - Annemarie Giblin
• Vice President Curriculum - Christine Alkin
• Vice President Communications - Stephanie Buttrill
• Secretary - Patty Hamilton
• Treasurer - Stephanie Glace
• High School Director - Jackie Costello
• Middle School Director - Jigisha Mongroo
• Stewart Director - Sabrina Vona
• Stratford Director - Elizabeth Cendan
• Hemlock Director - Gillian Burns
• Homestead Director - Amy McDonough
• Locust Director - Genevieve Banks
• Past President - Colleen Ciullo