Please complete this application if you would like to volunteer as a Site Based Team Parent Member.
Name:
Address:
Phone:
At which school(s) would you like to volunteer:
Hemlock
Homestead
Locust
Stewart
Stratford
Middle School
High School
Child's age(s) and school(s):
1. Are currently a member of the Garden City PTA? Yes No
2. a - Do you regularly attend PTA meetings? Yes No
b - At which schools?
c - On which PTA Committees have you served?
3. a - Are you available immediately after school from about 3:30 - 5:00 p.m., four to eight times per school year, to attend Site Based meetings? Yes No
b - Are you able to commit to a 2-year term? Yes No
c - Are you able to report regularly about your Site Based Team meetings at your school's PTA meetings? Yes No
d - Are you able to attend the mandatory Site Based Team training (approximately 3 hours, after school, usually held in the early fall)? Yes No
4. Site Based Teams operate in the spirit of shared decision making by relying on consensus. Consensus is a process in which the group works together toward a decision which every member can live with and support. Consensus also means shared accountability in which everyone on the team takes responsibility for the decision and its outcomes.
Are you comfortable working on a team in a consensus-building environment? Yes No
5. The role of the parent members of each Site Based team is to provide representation to their constituency.
a - Are you willing to bring comments and concerns brought to you from parents to your Site Based team meeting, and follow up with the parents afterwards? Yes No
b - How would you elicit feedback?
c - Can you remain objective at the Site Based team meetings, and not focus on your own child(ren)'s issues? Yes No
6. Why are you interested in serving on the Site Based team?
7. What relevant skills, qualities or past experiences could you bring to the Site Based team?