Establish nominating committee as per bylaws.
Typically, the nominating committee will solicit candidates, ensure eligibility, and preside over the nominations and elections.
Notify principal and all PA/PTA members of date and time of election.
Notice to principal should be by April 1.
Notice to general membership must be at least 10 days in advance.

Elections must be held by the last day of school.
Elections must be held at school.
Officer Positions -- mandatory officers: President, Treasurer, Secretary
Typical Additions: Vice President(s), Fundraising Officer(s), Corresponding Secretary
Other Possibilities include Kindergarten Rep, Asst. Treasurer, Specific VP Titles
Election Meeting -- run by the nominating committee.
Requires quorum.
Committee must verify voter eligibility. DOE recommends parents sign in and staff verify against approved list.
Nominees must be taken from the floor.
Election Meeting – Uncontested Offices
Member must make motion for secretary to cast vote to elect candidate(s).
Membership votes to approve motion and result of motion entered into minutes.
Election Meeting – Contested Offices
Use paper ballots. (Only eligible voters receive ballots.)
Ballot box should be in clear view.
Once voting is complete, 3 volunteers needed to tally ballots in view.
Announce results and include in minutes.

Election Certification Form must be completed and a copy submitted to principal (original should be maintained by PA/PTA).
SLT elections must occur after PA/PTA elections are complete.

Election Basics