The committees are vital to the operations of the Council. It is through committees that we have the largest impact on our children and the community.
Bus Safety
Acts as a liaison between First Student and the PTA. Works with representatives at each school to ensure the smoothest possible start to new school year. Attends monthly bus meetings and delivers recognition to drivers on behalf of each school. Bus Safety Instructions & Information
Community Outreach
Works as the liaison between PTA Council and other Wilton organizations that focus on issues that affect school age children, their families, and the staff of our schools. Sits on the boards of some of these groups like Vision 2020. Is the conduit of information to PTA Council from these other organizations. Works with VP Programs and President of PTA Council to identify programs that PTA Council can underwrite and/or support individually or in conjunction with other organizations like The Women's Club, WEF, Vision 2020, The Wilton Garden Club, etc.
Cultural Arts
At the start of the year, reviews the Cultural Arts letter and arranges for printing of letters and envelopes. Contact BOE for list of school families and print labels. At the October meeting, entire board helps with applying labels to envelopes and stuffing with the letter. The Cultural Arts chairperson contacts Rusty Hurd, FAPA Chairperson, each month to learn of FAPA approved or pending grant requests. The chairperson presents FAPA approved grants to the Council for a vote. Upon approval, a letter is written to inform the teachers of the approved grant as well as confirms with Rusty and follows-up on any issues related to the grant.
Lost and Found
A bin is maintained at the bus terminal for items left on buses by students. Send messages to be included in each school newsletter, reminding parents of the location of this Lost and Found bin. Approximately every two months, collect all items from the bins and launder. Items with names can be returned to the front office of each school with the name of the child attached for ease of delivery. All items without names can be delivered to The Turnover Shop, in season.
Nominations
Works to fill the positions of the Council board for the next year. Representation should be made from across the 5 schools.
Photographs
The Wilton PTA Council Photo Committee is a two, or preferably three, person committee tasked with coordinating all school photography and the Wilton PTA Council Family Portrait Weekend, which PTA Council considers a major fundraiser, as well as a community service.
Duties include hiring the photographer for the Wilton School District and working closely with the individual school PTA photo representatives. The Photo Committee also is responsible for all duties associated with the Family Portrait Weekend, which include hiring the photographer for Family Portrait Weekend, coordinating all reservations and scheduling for the event, supervising both inside and outside photography locations the days of the event, as well as working the photo proof nights.
Reflections
This job coordinates the five schools from kick-off to bringing the winners to Hamden. You must work with all the people to have everything hung in the Library or Clune Center, obtain judges, have a lunch, small gifts for the judges, hold a reception for all participants, arrange for press coverage and ribbons for all.
The second part is to host a reception for the FAPA Show (Faculty Show) in May.
Special Education
Keeps Council advised of issues related to Special Education. Serves as a resource to the unit representatives and bring their concerns to Council as needed. It is helpful to be familiar with current issues in special education, local resources, BOE budgetary issues that affect special education and our IEP/504 process.
