Presides at all meetings of the SMPO and Rudder. Establishes the agenda and goals for the current year. Represents the SMPO at school board meetings when deemed necessary by the Rudder.

Acts as an aide to the President and is considered “President-In-Training.” The Vice President becomes President the following year.

The Past President serves as an advisor to the current president.

Records the minutes of all Rudder meetings and maintains the official documents of the SMPO including the bylaws, correspondence, and minutes.

Receives all monies of the SMPO and serves as primary contact with the bank handling SMPO funds. Keeps records of receipts and expenditures.

Works alongside the Business Manager and takes over as Business Manager the following year.

Engage with families at school events and activities. Develops plans community-building with Sands students, staff, and caregivers. Coordinates teacher appreciation activities and collaborates with the School Resource Coordinator to engage with the wider community.

The SEP Coordinator organizes extracurricular enrichment opportunities for students each semester.

The Event Coordinator facilitates planning for community events and room parents.

Responsible for coordinating and compiling information useful for Sands families and staff to be distributed via email, website, social media or other relevant mode of communication.

Monitors maintenance and updating of SMPO website. May serve as the parent representative to the school’s technology committee.

Oversees sports programs, including team formation, coach selections, and league enrollment.

Oversees all major fundraising events for the SMPO and no-cost fundraising.

Serves as parent member on the Local School Decision Making Committee, the primary governing body for the school, which gives insight and input into decisions that impact students’ lives and shape their education experiences.

Serves on the Sands Instructional Leadership Team (ILT), which focuses specifically on improving instruction at the school, including curriculum program, staff training and developing school budget. SMPO does not vote on candidates for ILT, but collects nominations on behalf of LSDMC.