Incoming rudder members 2011-2012

President—Amy Becker
Vice President—Mary Beth Manolis
Past President—David Kitchings
Executive Secretary—Sara Gilchrist
Business Manager—Ilka Lenox
Resource Coordinator—Christina Turner
Parent at Large—Kelly Crantford
3-6 Parent Rep—Gina Brenner
6-9 Parent Rep—Kate Allwein
9-12 Parent Rep—Kathy Shockey
Co-Reporter Publisher—Alyssa Brandt
Co-Reporter Publisher—Mandie Merritt
Co-Hospitality—Nickole Pope-George
Co-Hospitality—Nancy Pena
After School Enrichment Coordinator—Scott LeCates
Technology Coordinator—Phil Roberto
Athletic Coordinator—David Canty
Volunteer Coordinator—Alma Bartos
Wellness Committee—Tania Carreon
Diversity Committee—Nickole Pope-George

ELECTED RUDDER OFFICER DUTIES

Vice President: Acts as an aide to the President, and is considered “President-In-Training.” Becomes President the following year.

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

Corresponding Secretary: Maintains the SMPO Bulletin Board and distributes backpack flyers.  Records the minutes of all general meetings of the SMPO.

After School Enrichment Coordinator: Coordinates after school enrichment programs for students at Sands Montessori.  Works closely with coordinators to set up these programs.

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

Reporter Publisher: Coordinates and compiles minutes, articles, and calendar information for publication in the Reporter.

Parent-At-Large: Represents the general membership of the SMPO at Rudder meetings. Acts as hospitality coordinator for SMPO and school functions including teacher luncheons and Grandparents Day. 

Resource Coordinator: Oversees fundraising events for the SMPO including but not limited to the fall carnival, catalog sale, Market Day, and silent auction. 

3-6 Team Coordinator: Meet with team teachers on a regular basis to discuss needs and concerns. Assists room parents in developing phone trees and class directories. Coordinates with the Vice-President and the other team representatives in developing a school-wide directory. Assists the Parent-At-Large in his/her hospitality duties. 

6-9 Team Coordinator: Identical to 3-6 Team Coordinator, but for the 6-9 team.

9-12 Team Coordinator: Identical to 3-6 Team Coordinator, but for the 9-12 team

Volunteer Coordinator: Recruits and deploys parents to perform scheduled and nonscheduled volunteer duties at SMPO and school functions. Serves as the main contact person for volunteer requests from the school and SMPO committees.

Grant Writing Coordinator: Recruits and directs a committee to identify, research, and apply for educational grants.

Technology Coordinator: Monitors maintenance and upgrading of classroom computers and Sands website. Serves as the parent representative to the school’s technology committee.

Athletic Coordinator: Coordinates sports programs at the school, including coordinating with Cincinnati Recreation Commission. Recruits volunteer coaches for the after-school programs. Oversees the management of the baseball and soccer programs.

NON-ELECTED PARENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

LSDMC:  The LSDMC is the primary governing body of the school.  Tasks of this group include developing a vision/mission, setting and documenting goals regarding school improvement; and approving the school budget.  Four parents and 4 community members from Quadrant 4 neighborhoods are needed.

ILT:  The ILT focuses on improving instruction at the school including the curriculum program, staff training and developing the school budget.  Two parent representatives are needed.  The parent representative serves a 2 year term.