Join the PTO Board

Make an impact

Fund programs, field trips, and resources

Build community

Connect with families and staff

Have a voice

Share parent perspectives

Join at any time

While elections happen in the spring, we often have opportunities to get involved throughout the year.
You don’t have to wait to get started.

Email: president@lawrenceschoolbrookline.org to get started!

2026-2027 PTO Board

Officers

Anna Hartmann & Leakhena Schechter, Co-chairs

Lara Jarrell, Treasurer

Laurice Chiongbian: Asst. Treasurer

Megan Price, Secretary

Coordinators

Liz Pino, Annual Appeal

Jaclyn Mallard, Newsletter

Liza Bates, Room Parent

Jessica Azoff, Technology

Bridget Muelbert, Yearbook

At-Large Board Members

Nicole Abrantes, Alyaa Al Ibraheemi, Katie Cecala, Deborah Fisher, Meghan Plumb, Teresa Qiu, Erica White

You might be a great fit if you:

  • Want to get more involved

  • Have ideas or skills to share

  • Enjoy organizing or collaborating

  • Are new and looking to connect

No prior PTO experience needed

What to Expect

  • ~5–8 hours/month

  • Bi-monthly meetings

  • Lead or support 1–2 initiatives

  • Flexible involvement

PTO Board Role Descriptions

Board positions are typically 1 to 2-year commitments; roles and responsibilities are detailed below. In March or April, the PTO Nomination Committee assembles a slate of officers for the following school year, and then an election is held at the PTO Annual Meeting in June. To express interest for yourself or nominate someone, pleases fill out this form.

    • Oversees scheduling, planning and budgeting for PTO-sponsored activities

    • Communicates regularly with Principal and Superintendent on behalf of PTO

    • Oversees PTO meetings and communication with PTO members

    • Ensures the organization follows the approved budget and remains current with annual reporting requirements

    • Provides guidance on the PTO’s financial position through regular budget reporting

    • Drafts the annual budget for board review and approval and is the liaison with the PTO CPA and bookkeeper

    • Manages all financial accounts and executes all deposits, reimbursements and petty cash distributions

    • Responsible for updating the organization’s officer listing and annual report to the state

    • Oversees reporting of PTO meetings (taking minutes and recording votes)

    • Manages the Annual Appeal (the primary fundraiser for the Lawrence PTO) in October/November, assisted by a team of volunteers

    • Assists with communication to community regarding uses of PTO funds

    • Oversees the PTO weekly email newsletter (Membership Toolkit)

    • Assists with the PTO’s social media and online presence

  • Oversees PTO technology platforms such as the website and family directory (Membership Toolkit)

    • Provide guidance and input on PTO activities and initiatives. In addition, each general board member supports a major PTO event, committee or initiative.

    • Current PTO bylaws allow up to 8 general board members to serve.

    Typically one of the board members also serves as the Room Parent Coordinator, to help organize room parents at the start of each year and to communicate key PTO and school updates to all classrooms via room parent support. Another board member typically serves as a liaison to the METCO community as well.