About the PTA
A Message from Your PTA Board
Our PTA supports what matters the most: our kids and the environment in which they learn. With parent volunteers and donations we host fun community events and organize fundraisers. We also recognize and show our appreciation to our teachers and staff throughout the year.
The PTA depends on the donations of our families to continue to offer incredible programs and events for our school community such as the Fall Festival, Trunk or Treat, Family Nights, VIP Dance, Community Meetups and more. Your donations and involvement have allowed us to support our children's learning and establish long-term community relationships.
Our primary goal this school year is to increase events and opportunities within our school for parents to become more involved. Parent involvement is directly correlated to improved academic performance and overall community satisfaction. There are many ways to be involved in your children’s school. At Blue Heron, we have several events throughout the year to attend or participate in. If volunteering isn't your thing or you have too much on your plate, then just show up and enjoy what the PTA has planned. We recognize that, sometimes, just showing up is enough.
Go Aviators!
Your PTA Board
Michelle Lucero, Emily Bossert, and Chandra King
2024-2025 Board Members
Elected Board Members for the 2024-25 School Year
President: Michelle Lucero
Description: The Presiding officer of the PTA. Preside over board meetings and general meetings. The President must have a general knowledge of all committees on the Time Commitment: 8-12 hours per month, varies. Busiest Times of Year: the beginning of the year but flattens out; additional special projects; Manage overall objectives and strategies of PTA (including fundraising objectives, community-building events, educational events, etc.); Act as liaison between parents and principal/staff; Recruit PTA Committee Chairs; Create agenda and facilitate monthly PTA meetings and monthly PTA board meetings; Write a periodic PTA News bulletin; Create a mailing for all Blue Heron parents in August for inclusion in back-to-school packet; Collaborate with Principal to create annual school calendar; Collaborate with Treasurer to create annual PTA budget; Speak at Back to School Night and other events Attend Council PTA meetings, a consortium of the PTA Presidents from all PPS schools. PTA approval of all contracts, and expenditures.
Secretary: Chandra King
Description: Responsible for keeping accurate records of the proceedings of the association. Records all business transacted at each meeting (minutes), presents those minutes at the monthly and general meetings. Submitting new membership to Colorado PTA. Time Commitment: 2-3 hours per month, busiest following each PTA meeting. Submit approved minutes for inclusion on the PTA website. Attend executive board meetings, participate in discussions and decision-making, take minutes for preparation and distribution to the other officers. Prepare the sign-in sheet and arrange the room for the general meetings. Forward required documentation to Colorado PTA main office. Maintain a complete file of all approved minutes, agendas, and materials distributed at any official PTA meeting. Manage/oversee the Nominating Committee process.
Treasurer: Emily Bossert
Authorized custodian of the funds of the association. Write checks, review contracts, balance bank statements, draft and manage budgets, maintain accurate financial records, present financial reports at board meetings and general meetings. Time Commitment: 10-15 hours per month, including attending PTA meetings. Busiest Times of Year: Ongoing, some summer work preparing the budget for Fall, taxes in October. Collaborate with the PTA President to generate the annual PTA budget. Prepare the annual audit and tax return. Pay bills and reimbursements as required. Oversee ongoing PTA finances, ensure adherence to approved PTA budget. Prepare and present the budget report for each PTA general meeting. Record deposits that come in from events or services. Send donor acknowledgment letters.
PTA Member Benefits
As a member of our PTA, you are a member of the Colorado PTA and the National PTA – and you get benefits through each of those organizations!
Colorado PTA Member Benefits
Colorado PTA members can save money through member benefit providers. CPTA collaborates with businesses and associations that support CPTA’s mission and vision. As part of that relationship, these organizations offer members special discounts.
Member benefits are offered to all CPTA members.
CruisesOnly – discounted rates
ASPCA Pet Insurance – discounted rates
Dollar/Thrifty Car Rental – up to 7% off rentals
Trusted Place – save 20% for the 1st year
Hertz Car Rentals – up to 25% off per rental
Motel 6 – 10% discount
Office Depot/Office Max – discount program
Red Roof Inn – 15% off
RXSavings – free card
TNT Vacations – discounted rates
HotelEngine – discounted rates
(Source: https://copta.org/parent-engagement/members-discounts/)
National PTA Member Benefits
More details about offers listed below are available via the PTA.ORG website (https://www.pta.org/home/About-National-Parent-Teacher-Association/Benefits-of-PTA-Membership/Save-Money-with-Member-Offers).
AARP – discounted membership
Block Rocks – Bring competitive structured block play into your classroom and see the benefits! 20% off
Good Housekeeping – discounted year of magazine subscription
Hertz – up to 20% discount, free child seat with every rental, and more
Lenovo – Computer discounts!
LifeLock – 30-day free* trial plus 10% off membership
MetLife Auto & Home – special group discounts on auto & home insurance, and more
Mountain America Credit Union – special offers
Office Depot – Parent & teacher discounts
Quicken Loans – special benefits
Relay – Relay is the smarter phone for kids. It’s screen-free, as easy to use as a walkie talkie, and runs over 4G LTE so it works everywhere. If you want to stay connected to your child and know they’re safe – WITHOUT giving them a smartphone – Relay is for you. Gets yours now for 10% off.
Squadlocker – team apparel – no order minimums and no charge for artwork
Tee Collection – kids clothing
ThinkFun – discounted games for PTAs
TreeRing – 10% discount
Meeting Minutes
General PTA Meeting Minutes
Minutes will be posted for each general PTA meeting held during the school year
Where is the money spent?
