​Dear Ludlow-Taylor Teachers & Staff,
 
While this week marks the official celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, we want to be sure that you know that we appreciate you each and every day we send our children through the doors of Ludlow-Taylor. 
 
Thank you for helping to mold our children into great thinkers and leaders and for being such a wonderful influence to them each step of the way.  They are taught, motivated, and protected by the best superheros around.
 
Judging from the sentiments that the students shared on this year’s Gratitude Wall, Ludlow-Taylor students appreciate and love their amazing teachers and staff.
 
With gratitude for all you do,
Ludlow-Taylor PTO

PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION (PTO) BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTIONS
The Parent Teacher Organization Board of Directors currently has four positions that will be open for the 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 school years:

• President
• Vice President 1
• Secretary
• Assistant Treasurer

Once elected, the individual will serve a two-year term.  The duties of the Board of Directors are:

• Carry out such business as may be referred to it by the LTES community
• Present information at the regular general meetings of the LT PTO
• Prepare an annual budget
• Approve payment of routine expenses
• Form Committees, and appoint standing Committee chairs and members
• Approve the work of the Committees

 
The President's responsibilities include presiding at all meetings of the Ludlow-Taylor PTO; serving as an ex officio member of all Committees except the Nominating Committee; coordinating the work of the Officers and Committees of the LT PTO in order that the purposes may be promoted; and performing such other duties as may be provided in the Bylaws or directed by the Board of Directors.  
 
The Vice President's responsibilities include acting as an aide to the President; performing the duties of the President in the President’s absence or inability to serve; and performing such other duties as may be provided for in the Bylaws or directed by the President or the Board of Directors. 
 
The Secretary's responsibilities include recording the minutes of all PTO meetings;
being prepared to read the records of any previous meetings; filing all records; 
having a current copy of the Bylaws; and performing such other duties as may be provided for by the Bylaws  or directed by the President or the Board of Directors. 
 
The Assistant Treasurer's responsibility is to support the Treasurer in carrying out her responsibilities. The Treasurer's responsibilities include having custody of the funds of the LT PTO; maintaining a full account of the PTO's funds; making disbursements as authorized by the Board of Directors; signing checks; keeping a full and accurate account of the PTO's receipts and disbursements; providing a written financial statement to the Board of Directors at each meeting; presenting an annual report of the financial condition of the LT PTO; and performing such other duties as may be provided for by these Bylaws or directed by the President or the Board of Directors. The Assistant Treasurer is a  nonvoting member of the Board of Directors. 

Nominations are due by May 10 to Danielle White. 

LOCAL SCHOOL ADVISORY TEAM (LSAT) ELECTIONS
The LSAT is currently looking for four individuals who once elected will serve a one year term. A LSAT is a group of elected and appointed members that shall exist in every DCPS school, is constituted according to these guidelines, and conducts the business outlined herein. The team consists of parents, teachers, non-instructional school staff, a community member, and in some cases students, to advise the principal on matters that promote high expectations and high achievement for all students. 

LSAT member responsibilities include:

• Working with the principal on initial development, regular monitoring and continuous refinement of the local Comprehensive School Plan (school goals), including the supporting budget
• Advising the principal on school priorities
• Reviewing data in order to be informed about school needs and trends
• Using assessment results to develop specific strategies for research-based school improvement

​Nominations are due by May 10 to Danielle White. 
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