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General Membership

  1. Council Representative
    1. Serves as a liaison between Cedar Lane and the Maryland Council of Parent Participation Nursery Schools.
    2. Attends meetings of the Council and reports activities to the Executive Board.
    3. Notifies Council of problems or items of special interest to our school.
    4. Participates in Council-sponsored events as a representative of Cedar Lane, including taking a position on the Council to support their work.
    5. This job is usually done in conjunction with another job.
2. Capital Equipment/Set-up Chair and Assistant
  1. Supervises school set-up at the beginning of each year, a fall work day, an end cleanup, and any additional workdays as deemed necessary by the Executive Board.
  2. Makes monthly maintenance checks of the classrooms and outdoor play areas to make sure it is in proper repair and document same on forms provided.
  3. Ensures adequate mulching of playground area at the beginning of school year and whenever necessary throughout the school year.
  4. Ensures adequate sand in sandbox at the beginning of school year and whenever necessary throughout the school year.
  5. Maintains the order and cleanliness of the outdoor shed.
  6. Maintains the playground by keeping it clear of debris and other materials that may be hazardous (i.e. poison ivy).
  7. Responsible for any needed repairs of the indoor school equipment and the outdoor play equipment.
  8. Acts as purchasing agents for any permanent equipment needed.
  9. Responsible for all moving, packing, and transportation.
  10. Keeps and maintains a complete inventory of all permanent school equipment. (i.e. climbers, tables, etc.)
  11. Contact for Teacher/Director regarding needed repairs in classroom, environmental improvements or enhancements (i.e. hooks, cubbies, etc.)
3. Health and Safety Chair
  1. Obtains and files all health records of enrolled students and ascertains that each of these records has a signed report of a recent physical examination by each child's physician in addition to current immunization records and allergy information.
  2. Obtains and files all records of each co-oping parent for the following:
    1. a TB check
    2. criminal background check
    3. current First Aid and CPR certification
    4. updated automobile insurance
    5. field trip release forms
  3. Responsible for compliance with County and State health regulations, especially as they pertain to licensure.
  4. Ascertains quarantine periods for communicable diseases, according to the requirements of the Maryland State Department of Health, informs parents when a case develops in the nursery school, and determines isolation periods for exposed children.
  5. Provides appropriate insurance claim blanks on all injuries and accidents occurring in school.
  6. Ensures availability of accident reports in the classroom.
  7. Keeps completed accident reports and insurance claims on file.
  8. Posts chart of emergency information in classroom.
  9. Maintains up-to-date first aid kits in the classroom, outdoor shed, and for field trips.
  10. Schedules an asbestos inspection in accordance with state regulations.
  11. Performs asbestos checks twice a year in conj unction with the Capital Equipment Chair and keep updated records on file.
  12. Schedules First Aid and CPR training session at the nursery school.
  13. Develops/updates an emergency action plan for the school.
  14. Schedules monthly fire drills with Montgomery Fire Department. Coordinates with Church Liaison and Teacher/Director.
4. Librarian
  1. Maintains a children's library for the school including cataloguing of books, tapes, records, CDs, and other appropriate media.
  2. Works with the Teacher/Director on purchasing new books.
  3. Borrows appropriate materials from the public library to supportn Teacher/Director.
  4. Repairs books as necessary.
  5. Presents to the membership the procedures for borrowing and returning library materials at the August membership meeting.
  6. Conducts annual inventory of collection.
  7. In conjunction with the Fund raising Coordinator, organizes an annual book event such as a Book Fair, used book sale, or book club to benefit the school.
5. Purchasing Chair
  1. Consults with the Teacher/Director and orders all art, snack, and replacement supplies as needed.
  2. Sees that supplies are up-to-date and ready to be used by Teacher/Director and co-oping parents.
  3. Stocks the incoming supplies in the classroom.
  4. Completes the annual MCPPNS supply order form in conjunction with the Teacher/Director and gives it to the MCPPNS representative.
  5. Arranges for pick-up of the MCPPNS supply order and other orders that require pick-up.
  6. Maintains list on bulletin board so that parents/staff can note when supplies are running low.
6. Special Projects Chair
  1. Plans field trips, including carpools, for children in conjunction with Teacher/Director.
  2. Assists Teacher/Director in planning parties for the children and families.
  3. If members would like refreshments at meetings, the Chair will make arrangements to provide them.
  4. Plans after-hour parties for adults, which includes a fall cocktail party to get acquainted, a mid-winter pot luck dinner, and a year-end celebration.
7. Newsletter/Web Site Editor
  1. Produces a weekly e-newsletter containing information of interest to parents.
  2. Gathers information from job positions that are relevant to newsletter on a monthly basis.
  3. Collects Teacher/Director contributions to newsletter.
  4. Disseminates newsletters to parents on the first Monday of each month.
  5. Prepares other flyers, news updates, etc. as requested by Teacher/Director or Executive Board.
  6. Updates the school's web site with new information and photos from school activities.
8. School Photographer
  1. Makes arrangements for a professional photographer to take school photos if desired by membership.
  2. Notifies and plans picture taking days with Teacher/Director and be present to supervise this activity.
  3. Distributes the finished pictures to members and accepting payment for them.
  4. Arranges, with Treasurer, to have money paid directly to photographer.
  5. Coordinates the taking of snapshots of all children throughout the year with parents and Teacher/Director to be used in portfolios, projects, photo albums, etc.
  6. Coordinates the developing of film with the parents.
  7. Videotapes various activities upon approval of the membership and Teacher/Director.
9. Fund Raising Coordinator
  1. To raise a specified amount of money as stated in the budget for that year.
  2. Generates fund raising ideas as needed to meet aforementioned goal. For example, a yard sale, raffles, auction, book fair, pancake breakfast, etc.
  3. Organize and execute any fund raising events with the assistance of the membership.
  4. Works in conjunction with Church Liaison to coordinate possible events with the Church.
10. Other Jobs
The Executive Board, based on the recommendation (s) of the Participation Chair, Membership Chair, and the Teacher/Director, will approve appointment to other jobs based on the needs of the school and the strengths of the members. Such positions have included art or science support and pet care.
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Last Update : August 27 , 2009