Committees

A public school of our size has many needs, and part of the way we meet those needs is through the work of our committees. Committees are a great way to connect with other people who share your interests, passions, and skills. We encourage every caretaker to join at least one committee to plug in to the PS9 community.

There is no commitment required to join a committee, you can join a committee on Konstella to be part of the conversation, and volunteer your time as you’re able throughout the school year. Some committees meet monthly, others connect on an as-needed basis. Some are already very active, others need a few motivated people to jump in and get the conversation started. 

If you are interested in being a committee chair, reach out to our PTO President.

Advocacy

Develops strategy and organizes advocacy to city officials and other elected offices to get our public school students what they need.

Chair: Position Open
Contact: pto-advocacy@ps9brooklyn.org

 

Communications

Helps host our PTO meetings and gets information out to our community. 

Chair: Corresponding Secretary
Contact: pto-communications@ps9brooklyn.org

 

Environmental Action

Encourages a culture of sustainability and environmental responsibility in our school and the greater community.

Chair: Position Open
Contact: environmental-action@ps9brooklyn.org

 

Events

Supports and organizes events throughout the school year that bring our community together. 

Chair: VP of Events
Contact: events@ps9brooklyn.org

 

Free Store

Maintains a "store" inside the school where we share goods freely with each other as a community.

Chairs: Martha Elliot
Contact: freestore@ps9brooklyn.org

 

Fundraising

Plans events, runs our online auction, and brainstorms new ways to generate the funds needed to meet our budget goals.

Chairs: VP of Fundraising
Contact: pto-fundraising@ps9brooklyn.org

 

Garden

Hosts gardening events, native plant sales, and helps run our biodiversity-focused garden education program. All are welcome, no gardening experience required.

Chair: Susan Joy
Contact: garden@ps9brooklyn.org

 

Grants

Helps secure, manage, and execute grants and capital funding in coordination with our administration.

Chair: Mary Jane Skelly, Matt Buttram
Contact: pto-grant-writing@ps9brooklyn.org

 

Nominations

Engages with the community to find leaders in our membership and helps run our PTO and SLT elections.

Chair: Dhaya Ramarajan, Sophie Karp, Micheline Russell-Brown
Contact: nominations@ps9brooklyn.org

 

Spanish

Supports our dual language program and finds ways for us to celebrate Hispanic culture throughout the year.

Chair: Cecilia Reboursin, Jess Robb
Contact: pto-spanish@ps9brooklyn.org

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)

Advocates for equity and inclusion, and celebrates the beautiful diversity in our school and community. Learn more about the exciting work we are doing, and join us.

Chairs: Sacha Wynne
Contact: edi@ps9brooklyn.org

 

Wellness

Works to support the physical health and mental and emotional wellness of our school community members.

Chair: Jana Chandler-Ligon, Sophie Karp
Contact: wellness@ps9brooklyn.org

Standing committees are required by the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)'s bylaws, and are necessary in order for the organization to function.

 

Audit

Can conduct an internal audit of the financial affairs of the PTO as needed.
Chair: Position Open
Email: pto-audit@ps9brooklyn.org

 

Budget

Sets our financial goals each year and presents us with a budget to vote on in June.

Chair: Treasurer
Email: pto-budget@ps9brooklyn.org

 

Governance

Maintains the PTO bylaws and policy handbook, and organize and train incoming PTO officers.

Chair: Parliamentarian
Email prefix: pto-governance@ps9brooklyn.org

 

Membership

The Membership committee encourages family and caregiver participation through recruitment and outreach.

Chair: President
Email: pto-membership@ps9brooklyn.org