PARENTS’ COALITION “REP” JOB DESCRIPTION

Role & Purpose of Reps

As a representative of the Parents’ Coalition of Bay Area High Schools, your main purpose is to promote the events and resources offered by the Coalition to your school Parents’ Association.

Your role serves as a link between the school(s) your child or children attend, and the Parents’ Coalition. In addition to the fellow parents at your school, school administration such as the counselor, or Parents’ Association Board may contact you for information. It is additionally effective if a Rep leads and/or supports a working committee (eg. Forums/Events, Issues & Choices, Publications, Communications/Publicity, Rep Coordination), as this increases your knowledge and experience with the Coalition.
Two or three parents represent each school, and each parent usually commits to two years, often with a second year Rep helping a first year Rep. This aids in a smooth transition as Parent Reps move on.

Description of Reps’ Activities (can be shared amongst Reps at your school)

• Attend Coalition Forums during the school year and share Parents’ Association (PA) and school resource information with the Coalition as requested.

• As a liaison between your school and the Coalition, attend monthly PA meetings to publicize Coalition activities and resources.

• Coordinate the inclusion of the quarterly PARENTEEN newsletter and monthly Coalition Forum information in your school mailings, so that the parent body is informed about Coalition events and forums.

• Recruit parents from your school’s volunteer list who express interest in the Coalition and help them find a way to participate.

• Respond to calls from parents and school staff who wish to use Coalition resources or know more about the Coalition and its events.

• Participate in additional Coalition support according to interest and availability.

• Train your successor by maintaining and sharing relevant documentation such as Yearly Coalition Forum Calendar, Council Planning meetings, Rep and Committee names and numbers, Coalition Brochure, Resource list, etc.


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