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The duties of each position can be flexible and split between more than one person. If you are interested in joining SEPTA’s Executive Board please contact president@arlingtonsepta.org or vice-president@arlingtonsepta.org.
Current Opportunities
PRESIDENT and VICE-PRESIDENT
The President serves as chair of the Board in accordance with the Bylaws, but both work hand in hand to oversee PTA operations and budget, and presides at all PTA meetings. Represents the PTA in meetings with members, school officials and county administrators. Balances and advocates for the various needs of the organization, membership and APS parents, staff and students s/he represents.
TREASURER
Responsible for managing all PTA budgets and financials, through the use of good accounting and in accordance with Bylaws.
SECRETARY
Records the minutes of all meetings of PTA meetings and perform other delegated duties as assigned.
MINI-GRANTS CO-CHAIR
Coordinate promotion of the Mini-Grants to schools, teachers and the SEPTA community. Gather a committee to evaluate proposals and inform grantees of their award status. Order and distribute items from approved grants to APS teachers and staff. Duties are primarily August to December.
SPRING AWARDS CHAIR
Develop and coordinate a team of volunteers to help prep and execute the annual awards event. Compile nominations and work with volunteer nomination reviewers to vote on award recipients. Communicate with nominees , presenters and APS staff. Duties mostly run from March to May.
2025-26 Arlington SEPTA Executive Board
| President | Sascha Foertsch | president@arlingtonsepta.org | |
| Executive VP | Laura Swanson | vice-president@arlingtonsepta.org | |
| Past Presidents | Cecilia Kline and Jenn Seiff | pastpresident@arlingtonsepta.org | |
| Treasurer | Emily Hicks | treasurer@arlingtonsepta.org | |
| Secretary | Friederike Niepmann | info@arlingtonsepta.org | |
| VPs Programming | Janet Sater | events@arlingtonsepta.org | |
| VP Membership | Deirdre McDermott | membership@arlingtonsepta.org | |
| VP Fundraising | Emily Remus | fundraising@arlingtonsepta.org | |
| VP Communications | Alison Cassels | communication@arlingtonsepta.org | |
| Mini-Grants Chairs | Pip Wilson and Janet Sater | minigrants@arlingtonsepta.org | |
| Advocacy Chair | Dana Milburn | advocacy@arlingtonsepta.org | |
| Awards Chair | Margy Dunn | awards@arlingtonsepta.org | |
| Parent Liaison Coordinator | Kristin Gillig | parentliaisons@arlingtonsepta.org | |
| Espacio Hispano Chair | vacant | espaciohispano@arlingtonsepta.org | |
Arlington SEPTA Committees
Advocacy
Nominating
Awards
Mini-Grant
Fundraising
Communications