Great Information as Listed in Our Directory

2009-2010 PYLUC PROGRAM THEME **pending**

….a message to our parents:

Dear Presidents and Friends of PTA:

Thank you for being part of an extraordinary association of individuals promoting the highest standards of education for all children. As the motto says “every child, one voice” and that sums up our commitment to serve the needs of all children with a single voice of support.

At the PTA Council meetings listed in this directory, you will find the tools and encouragement you need to do the best job for the students in our school district. You will receive guidance, assistance and training (if necessary) in order to steer your PTA along the path to success. Every month, there will be the opportunity to receive updates from our school district superintendent, Dr. Dennis Smith, and the school district information officer, Ms. Rosemary Gladden. The PTA Council enjoys a close and productive working relationship with the school district administration and we appreciate the ongoing collaboration and cooperation. The aim of every PTA/PTSA is to enhance the educational experience for all students and PTA Council will assist your endeavors whenever and however possible. Together, we can accomplish wonderful things for our PTA/PTSA’s and enrich the lives of over 27,000 students in the Placentia Yorba Linda School District.

Please take a moment to look through our site and make a note of the meetings and the due dates for various important items. Also, kindly remember to send a substitute, in the event that you are unable to attend the meetings because we need a quorum to conduct our business as stated in our bylaws.

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Be an Advocate for Your Child’s Education!

To advocate is to be a proponent. Being interested, involved and inquisitive when your child enters school is an example of advocacy. Advocacy builds stronger schools. Communicate with everyone involved in your child’s education, including your child. Become aware of the issues your child faces every day in the classroom. TALK TO YOUR CHILD - ASK YOUR CHILD...Find out what your child likes about school, and how your child feels about a typical day at school. Talk to your child’s teacher. A teacher may have insights you do not have about your child. Share your insights too! Be positive. If you suspect there is a problem, ask for the teacher’s input. Finding answers may take time.

Is your child struggling? Research. Speak with your child’s doctor. Browse book stores, libraries and the Internet for valid information, i.e., California PTA www.capta.org, National PTA www.pta.org, and California Department of Education www.cde.ca.gov. Speak with other parents; their children might be having similar experiences. Attend parent education evenings. Volunteer in the classroom, on field trips; attend school events and meetings. You will learn how your school and school district educates and supports your child.

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PYLUC EXECUTIVE BOARD & CHAIRPERSON RESPONSIBILITIES

President: Directs the affairs of the Council in cooperation with other members of the Executive Board.

First Vice-President: In charge of organizational services; chairs the Founders Day Program and more.

Second Vice-President: In charge of budget and finance, chairs the Budget Committee.

Third Vice-President: In charge of extension and leadership, organizes officer training and more.

Treasurer: Keeps permanent records that track gross income, receipts, and disbursements; pays bills.

Secretary: Keeps an accurate record (minutes) of each meeting; keeps updated list of all members.

Auditor: Audits books twice yearly and presents report at Council meetings for adoption.

Historian: Assembles and preserves the record of activities and achievements of the PTA Council.

Corresponding Secretary: Handles correspondence; notifies members of meetings.

Parliamentarian: Reviews and studies the Council’s bylaws and standing rules annually; oversees election.

Convention: Organizes PYLUC board members and units’ attendance at the California State PTA convention.

Honorary Service: Chairs the Honorary Service Awards committee; oversees the selection process and presents awards.

Hospitality: Secures refreshments and room set-up for Council meetings, the Installation Dinner and special events.

Legislation: Informs members on PTA’s position on legislative issues; attends the Sacramento Safari.

Membership: Oversees membership for all PYLUC units; tracks per capita

submissions to Fourth District.

Reflections: Promotes Reflections campaign, oversees judging and submissions

through proper channels.

Scholarship: Oversees PYLUC Senior Scholarship program and presents scholarships at Installation Dinner.

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LEGISLATIVE CONTACTS as of 7/20/09

ORGANIZATION ADDRESS PHONE FAX E-MAIL ADDRESS

Placentia-Yorba Linda 1301 E. Orangethorpe Ave.

Council of PTA/PTSAs Placentia, CA 92870 714/996-2550

PYLUC 1301 E. Orangethorpe Ave.

Julie Niali (Council President) Placentia, CA 92870 714/996-2550 jjnibali@adelphia.net

Fourth District PTA 1520 Brookhollow Dr., #40

Patty Jordan (District President) Santa Ana, CA 92705 714/241-0495 714/241-0497 president@fourthdistrictpta.org

California State PTA 2327 "L" St.

Jo Loss (Sate President) Sacramento, CA 95816 916/440-1985 916/440-1986 www.fourthdistrictpta.org

541 N. Fairbanks Ct., #1300

National PTA Chicago, IL 60611 312/670-6782 312/670-6783 info@pta.org

1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW

President Barack Obama Washington, DC 20050 202/456-1414 www.whitehouse.gov

1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW

Vice-President Joe Biden Washington, DC 20050 202/456-1414 www.whitehouse.gov

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger State Capitol Building

Sacramento, CA 95814 916/445-2841 916/558-3160 www.gov.ca.gov

Senator Barbara Boxer 312 N. Spring St., #1748

D-California Los Angeles, CA 90012 213/224-0357 202/224-0357 senator@boxer.senate.gov

(Los Angeles office covers OC) **************************************

112 Hart Senate Office Building

Washington, DC 20510 202/224-3553 202/228-1338 senator@boxer.senate.gov

Senator Dianne Feinstein 750 "B" St., #1030

D-California San Diego, CA 92101 616/231-9712 619/231-1108 senator@feinstein.senate.gov

(San Diego office covers OC) *************************************

112 Hart Senate Office Building

Washington, DC 20510 202/224-3841 202/228-3954 senator@feinstein.senate.gov

Representative Gary Miller 1800 E. Lambert Rd., #150

42nd District; R-California

Brea, CA 92821
714/257-1142 714/257-9242 gary.miller@mail.house.gov

Representative Ed Royce 1110 E. Chapman Ave., #207

40th District; R-California Orange, CA 92866 714/744-4130 714/744-4056 ed.royce@mail.house.gov

POSITION VACANT 9-9-09 210 W. Birch St., #202

72nd District; R-Yorba Linda Brea, CA 92821 714/672-4734 714/672-4737