2025-2026 PTSA Nominating Committee Final Report

May 16, 2024

The Cougar Ridge Elementary PTSA Nominating Committee hereby places the following names into consideration for election for the 2025-2026 Executive Committee of the Cougar Ridge Elementary PTSA Board of Directors:

Co-Presidents: Sarah Quint and Melissa Hirshberg

Vice President: Sarah Harris

Secretary: Natalie Grasteit 

Co-Treasurers: Cora Zhang & Shine Xu

VP of Fundraising: Jennifer Newheiser

Co-VPs of Service & Recognition: Kim Beaudoin & Jessica Wood

VP of Events: Mary Hands

VP of Programs: Ellen Kwor

VP of Membership: Luciana Ito

VP of Communication: Leah Levy

VP of Volunteers: Regina Bustamante

Co-VPs of Outreach: Jeanny Vinogadov & Maria Boesche

The nominating committee has confirmed that all nominees have been a member of a PTSA for at least 15 days prior to the election, and meet other requirements as stated in the WSPTA Uniform Bylaws.  The incoming Board of Directors will be elected at the next General Membership Meeting on May 31, 2025.

Respectfully submitted by:

Kim Beaudoin, Jennifer Newheiser & Leah Levy


2025-2026 PTSA Nominating Committee

The Cougar Ridge Elementary PTSA board has a number of positions available for next year and is currently taking nominations. As a valued member of the Cougar Ridge Elementary School community, we are hoping that you might know someone (or even yourself) who would make a great board member. If so, please take a moment to provide your nominations, including contact information, to our nominating committee.

Timeline

  • March 21, 2025 Meeting: Nominating Committee elected at Cougar Ridge Elementary PTSA General Meeting
  • April 25, 2025:  Nominations due to Nominations Committee.
  • May 16, 2025:  Proposed 2025-2026 slate posted on Cougar Ridge Elementary PTSA website.
  • May 31, 2025:  Elections held during Cougar Ridge Elementary General Membership Meeting (details to come).

2025-2026 Cougar Ridge Elementary PTSA Nominating Committee Members: 

Kim Beaudoin, Jennifer Newheiser & Leah Levy

 

Click here for the detailed description of the positions. 

For questions, contact Kim Beaudoin.

To submit a nomination, complete our Nomination Form.


What is the Nominating Committee?

The charge of the nominating committee is to recognize and recruit the most qualified people available for elected PTSA positions. Having qualified people step into leadership positions will ensure success for many years into the future. 

Who can be on the Nominating Committee?

The nominating committee is the only PTSA committee that is not appointed by the president. This committee is elected by the membership during a membership meeting (usually in January).

Members of the Nominating Committee must be PTSA members.​ The president cannot be a member of this committee, nor may any school or district administrator serve on the nominating committee within the district where he or she is employed. No person may serve on the committee for more than two consecutive years. 

The committee needs a balance of newer and more experienced PTA members, all of whom should be knowledgeable about PTA and who are:

  • Aware of qualified potential nominees
  • Familiar with the eligibility requirements and the qualifications necessary for the offices to be filled
  • Willing and able to devote adequate time to the responsibilities involved and maintain confidentiality.

Thank you!

Cougar Ridge Elementary PTSA