Our Team

The Mills River School PTO is a dedicated group of volunteers who give their time and efforts to the school. If you ever see one of us around school, in the grocery store, or downtown, feel free to say hello. We are a community that only gets stronger with the bridges that we build.

The Mills River PTO is comprised of its Board Members and Committee members. All Officers must have a child currently enrolled in Mills River Elementary School or must be a member of the Mills River Staff.  An Officer’s service date corresponds directly with the school year.  A term is defined as one school year, with newly elected Officers assuming responsibilities two weeks prior to the end of the current school year. 

See a copy of our Bylaws.

2023-2024

Meet the Board Members

  • Presides at all PTO board and Mills River PTO General and Special meetings. Coordinates the work of the officers and the committees to facilitate educational and extra-curricular activities. Cooperates with the Principal and maintains a supportive relationship between the school and the Mills River PTO. Appoints special committees when needed. Provides a summary year-end report of his/her year in office to give to the President at the joint Board meeting.

  • Acts as an aid to the President, upon request, and assumes the duties of the President during his/her absence. Welcomes new families, and provides them with information on how they can get involved with the PTO. Helps organize the Fall Fundraiser. Provides a written end-of-year report to the new Vice President at the joint Board meeting.

  • Handles all the funds of the Mills River PTO and gives a financial report of the collections and expenditures and calls attention to any unusual items at each Mills River PTO General and Board meeting. Provides a written Part to Date and annual financial statement at each Mills River PTO General meetings. Provides a written year-end report to the new Treasurer I at the joint Board meeting.

  • Maintains an accurate account of all receipts, disbursements, and other pertinent financial information as it pertains to events and purchases sponsored by the Mills River PTO. Disburses funds approved by the Mills River PTO Board. All members of the Mills River PTO Board must be notified of a request for reimbursement of non-budgeted items more than $50.00 without the Mills River PTO membership approval. A majority of the Mills River PTO Board must approve the purchase. Provides a written year-end report to the new Treasurer II at the joint Board meeting.

  • Records in a permanent form all business transacted at each meeting of the Mills River PTO. Submits a copy of the minutes to all officers prior to the next Mills River PTO Board General Meeting. Presents the minutes for approval at the Mills River PTO Board General Meetings. Will keep attendance records for all meetings. Notifies the Mills River PTO members of special meetings called by the Mills River PTO Board five days prior to such meetings. In case of the Secretary’s absence from any meeting, a board member will be appointed to take the minutes. Provides a written year-end report to the new Secretary at the joint Board meeting.

  • Attends or sends a representative to all general membership PTO meetings. Act as advisor and liaison between staff and the PTO organization. Helps maintain open lines of communication between parents and teachers. Helps coordinate PTO sponsored activities in the classroom. Reports on current Teacher activities within Mills River Elementary School. Reports to teachers on PTO activities. Coordinates budget requests by school personnel for consideration by the PTO.

Meet the Committee Members

5th Grade Store
Amanda Ledbetter & Kacie Tilley

Communication Coordinators
Betsy Casebolt & Jessica Lucas

Dads Group
Kevin Ensley

Food Runner
OPEN

Fundraising Committee (includes Fast Pass & Paint the Rock)
Beth Campbell, Carley Dacey, Katherine Dare & Tracy Klaes

SIT - School Improvement Team Representative
Jessica Lucas

SPAC - Superintendent Parent Advisory Committee (appointed position)
Katherine Dare

Staff Appreciation Coordinators
Beth Jacquez, Amy McKinstry & Katie Rusert

Spirit Wear
Tracy Klaes

Volunteer Coordinator
Betsy Casebolt

Web Administrator
Lauren Klocko