Thanks to Audrey Womack for the Nominations Training Lunch and Learn she provided. If you missed the training, please see the attachment below with the slide overview.

If you have questions about the Nominating or Elections process OR if you have ideas about future trainings you'd like to see, let us know!

Also, here is the direct link to the Governance page on Texas PTA's Web site. From this link you can get to the link to request a copy of your Bylaws and you can also get to the page for Nominations and Elections.

https://www.txpta.org/governance

If you ever have a question about status or compliance, you can access this link to check your status.

PTA in Texas works tirelessly to ensure the health and happiness of all students. With the U.S. vaping crisis now at a dangerous new high among teens, Texas PTA recognizes the urgency to address this critical situation well before the start of the 87th Legislative Session next year. Students as young as middle school are becoming sick because of this popular yet lethal trend, and much of this crisis is playing out every day in schools across the state.

On February 25, beginning at 12:00 pm, Texas PTA is hosting the first-ever Straight Talk at the Capitol: A Matter of Life and Breath. Three panels will give students, parents, and physicians an opportunity to share their stories on vaping and discuss what can be done – at home, in school, and at the state level. Questions will be taken in advance and addressed as time allows.

THREE WAYS YOU CAN PARTICIPATE in this IMPORTANT EVENT:

The event will be live-streamed from the Texas PTA facebook page. Parents, teachers and students can watch live from anywhere.

The event will be recorded so those who can't tune in live will be able to watch it later.

The Northwest ISD Council of PTAs will be hosting a local watch party in Classroom A of the Texas Health Resources Harris Hospital Alliance. Doors open at 11:30am.

And as always, please join your local PTA at joinpta.org. When we are united as a community about the things we care about, our voices will be heard!

NISD Council of PTAs is pleased to offer one scholarship to graduating senior at each NISD high school, who will be in enrolled in an accredited college, university or technical/vocational institute in the summer or fall immediately following his/her high school graduation.

The purpose of the scholarship is to support NISD students who are focused on achieving career goals through higher education or purposeful choices in their future. In evaluating each application, the scholarship committee will also consider service and participation in school activities and community involvement.

Application are now being accepted for the 2020 NISD Council of PTAs scholarship. Please review the guidelines for application and complete the necessary paperwork by April 1, 2020.

Guidelines for Submission in order to qualify the applicant must complete and submit the following:

• Application Form

• A resume listing school activity, community involvement, special recognitions and awards the applicant received in high school. Also, list any work/volunteer experience during the high school years including any PTA/PTSA experience.

• A copy of High School Transcript (can be printed from Home Access)

• Write a 300 to 500-word essay that describes a time in your life that has shaped who you are as a person and what traits you possess that will help you be successful in your next level of education and career.

• 2 Letter of Recommendation: person or professional (excluding relatives)

ALL documents must be received by April 1, 2020

Submission of additional materials will not be considered

If you have any questions please email nmeyers.pta@gmail.com.

Graduating Seniors, here is a list of scholarships available to you from the PTA/PTSAs in Northwest ISD Council. If you campus/PTA offers additional scholarships and you'd like them listed here, please contact Anthony Tosie at atosie@nisdtx.org.

Nominations are now open!

Do you know educators who back the future of every child? Do you know an amazing teacher, principal, or superintendent who gives a little bit extra to make sure all students are successful? 'Share the Love' and nominate those outstanding educators from your community.

The Road to Educator of the Year

• Step One: The community submits nominations between January 30 - February 16, 2020, for their favorite educator.
• Step Two: Between February 17 - 29, 2020, each nominee receives an email containing a link to submit their responses to the prompts below.
• Step Three: PTA Leaders review the nominations and responses and select the Texas PTA Educators of the Year for 2020.
• Winners are recognized in front of their peers and hundreds of PTA Leaders at LAUNCH and again by their school district.

Below is a detailed overview of all required questions within the nomination process. Once a nomination is begun, any information entered will not be saved if the application is closed before completion. We suggest preparing your responses in advance to help ensure a smooth application process. Download a Nomination Summary.

Nominator and Nominee Information

• Contact information (name, address, phone, and email)
• Email addresses are required for all nominees
• School district and PTA name (nominators only)
• School district, campus, and grade-level information (nominees only)

Nominee Profile

All responses must be a minimum of 50 words and cannot exceed 150 words.

• The mission of PTA is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. Describe how this educator helps achieve this mission through their support of PTA programs, parent education, family engagement or advocacy efforts.
• Explain how this educator has created a unique, creative and positive learning environment that has impacted student learning in the (classroom/campus/district).
• Directly involving parents and families in a student’s school life has the greatest impact on their success. How does this educator partner with families to be active participants in the education of their children and engage them at both home and school?

Support for funding public education cannot be taken for granted and every vote makes a difference!

Northwest ISD Council of PTAs and Texas PTA are nonpartisan organizations that work to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.

We do not endorse candidates, but we do advocate for laws that further the education, physical and mental health, welfare, and safety of children and youth, and also advocate for fiscal responsibility regarding public tax dollars in public education funding.

Voting in primary elections matters immensely because those candidates potentially play a pivotal and decisive role in public education.

Vote to exercise your civic right!

https://apps.texastribune.org/features/2020/voter-guide-primaries/

Planning to vote in the Tuesday, March 3, 2020 Texas Primary Election in Texas? Make sure you’re registered!

Last Day to Register to Vote - Monday, February 3, 2020

First Day of Early Voting - Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Last Day of Early Voting - Friday, February 28, 2020

Tuesday, March 3, 2020 - Primary Election

Register to vote and mark your calendars!

More information on mail ballots and other voting information: https://www.votetexas.gov/index.html

Local Elections-

Northwest ISD will have a NISD Board of Trustees Election on May 2, 2020.

Applications to be placed on the Northwest Independent School District regular election ballot began being submitted on January 15 and close on February 14.

https://www.nisdtx.org/about/board_of_trustees/election_information

Last Day to Register to Vote, Thursday, April 2, 2020

First Day of Early Voting Monday, April 20, 2020

Last Day of Early Voting Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Election Day Saturday, May 2, 2020

Spread the word to high school students registered to vote!

NISD Longe Range Planning Committee (LRPC)

The NISD LRPC was asked to collectively study and prioritize NISD’s growth and facility needs for future building projects, and then provide recommendations to the Northwest ISD Board of Trustees on any future bond referendum. All information used by the LRPC can be found at https://nisdtxlrpc.org

This article is helpful with understanding NISD fast growth and LRPC: https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-worth/keller-roanoke-northeast-fort-worth/education/2020/01/27/fast-growth-in-northwest-isd-drives-facilities-planning-could-mean-2020-bond-package/

The NISD LRPC concluded its recommendation and presented to the NISD Board of Trustees on January 30th, at an open and public hearing. The presentation: https://www.nisdtx.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_232117/File/School%20Board/Board%20Agendas/Board%20Presentation/2020/Jan%202020/AG%20013020%20-%20Long%20Range%20Planning%20Committee%20Recommendations%20-%20Presentation.pdf

The Board has the authority to accept, modify, or reject the recommendations. The next NISD Board of Trustee meeting will be held on Feb 10, and they have until Feb 14 to decide for a May 2020 bond election.

If the NISD school board calls for the bond election, NISD Council of PTAs Executive Board will consider supporting the bond by bringing a resolution of support to the NISD Council of PTAs for a vote. Between when a resolution of support is introduced and the NISD Council of PTAs votes, every local campus PTA will be given the opportunity to vote their support for the resolution. Four members of the NISD Council of PTAs Executive Board served on the NISD LRPC and can attend any meeting necessary to discuss facts about the LRPC process and decision.

For continual information on NISD Council of PTAs Advocacy, follow www.facebook.com/pg/NISDCouncilofPTAsAdvocacy. Any additional questions or comments email Advocacy Chair Joe Washam (Justin Elementary School) at nisdptaadvocacy@gmail.com

Expo celebrates future-ready learning by involving students, teachers, and the community in an exhibition of Northwest ISD’s innovative and inspiring educational opportunities. At Expo, students from all over the district present and share their skills, strengths, and passions with the world.

Please join us at Expo 2020 as we celebrate what is sure to be an unforgettable night on February 27, 2020 at Northwest High School.

Email: northwestisdcouncilpta@gmail.com
Website: northwestisdcouncil.my-pta.org
Location: PO Box 42, Roanoke, TX 76262
Facebook: facebook.com/NorthwestISDCouncilPTA
Twitter: @NWCOUNCILPTA