*Recruiting and organizing volunteers 

*Organizing fundraisers 

*Sponsoring social events for parents and students

*Facilitating information flow between the school and parents

Why should I volunteer?
*Feel good by helping enhance the quality of The John Cooper School student’s education
*Learn about The John Cooper School community
*Learn about education and parenting issues
*Meet other parents, students, faculty, and staff members
*Have fun!

Parents' Forum Events & Activities:
Click here to see detailed information or visit our Events and Activities page.

Organizational Structure
Parents' Forum is organized through a board composed of an executive committee, grade level representatives, and committee chairs. Policy is set by the Executive Committee which comprises the following officers: President, President-Elect, Vice-President for Communications, Vice-President for Scheduling and Setup, Vice-President for Volunteers, Treasurer, Recording Secretary, Assistant Secretary, three Division Liaisons, Advisor, and Alumni Parent Liaison. The day-to-day activities of Parents' Forum are overseen by committees devoted to each area of support. There are currently 14 designated committees.

For more details about Parents' Forum Board organization, please refer to our Bylaws of Parents’ Forum, Parents’ Forum Handbook, or Parents’ Forum Job Descriptions documents.

Meetings
Meetings are the primary method of communication between the different elements of Parents' Forum. Regular meetings are held as follows:
Board Meetings
The full Parents' Forum Board meets at least three times per year at an orientation meeting in September, the Holiday Luncheon, and the Turnover Tea in May.
Full Board Meetings:    September 8th (Welcome Back Breakfast)
                                  December 1st (Holiday Luncheon)
                                  May 4th (Turnover Tea)
Committee Meetings
Committees meet as needed.
Division Support Meetings
Parents' Forum Division Representatives hold monthly meetings with the corresponding school Division Head, and the Parents' Forum Grade Level Representatives, respectively.
Executive Committee Meetings
These are held the first or second Wednesday of each month as listed below. While intended for Executive Committee business, all board members may attend and Committee Chairs are encouraged to present or submit progress reports. All the meetings are held at 1:30 p.m. in the Student Center, except for the Full Board Meetings listed above and the General Meeting in April. 
Executive Board Meetings: November 3, January 5, and March 2.
General Meetings
Three general meetings are held each year, and all parents are urged to attend. Parents’ Forum events and activities will be highlighted at the October 6 and February 2 meetings. The April meeting is for the installation of the new officers and adoption of the proposed budget. Members of the school administration, or outside speakers, present information about the school or other educational topics at the April meeting. 
General Meetings: October 6 at 1:30 p.m. in the Student Center
                           February 2 at 1:30 p.m. in the Student
                                  Center                         
                           April 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the Student Center
President-Head Meetings
The President and President-Elect of Parents' Forum meet with the Head of School once per month to promote communications between Parents' Forum and the school's administration.

The Parents' Forum Office
The Parents' Forum Office is in the modular building, across from the new gymnasium. For PF room reservations, check the PF room schedule for availability and contact the Vice-President for Scheduling and Setup.

Funding Parents' Forum Dues 
Dues of $20 per student per year as part of tuition.