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Parents press board for clarity on PTA and Jericho Educational Foundation communications
Summary
Multiple emails and public comments at the June 12 meeting asked the board to clarify the district’s relationship with PTA units and the Jericho Educational Foundation, citing use of ParentSquare and requests for policy and transparency.
During public comment and a later documents review the board considered written concerns about the district’s ongoing practices with PTA units and the Jericho Educational Foundation (JEF).
A public correspondent asked why fundraising solicitations tied to the JEF were distributed through school-managed channels and whether parents were given a choice or consent before inclusion. The correspondent requested an officer list, bylaws or any policy that authorizes district staff to send communications on behalf of private nonprofits.
Superintendent Hank Grishman replied that partnerships with PTA units and JEF have existed for more than 30 years and that the director of public relations reports to the superintendent; he said any changes in practice would come via board direction. The public speaker followed up stating the response did not address specific concerns and reiterated a FOIA and governance request.
Board members acknowledged the emails and said they would review governance practices; the record shows multiple parents asking for clearer opt-out mechanisms for fundraising messages and written policies describing any formal district affiliation with external nonprofit organizations.
