SVUSD School Board Trustee Candidate Forum Trustee Area 5 Candidates Edgar Montes Candidate Questionnaire Candidate Statement from OC Registrar of Voters Kris Spowart Candidate Questionnaire Candidate Statement from OC Registrar of Voters We kindly ask all forum attendees to abide & respect these rules: There will be no substitutes or stand-ins for the candidates No campaign banners, signs, literature, handouts, buttons, tee shirts, or other campaign paraphernalia will be allowed in the debate hall until after the forum has concluded The audience will be asked to refrain from applauding or in other ways demonstrating support or nonsupport for a candidate Candidates will be introduced by full name. Thereafter, "Mr." and "Ms." will be used. The candidates will remain seated at all times during the debate The candidates will not use props, but may bring notes and use a note pad and pens for taking notes during the debate Time limits on responses will be strictly observed. A timekeeper will hold cards, visible to the speaker, indicating how much time remains. When the "stop card" is shown, the speaker must end his/her speech within 10 seconds. The moderator will have the responsibility for enforcing time limits. The moderator also will have the authority to interrupt the proceedings to enforce the ground rules and format that were agreed to by the candidates. The moderator will read the questions The moderator may restate the question The candidates will not interrupt one another No flash cameras and no motor-driven cameras will be used during the debate other than those authorized by the sponsors Candidates are invited to remain after the conclusion of the forum to speak with audience members Candidates will be asked to have their cell phones turned off & not on their person

Timeline & To Do List Summer August September October November Have a casual get together with your new board Add new check signers & take off old ones Update your website with new information Update Future Fund with your board info General To Dos Meet with your Principal Start your membership drive Upload docs to Future Fund At Your Executive Board Meeting Vote to recommend: ado ption of calendar and budget approval of programs, fundraisers & contracts Ratify your appointment of the Parliamentarian and committee chairs Last year’s Auditor - preliminary presentation of the year end audit for prior year - vote to recommend adoption Treasurer - preliminary presentation of the annual financial report for prior year - vote to recommend adoption Appoint a monthly bank reconciliation reviewer Appoint a financial review committee if needed At Your Association Meeting Present and vote to adopt: Budget Calendar 2026-27 End of the Year Audit 2026-27 Annual Financial Report Present and vote to approve: Programs Fundraisers Any contracts Release funds after budget adopti on Ratify your appointment of the monthly bank reconciliation reviewer and audit committee (if needed) Introduce the board and committee chairs Attend SVPTA Meetings & Events Council Meeting - September 2nd @ 6:30pm - SVUSD Board Room SVPTA Training - September 16th @ 6:30pm via Google Meet Candidate Forum - September 30th @ 7:00pm - SVUSD Board room General To Dos Have all executive board and committee chairs complete the conflict of interest form - http://downloads.capta.org/toolkit/forms/ConflictWhistleblower.pdf . The treasurer should keep these. Treasurer should submit membership dues to SVPTA ($6.90 per member). Submit a minimum of 30 members by September 30th Reflections entries due at the school level - winners will need to be passed on to SVPTA Upload docs to SVPTA Attend SVPTA Meetings & Events SVUSD College & Career Fair - October 8 @ 6pm at ETHS SVPTA Roundtable - October 15th @ 7pm via Google Meet General To Dos File taxes and pay charity renewal fee Pay insurance premium - https://aim-companies.com/capta-insurance-renewal/ Treasurer should submit membership dues to SVPTA ($6.90 per member). Upload docs to SVPTA Attend SVPTA Meetings & Events SVPTA Council Meeting on November 19th @ 6:30pm - SVUSD Board Room General To Dos Turn in your school’s Reflections winners to SVPTA TBD Treasurer should submit membership dues to SVPTA ($6.90 per member) Upload docs to SVPTA January February March April May Attend SVPTA Meetings & Events SVPTA Council Meeting on January 21st @ 6:30pm in the SVUSD Board Room General To Dos Treasurer should complete the Worker’s Compensation form online https://aim-companies.com/capta-wcreporting/ Treasurer should submit membership dues to SVPTA ($6.90 per member) Treasurer, Membership & Secretary should hand off books to Auditor/Financial Review Committee Submit an application for a 4th District Award Upload docs to SVPTA At Yo ur Executive Board Meeting Vote to recommend sending members to Sacramento Safari At Your Association Meeting Elect nominating committee Approve sending members to Sacramento Safari Attend SVPTA Meetings & Events President's Roundtable - February 11th @ 7pm via Google Meet General To Dos Trea surer should submit membership dues to SVPTA ($6.90 per member). Provide notice to members: Election meeting - at least 30 days prior to the meeting Proposed slate - at least 28 days prior to the meeting Auditor/Financial Review Committee should have their review completed by the end of the month Upload docs to SVPTA Attend SVPTA Meetings & Events SVPTA Council Meeting & Election - March 19th @ 6:30pm - SVUSD Board Room General To Dos Treasurer should submit membership dues to SVPTA ($6.90 per member) Upload docs to SVPTA At Yo ur Executive Board Meeting Vote to recommend sending members to co nvention Preliminary presentation of the mid-year audit - vote to recommend adoption At Your Association Meeting Election Approve sending members to convention Presentation of the mid-ye ar audit - vote to adopt Attend SVPTA Meetings & Events President's Roundtable - April 15th @ 7pm via Google Meet Reflections Gallery - April 27th @ 6pm in the SVUSD Board room General To Dos Treasurer should submit membership dues to SVPTA ($6.90 per member) President-elect appoints budget committee with Treasurer-elect as chair President-elect should meet with the board-elect to discuss priorities for next year and develop the calendar Upload docs to SVPTA At Yo ur Executive Board Meeting Presentation of the historian report At Your Association Meeting Presentation of the historian report Attend SVPTA Meetings & Events End of the Year Council Meeting & Training - May 20th @ 6pm - Virtual Academy General To Dos Treasurer should submit membership dues to SVPTA ($6.90 per member) Upload docs to SVPTA At Your Last Executive Board Meeting Vote to recommend: adoption of calendar and budget approval of programs, fundraisers & contracts At Your Last Association Meeting Present and vote to adopt: Budget - release funds for summer expenses Calendar Present and vote to approve: Programs Fundraisers Any contracts

Saddleback Valley PTA Council serves the schools in Saddleback Valley Unified School District. Our council represents 25 units and falls within the Fourth District PTA, California State PTA and National PTA.   Welcome! Saddleback Valley PTA Council serves the schools in Saddleback Valley Unified School District. Our council represents 24 units and falls within the Fourth District PTA, California State PTA and National PTA. Upcoming Events Latest News SVPTA Training Slides President & EVP Secretary Treasurer Parliamentarian Membership PTA at its heart is an advocacy organization. With ADVOCACY at the forefront of our organization, we have put together a list of resources supporting the importance of parent involvement in schools, as well as contact information to assist you in advocating for your child through local representatives, state representatives & various agencies. Read More Contact

Advocacy PTA at its heart is an advocacy organization. If you are the new advocacy chair for your PTA, thank you for taking this important position. PTA has a proud history of advocating for programs and legislation that help children be safe, healthy, and successful. Now, you are a part of that vital mission. You may wonder how to begin if you have never done this job before. SVPTA, Fourth District PTA and California State PTA are here to make your job easy! Ed100.org is also a great resource to learn more about California public education. With ADVOCACY at the forefront of our organization, here are resources supporting the importance of parent involvement in schools, as well as contact information to assist you in advocating for your child through local representatives, state representatives & various agencies. 01 The Power of Parents Research underscores the impact of parent involvement in schools. Power-of-Parents-Feb-2014.pdf (edsource.org) 02 PARENTS' RIGHTS - Did you know that parents and caregivers have legal, guaranteed rights to school and student involvement? It’s true: These laws and rules were created and put into effect by families, teachers and concerned community members and groups like the PTA who want the best for our kids. Parents' Rights - California State PTA (capta.org) 03 Proposed Legislation from the CA Assembly & Senate (if you have concern or support of certain bills, here is where you can go to provide your feedback) https://calegislation.lc.ca.gov/Advocates/ Legislator Contacts* *Please note, if you are writing your legislators, you cannot use your PTA title or position on any statewide issue. You must write them as a parent from their district. Find your legislator here - https://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov/ Contact the Governor You may contact Governor Gavin Newsom by mail at: Mailing address: Governor Gavin Newsom 1021 O Street, Suite 9000 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 445-2841 Fax: (916) 558-3160 Submit a comment online Any PTA district, council or unit may recommend action on legislation to the California State PTA Board of Managers. PTA districts, councils, and units are responsible for taking action on local issues originating in school districts, cities, regions, or counties. Laws enacted by local, state and national bodies are primary sources of public policy. Securing adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth is one of the purposes of the organization. Therefore, PTA maintains an active legislation program. PTAs can and must participate actively in the process through which public policy decisions are made. Legislative Chairman PTA is a child advocacy association. Its legislative mission is to speak on behalf of all children and youth at the local, state and federal levels. One of the Purposes of PTA is “to secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth.” PTA promotes and encourages legislative advocacy for the education and welfare of all children and youth. Role of PTA legislation As local officers of the largest grassroots child advocacy organization in the state, PTA legislative advocacy chairs are responsible for demonstrating leadership on children’s issues at the local level by educating PTA members, community members and elected officials about PTA’s issues of concern and legislative priorities and goals. The California State PTA takes positions on issues/legislation based on position statements in the California State PTA Toolkit, California State PTA convention resolutions, California State PTA Legislation Platform and National PTA positions and convention resolutions. The unit, council or district legislative chair provides PTA members with information about PTA positions on current legislation and issues. Advocacy Resources Advocacy Communicator PTAs Nonpartisan Policy OC Voting Information Election Campaigns & the role of PTA Sacramento Safari Current Legislation CAPTA Resolution Process How to Make a Study 1st VP of Advocacy advocacy@svpta.org

CAPTA & 4th District Running Your PTA 4th District Leadership Tips CAPTA Tips for Leaders CAPTA Forms 4th District Forms Building Membership Financials CAPTA Finance Resource Page Insurance Coverage and Service 2024 Guide Advocacy CAPTA Advocacy for PTA Leaders 4th District Advocacy Communicator 4th District Advocacy/ Legislation Parliamentarian Parliamentary Procedure Bylaws & Standing Rules Nominations & Elections Social Media Guidelines for PTAs in California Advocacy Chart Guidelines for PTA Leaders and Members in California Training Videos CAPTA Virtual Summer Leadership Academy President, Part 1 & Part 2 Secretary Treasurer, Part 1 , Part 2 , & Part 3 Parliamentarian Basics Audits Reflections Membership Basics Legislation & Advocacy 4th District Training President General Financial Secretary Parliamentarian Auditor Membership Membresia (Spanish Membership) Reflections

For PTA Presidents Running Your PTA Timeline & To Do List Meetings Sample meeting agenda Meeting Cheat Sheet What Meetings Do You Attend? Election Script Documents What to Upload to SVPTA Upload Your PTA Docs What Docs Has My PTA Uploaded? Points Chart - coming soon Financials Financial Calendar - coming soon Pay Insurance How to Sign a Contract PTA Grants Unit Remittance Form How to Request IRS Letter of Determination Programs & Events Work closely with your principal and office administrator and you can start planning together. If you have any questions, please reach out to - programs@svpta.org Approval Process Insurance Coverage Fiduciary Agreement Approvals from SVUSD Board of Education Meetings Before/After School Vendor List CAPTA Approved Vendor List Forms Conflict of Interest Form Historian Report PTA Event Participation Waiver PTA Photo Release Request for Advanced Payment Form Sample Reimbursement Form SVPTA Unit Remittance Form Sample W9 Workers' Comp Online Form Helpful Links National PTA National PTA Blog California State PTA Fourth District PTA SVUSD Website MYPTEZ CAPTA Toolkit Need Help? Have a Question? president@svpta.com or vp@svpta.org

SVPTA Forms Financial Payment Authorization Form Unit Remittance Form (to submit membership dues) Workers Comp Online Form Fiduciary Agreement Financial Calendar - coming soon Running Your PTA Conflict/Whistleb lower Form Conflict of Interest Policy PTA Event Participation Waiver PTA Photo Release Historian Report Parliamentarian Bylaws Review - 4 Key Steps Bylaws Summary e-Bylaws Worksheet Instructions for Completing Bylaws e-Bylaws How To Election Script Spring 2025 Training Slides President & EVP Secretary Treasurer Parliamentarian Membership

Reflections “What My Culture Means to Me” Is the theme for the 2026-27 Reflections Art Program, which has been bringing the arts to life for more than 10 million students since 1969. California State PTA and its members, families and kids are on the forefront of this amazing program, which increases community awareness of the importance of arts in education. How to Run Reflections at Your School View 4th District Powerpoint Guide View 4th District Training Video Create your online entry form here. Sign in to the correct google account Replace "Template" with your School Name Remember to "Restore" the missing file folders. This will allow you to collect the art entries for every category. Powerpoint to Virtual Form Setup 2024 2023 Understanding the Reflections Virtual Form Video 2023 Virtual Judging Steps (optional) All school winners are due to SVPTA by November 4th and MUST be submitted electronically. Look for more info to come on how to submit your winners. If you have any questions, you can schedule a phone or zoom call with Reflections Chair, so they can walk you through the steps - reflections@svpta.org Reflections encourages students of all ages to: Unleash creative talents and be inspired Express themselves imaginatively in their artwork Experience the fun and joy of making art Tap into critical-thinking skills to create art inspired by the annual theme Receive positive recognition for their original works of art Click here to see the winners of the CAPTA 2025-2026 Reflections Art Program. All students attending PTA schools sponsoring the program are invited to participate and submit original artwork in one of six areas: Dance Choreography Literature Photography Film Production Music Composition Visual Arts Artworks are submitted first to school-level PTAs, where they are first recognized, celebrated and judged by five grade-level divisions, while a non-judged Special Artists division celebrates student artists with special needs. School PTAs then choose a selection of entries to be judged by local PTA units, which are then sent on to councils and then districts for consideration. The final artworks submitted to California State PTA by districts are then considered for Outstanding Interpretation, Awards of Excellence or Awards of Merit. Outstanding Interpretation and Award of Excellence entries then go on to represent California in the final National PTA judging round. Forms and Resources Participant Forms National PTA Reflection CAPTA Reflections Page Reflections Chair reflections@svpta.org

Art Resources STATE SUPPORT ADVOCACY & EDUCATAION VISUAL ARTS PERFORMING ARTS LOCAL RESOURCES SVUSD FOR ARTS PTA SUPPORT California Department of Education : Pertaining to Arts, here is information on California Education Code, content standards, common core, grant funding, and the state superintendent education transformation plan. California Arts Council : As a state agency, the California Arts Council supports local arts infrastructure and programming statewide through grants, programs, and services. Create CA : We advocate for high quality arts education for all students by providing policy expertise and by mobilizing a statewide network of advocates and allied partners. Americans for the Arts : Our program aims to dismantle systemic racism through the arts and humanities. California for the Arts : We’re helping every Californian become an advocate for the arts – from raising awareness on why the arts are so important, to providing programs and services that make our state’s creative sector stronger than ever. NFHS Advocacy : Interscholastic performing arts advocacy for all. Arts for LA : We inform, engage, and mobilize people to advocate for access to the arts across all communities. National Art Education Association : Founded in 1947, the National Art Education Association is the leading professional membership organization exclusively for visual arts, design, and media arts education professionals. Advocacy for Performing Arts : Advocacy is about educating and informing elected officials, the public, and the media about the importance of the performing arts. It is up to us—performing artists, administrators and audience members—to explain the value of the performing arts to lawmakers. Performing Arts Alliance : PAA advocates at the federal level for policies that uniquely impact the nonprofit performing arts sector. LOCA Arts Education : Meet Orange County’s most fascinating visual artists and industry professionals! Enjoy slideshows, demonstrations, and conversations. OC Art Guide : The OC Art Guide based in Orange County, California lists art events - shows, exhibitions, workshops, tours, classes, and more. Festival of Arts classes : Pageant of the Masters sponsored art classes for youth. Kids ages 5 to 12 will enjoy art classes taught by professional artists in mixed-media, ceramics, sculpture & more. Segerstrom Center for the Arts: Segerstrom Center for the Arts is one of the nation’s most respected multi-disciplinary cultural institutions. It is Orange County’s largest non-profit arts organization. The Center remains committed to supporting artistic excellence and offering unsurpassed experiences to engage the community in new and exciting ways through the unique power of live performance and a diverse array of inspiring arts-based education and community engagement programs. Arts Teach : Segerstrom Center for the Arts has a long history of providing performances, workshops, and residencies that use the arts to address the needs of schools throughout Southern California. Museums : Comprehensive list off all 128 art museums that are located in California. STRATEGIC ARTS PLAN (2024-2029) : This refocused and redesigned document bridges our 2018-2023 Arts Education Plan, augmenting and expanding student access to arts education t hroughout SVUSD schools and programs. Throughout this process, our team analyzed the progress made from our previous plan and reflected on opportunities to maintain and/or expand our work towards a guaranteed and viable arts education for all Saddleback Valley Unified students. VAPA recap flyer: Share with your PTA/PTSO/Boosters/Admin/Faculty. SVPTA Arts Advocacy flyer : Share with your PTA/PTSO/Boosters/Admin/Faculty. K-12 STEAM Academy : Saddleback Valley Unified School District believes that students need to be proficient in making innovative connections across a variety of disciplines, particularly in areas related to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Ar t, Mathematics). SVUSD offers a STEAM K-12 Academy with cohesive pathways creating a smooth continuum of STEAM curriculum from kindergarten at Santiago STEAM Magnet to Serrano Intermediate, concluding at El Toro High School. This will prepare students for both college and 21st-century careers. JJ 5th District : PTA canopy over SVPTA for communications and training. CAPTA : PTA canopy over districts for methods and practices.

SVPTA Council offers many programs to benefit our units. Please click on the individual tabs for further information. Step by Step Programs & Events Approval Process Some approvals can take up to 2 months. Please plan your events and programs with a realistic timeframe. 1 STEP 1 Check the AIM insurance guide to make sure the event or program is allowed. * Please NOTE that some items that are approved by AIM are not allowed on SVUSD school campuses - like bounce houses and petting zoos. Check with your school office manager if you have questions.* 2 STEP 2 Connect with your Principal to discuss and get approval for the event or program 3 STEP 3 Discuss at your executive board meeting and vote to recommend: event or program adding a line item to the budget, if needed any contracts to be signed ** Contracts should only be signed for events or programs taking place off campus or before or after school. All events or programs happening during school hours must be signed by SVUSD. ** 4 STEP 4 Once the event o r program h as been recommended for approval, at a general meeting vote to: approve event or program & adding a line item to the budget, if needed release funds approve any contracts to be signed ** Contracts should only be signed for events or programs taking place off campus or before or after school. All events or programs happening during school hours must be signed by SVUSD. ** STEP 5 Most events or programs now require SVUSD approval. Follow the quetions below to find out what you need to make this happen. 5 Is your event or program happening at your school? YES NO, but students will attend during school hours NO & after/before school or with adults only Go to the next question No further action is needed from SVUSD, but additional PTA insurance rules must be followed: STEP 6 Obtain a Hold Harmless Agreement and Evidence of Insurance from each vendor, concessionaire or service provider that is used. OR Choose a vendor from the CAPTA approved list of vendors . These vendors may be used without requiring any additional insurance information or the Hold Harmless agreement. STEP 7 Once approved and funds have been released at a general meeting you can sign the contract ( view the proper way to sign contracts ) and pay the vendor directly. Go to the next question When is your event or program happening? DURING SCHOOL BEFORE OR AFTER SCHOOL STEP 6 Work with your school office manager to get this event or program approved. They will give you details on what is needed and if your vendor has a blanket contract for the year. !! IMPORTANT !! Do NOT sign any contracts or pay the vendor directly. This all needs to be handled by the district. STEP 7 You will need to gift the payment for the event or program directly to the school district. Create a Fiduciary Agreement to be sent with a check written out to SVUSD and give them both to your office manager to send. For vendor payment, the office manager should submit an invoice to Accounts Payable in Fiscal Services after services have been rendered in order for payment to be issued to the vendor. If the vendor has any questions about payment, have them contact your office manager. STEP 8 Once your event or program has been approved at a SVUSD Board of Education meeting, your school office manager will receive a copy of the signed contract and you can schedule your event or program. View approvals from SVUSD Board of Education Meetings STEP 6 Download this AIM form . Fill in your PTAs info at the top and add Saddleback Valley Unified School District under "Additional Insured Information." Print and sign (electronic/ typed signatures not accepted) and email a scanned copy to capta @aim-companies.com . Have them email you a copy of the Certificate of Insurance with the addition. This will be good for the entire year. STEP 7 Email agreements@svusd.org to fill out a facilities request form. These vendors have already been approved BUT yo u must email agreements@svusd.org with your event info - date and time and a copy of the Certificate of Insurance from Step 6. STEP 8 Obtain a Hold Harmless Agreement from each vendor, concessionaire or service provider that is used. OR Choose a vendor from the CAPTA approved list of vendors . These vendors may be used without requiring any additional insurance information or the Hold Harmless agreement. STEP 9 Once approved and funds have been released at a general meeting you can sign the contract (view the proper way to sign contracts ) and pay the vendor directly.

Membership Joining PTA supports local, state and national efforts to improve the education of children and the lives of families. Membership provides the opportunity for individuals to raise their voices with others throughout the state and nation on issues affecting children, youth and families. PTA involvement helps build leadership, communication and advocacy skills. It provides members with opportunities to participate in an educational partnership with administrators and teachers. PTA members are a valuable community resource for starting and maintaining projects to benefit children and youth. What do you need to prepare for your membership drive? Create an information guide or newsletter to send to your parents, outlining why they should join PTA. Make sure your web store is ready for your membership drive. Many units already have an online store they can use but if not, you have the option of the TOTEM system. Membership Resources Links National PTA Membership Campaign CAPTA Building Your Membership Social Media Graphics Facebook Cover Image Twitter Cover Image Small Tile Square Other Graphics Join PTA Today All Children are Our Children logo 2nd VP of Membership membership@svpta.org

Your one-stop-shop for everything relating to Arts at SVUSD Studies show arts education not only decreases feelings of anxiety, depression, and isolation but also positively impacts all-around academic performance . As students struggle through this ever changing world, the Arts are not a luxury, they are a tool for recovery and confidence . Mission Statement : Our committee's goal is to build and support a robust Arts culture for our students and families of SVUSD. We will advocate for the arts through elected officials, legislation, education, and delivery of information, while facilitating a relationship between school sites and Saddleback District. We are reliable and transparent when communicating about the budget for campus programs. We will continue to provide a platform that encompasses all art opportunities by filtering relavent information abut local resources and school site activities. Sp otlight of the month DID YOU KNOW? California Prop28 provides additional funding for arts and music education (K‑12 and charter schools) by annually allocating from the state General Fund an amount equaling 1% of required state and local funding for public schools.This will be a ongoing minimum source of income to supplement arts education programs. More info on our Funding page below. SVUSD Calendar of Art Events WHAT SCHOOL DO YOU WANT TO LOOK AT? (Directory of art activities per campus) A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z WOULD YOU LIKE TO GET INVOLVED? We would love to extend you an invitation. Please inquire . California's Education code promises visual art, music, dance, theater and media arts classes to each K-12 student. Section 51220 California Education Code 2020 S tudents with an arts education are 5 times more likely to stay in school, 3 times more likely to get a bachelor’s degree, and 4 times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement. "Arts and Achievement in at Risk Youth..." NEA 2012 Especially important during this time of trauma and upheaval, students need to develop self-management and self-discipline, interpersonal and relationship skills, and self-expression. Numerous studies show the arts support the development of all of these essential skills. "The Connection Between Art, Healing..." APHA 2010 DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT THE ARTS? Please let us know if we can help . VAPA RESOURCES REFLECTIONS FUNDING SHARE