Melrose Public Schools - Melrose Massachusetts

Lincoln Elementary School

Lincoln: Principal, 5 teachers, 6 parents, 1 community rep Lincoln posts the announcement in their newsletter and posts it as an official agenda. Elections are held using a closed ballot process at a PTO meeting. If it is a non-competitive election, it’s done through voice vote. It is well advertised. Whoever shows up at the PTO meeting gets to vote. About 1-2 months before information is posted in a newsletter describing how many openings there are on site council and what it entails. People who are interested are encouraged to contact the principal to have their name placed on the ballot. The election will take place at the September PTO meeting. The Council will convene for the first time prior to the mandated 40 days (Oct. 10, 2011) following the start of school.