Cheers to our 2026-27 PTA Board!

At the March 20th PTA meeting, we elected the PTA Board for the 2026-27 School Year:

 

President:  Betsy Hoover
Executive Vice President: Gowri Rao
Recording Secretary: Vola Grilli
Treasurer: Kirti Chitnis
Financial Secretary: Teny Shapiro
Financial Reviewer: Mini Sanyal
VP Legislation**: Caroline Morris 
VP Volunteers: Carly Gatzert
VP Environment: Liz Biebl & Beth Bittle
Communications: Gina Figone
Historian: Lindsey Scott-Florez, Millie Arora & Kate Scharf
Parliamentarian: Amy Truong & Gabe Westmaas

 

A massive THANK YOU to each of these parents for stepping up to ensure Lafayette Elementary holds the fun community building events that our Leopards love so much!

 

** Are you still PTA-curious?  Well a great way to get a bite-size taste of PTA is by sharing a role and we are still seeking a co-VP Legislation.  Please reach out to parliamentarian@lafayettepta.info to get more information!

🍎 Help Stock the Teachers’ Snack Bar!


Our amazing teachers keep our Leopards learning all day long — let’s help keep them fueled! Please consider donating snacks for the teachers’ lounge. Every treat, healthy or sweet, is deeply appreciated!

 

Sign-up here:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44A8AB28A5F49-58709252-lafayette#/

 

Lafayette School District  Volunteer Requirements for 2025-2026

The district uses "BE A MENTOR," an online portal, to streamline and track volunteer screening.

All volunteers will be required to have TB Screening Clearance AND Live Scan Fingerprinting documentation on file in the Be A Mentor system.  

 

Volunteer fieldtrip drivers will also need to upload their Driver's License and Declaration of Auto Insurance.

 

For instructions on creating or updating your account on the Be A Mentor Website and other common questions, refer to the "Volunteer Requirements" link in the left-hand side menu.

  

Understanding the Importance of Local Support for Our Schools

Did you know that our schools are funded through three main revenue sources: Federal and State funds, local parcel tax, and LPIE donations? Our kids depend on all three, every day. Next year, the current parcel tax is expiring. Lafayette voters will need to vote on a new tax in order to maintain the schools we have today. 

 

It is vital that parents understand this funding balance so we can share what's at stake with our friends and neighbors. Take a look at the slides from the October PTA meeting here - and let us know if you have any questions! 

 

Learn More About LPIE Here

Have questions? Contact the LES PTA President at  president@lafayettepta.info.  

Last Updated:  08-Feb-2026