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2026-27 Supporters of Braddock Drive Elementary School (SBDES) Nomination & Election Process
2026-27 Supporters of Braddock Drive Elementary School (SBDES) Nomination & Election Process
Join the SBDES Board!
Building a strong school community starts with parents like you! SBDES is seeking nominees for the 2026-2027 Board, striving to represent all of our school programs and every grade level. Please nominate yourself or someone you know who may be a great fit for our volunteer Board.
Every year, we hold elections to find dedicated community members to lead our booster club. These roles are vital because they directly support our students by funding programs, organizing fundraising events, and ensuring our students and teachers have the resources they need.
We would love to have your unique perspective on the team. Whether you have plenty of time to give or just a little, there is a place for you here—joining the Board is a fantastic way to make a real difference for our kids! Board members officially meet monthly throughout the year, with much of the work being completed outside these meetings.
Timeline
Nominations
May 7, 2026 = Nominations open
May 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM PT = Nominations close
May 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM PT = Deadline for nominees to accept/decline nomination
Election (only If roles are contested)
May 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM PT = Deadline to submit personal statements in English & Spanish
May 27, 2026 = Voting begins
June 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM PT = Voting ends
Results
June 8, 2026 = Nominees notified of results by email
June 9, 2026 = Results announced via email
June 12, 2026 = Transition Board Meeting Welcome (tentative)
July 1, 2026 = New SBDES Board begins
Nominations may be made until May 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM PT.
Nomination and Election Process
Nominating/Voting Process - A link to the electronic ballot is made available to all members. Only one vote per family of a currently enrolled student is permitted. Voting parent/guardian must be a registered member of SBDES. In case of duplicate votes, only the first vote submitted will be counted. All votes are kept confidential.
Nominee Eligibility - Any parent, caregiver, or guardian of a child attending (or enrolled to attend) Braddock Drive Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year is eligible to nominate themselves or another qualified parent/guardian for an open SBDES Board role.
All nominees must be approved LAUSD volunteers (or have a pending application, and commit to being an approved volunteer to start the school year).
Multiple Nominations - Members may nominate themselves or another member. You may submit as many nominations as you choose. A person may be nominated for multiple roles but may ultimately only accept one Board position.
Deadline to nominate a candidate is May 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM PT.
Nomination Acceptance - Nominees will be informed by the SBDES Board of their nominations via email. Please add BraddockSBDES@gmail.com to your contact list to ensure the nomination message makes it into your inbox. Nominees must respond to the email, and either accept or decline their nomination according to the deadlines in the above timeline. It will be assumed that nominees who neither accept nor decline by the deadline will have declined their nomination.
Elections - Only in the instance of a contested role, where multiple nominees have been chosen for the same seat, will an electronic election be performed to determine a winner, as specified by the timeline above.
Board Member roles for upcoming school year are as follows:
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer (Lead + Assistants)
Communications Chair
Internal Fundraising Chair
External Fundraising Chair
At-Large Member (4+ positions)
SBDES Board Positions
President: Serves as a primary voice for the Board. Responsible for setting the big-picture strategy, coordinating monthly meetings, setting agendas, and supporting all fundraising efforts. (This role requires 1 year of prior SBDES Board service).
Vice President: Serves alongside the President as a voice for the Board. Collaborates on leadership duties, monitors the SBDES email, and supports all fundraising activities.
Secretary: The administrative heart of the Board. Manages meeting minutes, maintains corporate files, oversees the SBDES newsletter.
Treasurer: Our lead for financial oversight. Responsible for tracking donations and providing progress updates, managing disbursements, issuing tax receipts (if not already provided by third-party donation platforms) , and preparing state/federal filings. A background in accounting or finance is ideal!
Communications Chair: The creative voice of SBDES. Establishes and manages social media presence, website updates, and designs the visual materials (flyers/graphics) used for all school events.
Internal Fundraising Chair: Our bridge to Braddock families. Leads the Annual Giving drive, Read-a-thon, and Run-a-thon. This role works closely with External Fundraising and other volunteer committees (like the Auction Committee) to bridge the gap between groups.
External Fundraising Chair: Our bridge to the local business community. Responsible for securing corporate sponsorships, restaurant nights, and identifying local grant opportunities.
Member-at-Large (4+ available): Versatile roles focused on direct campus impact and being a representative voice across all school programs. Below are examples of areas where you can choose to focus your efforts.
On-Campus Liaison: Serving as the connector between the Board and other volunteer committees.
Events Support: Tabling at activities and helping organize events.
Marketing Support: Assisting the Communications Chair with design and flyer distribution.
Financial Support: Assisting the Treasurer with bookkeeping and administrative tasks.
SBDES Board Descriptions
President: Presides over the SBDES Annual Meeting and is responsible for setting up monthly meetings and agendas for Board meetings. Prepares/reviews all Federal and State filings. Supports all fundraising activities. Responsible for checking SBDES email account. The President is a co-signer on the SBDES bank account.
Vice President: Collaborates closely with and shares duties with the President. Supports all fundraising activities. The Vice President may be a co-signer on the SBDES bank account.
Secretary: Responsible for taking minutes at the Annual Meeting and at each Board meeting. Also responsible for checking SBDES email account, responding to or forwarding emails as needed. Maintain corporate files and review contracts. Prepares/reviews all Federal and State filings, as needed. Coordinates communications, including SBDES newsletter, to the parent body and supports all fundraising activities. Works closely with the President and Communications Chair. Legal background is preferable. The Secretary may be a co-signer on the SBDES bank account.
Treasurer: The Treasurer is responsible for keeping track of all donations, sending tax receipts to donors if not already provided by third-party donation platforms, tracking disbursements. Prepare and review all Federal and State filings. Liaise with vendors. The Treasurer is a co-signer on the SBDES bank account. The Treasurer also seeks opportunities to reduce administrative costs without compromising quality. Knowledge of basic accounting software and a solid bookkeeping or finance background (such as a CPA) is highly recommended for this role. The treasury function comprises a lead role and assistant roles.
Communications Chair: Supports the Board Secretary by executing the visual and digital marketing strategy for SBDES. Serves as the creative arm to ensure consistent messaging across all fundraising and school events. Key Responsibilities include: translating official board goals into parent-facing messaging; communicating with Room Parents and Administration to ensure alignment. Marketing & Design: Creating promotional materials, including flyers and digital graphics for campaigns. Social Media: Sets up, maintains, and monitors the organization’s social media presence (e.g., Instagram, Facebook).
Internal Fundraising: Responsible for running the Annual Fund Drive and overseeing any other fundraising activities. Oversees biggest fundraising events for SBDES (online auction, read-a-thon, Rock Roll & Run, Annual Giving, school community events, Parents Night Out events).
External Fundraising: Responsible for overseeing any fundraising that is derived from the corporate community such as corporate sponsorships and grants. Also supports internal fundraising activities.
At-Large, Board Member (4+ positions): Supports Board members and fundraising activities. Roles may include liaising with on-campus volunteer groups, SBDES event planning, representing SBDES for each school program, and outreach to school community.
SBDES Bylaws.
Board members for the current school year can be found here.
Questions? Please email BraddockSBDES@gmail.com
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