Council

Meet the 2025-26 Council Board:

Riverview Council PTSA oversees and mentors the seven local PTSAs that are at each school in our district. We also are the liaison between the district and the local PTSAs. We do love cute treats and fun events but we are more than that. We are advocating for our students on a state and local level, volunteering and working to make a difference in our community. Our goals this year are to increase awareness and advocacy in areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion with a focus on special education and engaging multi-lingual families while continuing to advocate for and support all students in our community. It is an honor to serve the Riverview School District community.

 

What is Riverview PTSA Council?

Riverview PTSA Council is a district-level PTSA. We support our six great local PTSAs, representing all the public schools in the Riverview School District (RSD). RSD includes Carnation, Duvall, and parts of Redmond, Woodinville and unincorporated King County, WA. For more information about our school district, visit the district website: Riverview School District

What Is Council - 2021 Year In Review

Check out the above link for information on what Riverview PTSA is and how we support our Local PTAs.


Mission & Goals

The Riverview PTSA Council Mission:

The Riverview PTSA Council exists to support, mentor, educate, and empower Local PTSAs—helping them thrive as leaders in our community. We also serve as a liaison between Local PTSAs and the Riverview School District administration, fostering strong partnerships that amplify parent voices and strengthen collaboration across the district.

We will accomplish this by:

  • Actively Engaging the Local PTSAs.
  • Promoting membership continuity and growth.
  • Encouraging Local PTSAs to participate in all WSPTA advocacy efforts.

Riverview PTSA Council Goals:

  1. Engaging the Local PTSAs
    1. Achieve participation by every Local PTSA at a minimum of one Riverview PTSA Council sponsored event, meeting, or training.
    2. Host quarterly Council-led events that encourage collaboration and idea-sharing among Local PTSAs
    3. Facilitate roundtable discussions to surface challenges and celebrate successes
    4. Create a resource hub with toolkits, templates, and best practices for running effective PTSA programs
  2. Promote Membership Continuity and Growth
    1. Work directly with every Local PTSA to provide membership education and strategic planning.
    2. Maintain or increase from 2024-2025 membership.
  3. Motivating and Encouraging Local PTSAs participation in all WSPTA advocacy efforts.
    1. Increase representation of Local PTSA participation at WSPTA Legislative Assembly, WSPTA Focus Day and WSPTA issue submittal.
    2. Encourage all Local PTSAs to participate or host at least one Family and Community Engagement (FACE) event.
  4. Champion Local PTSA and Parent Voices at the District Level
    1. Actively gather and elevate parent input to inform district-level decisions and initiatives.
  5. Foster Parent Connections and Community Support
    1. Partner with local organization to host meaningful events
    2. Invite guest speakers and facilitate relevant discussions to address community needs.
  6. Build a Collaborative Relationship with District Administration
    1. Schedule regular meetings between Council leadership and district administrators to share updates and align priorities
    2. Invite district representatives to participate in Council events and trainings to foster mutual understanding.

Council Standing Rules

Council Standing Rules 2025-2026


Council Forms

Council Deposit Record (PDF)

Council Job Descriptions (XLSX)

Council Planning Form for New Ideas (PDF)

Council Reimbursement Form (PDF)

IRS Form 8822-B (PDF)

2025-2026 Council Board

President: Sara Balsley
Vice President: Tamar Hardy
Secretary: Sabrina Foust
Treasurer: Mari Davenport


Membership Chair: Natalie Doll
Advocacy: OPEN
Special Education: Melissa Baksa and Michelle Chaffin
Social Media Lead:
OPEN
Reflections Lead: Elizabeth Metcalf
Hospitality: Sabrina Foust and Michelle Chaffin
Emergency Prep Lead: Shannon Tozer
FACE Lead: Lori Rush
Summer Recourse Fair Lead: Lori Rush

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General Info

Riverview PTSA Council
PO Box 519
Duvall, WA 98019

Awards!

At the WSPTA Convention in May, Riverview PTSA Council was awarded with the Silver Advocacy Award of Excellence!

 

2020 community service award

At the June 23, 2020 Riverview School Board Meeting, Council was presented with the 2020 Community Service Award. This award recognizes partner groups who make a significant difference for students, and we are proud to support our Riverview students, staff and families, with a special focus on community mental health in the 2019-2020 year.

WASA Award

On May 17, 2019, Riverview Superintendent Dr. Anthony Smith and the Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA Metro Region 110) honored Riverview PTSA Council with a Community Leadership Award. We are proud to partner with Riverview School District in our goal of the betterment of families for the benefit of children.