Our PTO is made up of parents & teachers who pool their talents to provide practical support for our school. No dues are collected!  You are automatically a member of the PTO as a parent or teacher at our school.  Those listed below volunteered to provide leadership this year. Get to know their names and faces, and feel free to ask them if you have questions.

Interested in serving in a future board position?

Contact us: info@hauserpto.org

2026-27 PTO board members

President

The President will preside at all meeting of the PTO and the Executive Board, serve as the office representative of the PTO, be a member ex officio of all committees except the Nominating and Audit Committees, and perform such other duties applicable to the office as prescribed by the Standing Rules. Signing authority of all legal documents, including by not limited to contracts, is limited to the President or the President’s designee.

2026-27 President - Jill Crist

I have two children; a 7th grader at Hauser and a 10th grader at RB. My husband and I are both Illinois transplants and have lived in Riverside for 17 years. This is my fifth year on the PTO board at Hauser. In previous years, I worked with another Hauser parent to bring in a Social Theatre Program. This program is for the 6th grade class and teaches social skills through improve comedy.  This year I am on the Food Drive committee and am excited to bring volunteer opportunities to both students and parents at Hauser.  

First VP - Communications

The VP of Communications is responsible for producing a weekly newsletter and/or distributing email communications to the general parent and teacher population. They oversee social media accounts and the hauserpto.org website content including the student directory. The person in this board position also monitors email communications and inquiries received from parents or other interested parties. 

2026-27 VP of Communication - Layne McCartney

Second VP - Volunteers

This position involves recruiting parents to volunteer at Hauser events.  This is typically done via the Hauser PTO emails but may require actively reaching out to parents when volunteer commitment is low.  Learning and using the Membership Toolkit software is required as all Signups are created through this program.   

 2026-27 VP of Volunteers - Beth Brouwer

I am happy to be a part of the Hauser PTO board again this year! This will be my 5th year on the PTO board. I have learned a lot about Hauser as a board member in the last few years, and I believe the PTO plays an important role in enriching the school experience for our students. My son had a great experience at Hauser and now attends RB High School, and my daughter is now in 7th grade at Hauser.

Third VP - Fundraising

The VP of Fundraising is responsible for producing an annual plan to meet the PTO's budgeted fundraising goals.  They shall oversee any scheduled fundraiser and closely communicate with each fundraising chair. The person in this board position also works closely with the treasurer to ensure all funds raised are accounted for in the general ledger.

2026-27 VP of Fundraising - Amy Kuykendall

Secretary

The Secretary will record and distribute minutes of all Executive Board meetings and all general PTO meetings, prepare agendas for official PTO meetings, maintain a copy of the PTO Standing Rules, and perform such other duties applicable to the office as prescribed by the Standing Rules. 

2026-27  Secretary - Kristin Ekelund

 

Treasurer 

The Treasurer plays a crucial role in managing the financial aspects of our organization, ensuring accurate record-keeping, and maintaining transparency in all monetary transactions. This position requires a commitment of 2-3 hours per month, with increased activity during budget establishment at the beginning of the year and year-end preparations for reimbursements and audits.

 2026-27  Treasurer - Diana Baptist

I’m in my second year as Hauser PTO Treasurer. I’ve lived in Riverside for 11 years and have a 7th grader at Hauser and a 9th grader. I’ve loved learning non-profit operations while supporting our middle school students, parents, and staff. I previously served on D96's 2020 Strategic Plan committee and Family & Community Partnership meetings, and I’m excited for another great year!

Parliamentarian

The Parliamentarian will provide parliamentary advice to the board and PTO as requested, by referencing the most current copy of the organization's bylaws, which they will be responsible for maintaining and making changes to as described in the PTO Standing Rules.

 2026-27  Parliamentarian - Kris Tokarz