Parent Teacher Organization
The Julia Green PTO actively supports students and teachers at Julia Green Elementary School. The PTO is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a registered School Support Organization with Metro Nashville Public Schools.
About the PTO
From organizing engaging events to providing essential resources, our PTO plays a vital role in enhancing the educational experience for all Julia Green students. Explore these pages to stay updated on upcoming events, learn about volunteer opportunities, and discover how you can get involved.

Together, we can make a positive impact on the lives of our students and foster a thriving learning environment. Join us in our mission to create a brighter future for every child at Julia Green Elementary School!
2025-26 PTO Executive Board
Arren Beach
President
Des Preston
President-Elect
Elizabeth Levine
Past-President
Lisa Duncan
Treasurer
Mary Cypress Metz
Assistant Treasurer
Elizabeth McCostlin
Recording Secretary
Betsy Bernstein
Vice President of Fundraising
Ginger Wedemeyer
Vice President of Community
Lauren McCarthy
Vice President of Education
Cameron Munson
Vice President of Communication
Janie Berry
Vice President of Hospitality
Katherine Merrill
Vice President of Policy
Important Links
PTO Reimbursement Information
If you have made purchases for an approved budget item or need the PTO to issue a check to a vendor for an approved budget item, please submit the request electronically to the Treasurer for payment. The form must be filled out completely, and all receipts/invoices must be digitally uploaded before submitting. The PTO is a tax-exempt organization, so we do not reimburse sales tax. Instructions for making tax exempt purchases are detailed in the “Spending & Reimbursement Guidelines” document and our tax exempt certificate in linked above. Please contact the PTO Treasurer, Lauren Hunter.
2025 PTO Spring Budget Cycle
Please submit budget requests at the following link
https://form.jotform.com/juliagreenpto/spring-2025-budget-request-form-

Deadline for budget requests to be submitted: Thursday, April 17 at 5:30  
Finance Committee Meeting #1: Wednesday, April 30 at 5:30
Finance Committee Meeting #2: Tuesday, May 6 at 5:30

Important Budget Request Reminders
Explanation of how the request will be utilized, the grade levels benefited, and a description of how JG students will benefit from the request.
Explanation of how the request fits in with the mission of the PTO
Documentation of the cost or detailed quote from the vendor
*The person submitting the request must be in attendance at the finance committee meetings to present their request and to answer any questions. If the individual cannot be in attendance, they may identify a substitute to present on their behalf.

Feel free to reach out to Lauren Hunter, Treasurer, at Juliagreenpto@gmail.com with any questions.
Join our vibrant community!
We invite your family to join us at Julia Green where students are provided with a nurturing environment that fosters growth.
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