I think th efirst thing you need to do is revise your by-laws to state how many members should comprise your board and what those specific positions are. And it wouldn't hurt to specify who can and can not be a board member. We have 5. A president, 1st vice, 2nd vice, secretary and treasurer. each of them have specific job descriptions and responsibilities.
Personally, I do not feel that committee chairs should be a part of the board, however as a board member, one could certainly also chair a committee. Being on the board, but without a vote could make parents not feel very valued. And the phrase, "too many chiefs, not enough indians" comes to mind. If everyone is in charge, everyone will be sure to disagree.
I would get right on your 200 parents who pledged! Send out a flyer listing all the events or committes that will need volunteers and ask those parents where they are most interested in helping out.
- badpants
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