PTO provides resources and tools — it represents the thousands of groups that choose to remain independent of the PTA. It encourages single-school groups that operate under their own bylaws and concern themselves with the goings-on at their building or in their town only.
Nationally, PTA has not been a strong supporter of public school choice. The remainder have chosen to go or remain independent. You may desire to volunteer to help with our many events throughout the year. Volunteering is encouraged but NOT required. September November January March May We will be hosting meetings via web! We are hoping it will enable more parents to get connected, involved and informed!
More information coming soon! In doing so, you also help our school. There is no better way to get involved in what is happening or is going to happen at ECM. By getting involved at ECM, you will be part of the team helping to make positive changes. Come and share ideas, concerns, and experiences with other parents and educators in the community.
PTO functions are an opportunity to meet other parents and teachers, build rapport and be informed. By becoming active in the PTO, you will be demonstrating to your child the importance you place on education. Studies show children do better in school when parents are involved. PTO offers a forum for exchanging ideas as well as making suggestions. How can I make a difference at ECM? We strongly encourage all parents and faculty to join the PTO.
You can attend the PTO meetings, volunteer your time for PTO events and support the fundraising events to help educate your children. Your input is important to us.
Fundraisers and donations. The Fall Fundraiser and Spring Fling are our biggest fundraisers. I and my 2 associate Dir. I spend upwards of hours per week, sometimes more, working one-on-one with local units to solve almost every kind of conflict that arises, helping them with c3, school district, and organizational issues. I know my colleagues around our state do the same. I've even gone out to schools and helped set up nominating committees, and worked with principals to get these boards back up and running by making countless phone calls in that school's behalf.
Marcia Apparently my comment was to long, so here is the rest of it; Our State board spends countless more hours on behalf of all our PTA boards and members. We put together training opportunities for things like; understanding district policy as well as compliance with IRS and State requirements, dealing with board transitions and conflicts, etc. Our councils usually receive. Tim Sullivan Hi Marcia - Thanks for the feedback. My most important response is: Thanks!
Your volunteer work is awesome. If they don't use the help, then why pay for it? If they don't attend the training, then why pay for it? Again -- awesome that you do it. But doesn't really change the economic argument of whether it'sa fit for the local group. As I understand it, since each is an individual group, there does not have to be any in place.
That makes me very nervous both as a member and a possible board member. It's not an A or an O issue. Jill McKenzie Where can I find these equal ratios experiencing losses data? Also, does a PTO have to have a mission statement, by-laws, etc.? Or is it up to the individual unit? What if I don't agree with what was put into place 5 years ago?
Mission of PTO -- that's up to your local group. Most are quite similar, but it's wholly up to you. I've read all the pro's and con's for PTA etc.
I'm finding insurance info, and I would also like more info on the annual dollars for tools, etc. Also, do we need by laws or codes of conduct, etc? I'm floundering here with all there is to read but not really getting the basic info I need. Thanks so much for your help You can also call our for direct help.
Angie Has the pro vs. If so, where can I find it. Jennifer Interesting. I am a new member to PTO as my first child is now in K I did not even know there was a difference. However, two weeks ago our acting Superintendent came to our district wide PTO meeting. We bounced around the hot topic of class size and funding for additional teachers and consequently smaller class sizes. He really drove it home that we would have to go to the state level to get action. Petitions, Congressmen It also sounds overwhelming and intimidating as to where to start.
So it really seems that more of an effort should be there from the PTA to get the local PTO's onboard with helping to make change, lobbying for the things that will make a difference. Since the PTA has the resources and is physically situated where this change may be better heard, it would be great to have task force teams within PTO's that work with reps in the PTA's to get change moving!
Jacquie Hi, My son goes to a Technical High School where there is limited ways for parents to get involved and help the school. If so, Why? The one exception is that it can be wise to have the PTO up and running before you officially disband a PTA if you're contemplating that process , as it can make transition easier no gaps. Beyond that, I find that having tow differnt school-wide parent groups only confuses your parent community and needlessly creates a lot of duplicate work. Not exactly sure how to respond to that one.
Each PTO is independent. Think you may be over-analyzing things here As a school district, we cannot afford to have a PTA, nor do we feel that we can have the involvement necessary to maintain the PTA if it were formed.
It helps out the teachers because they all get a field trip stipend. We do all the fundraising for the school as well. We are doing everything in our power to make our school better when the state has just ignored our cries for help. We couldn't pass a referendum if it were coated in chocolate and topped with whipped cream. We also have an issue with our school being largely non-english speaking. Please do not refer to us as welfare recipients. That is a broad generalization.
Our PTO is made up of upstanding parents and teachers. Juliet in Virginia 11 years involved with PTA--local, council, district and state levels--I have always been impressed with the compassion and intensity of our volunteers. Our strength to influence legislation on behalf of ALL children lies in the number of members we represent.
I am heartbroken today because my child attends a title one school with families much too strained by the economy, and PTO seems more "cost" worthy to some. This thinking will dissolve the PTA at a time when it is critical!! I am overwhelmed that groups of parents actually believe helping jsut their child is enough--what a small minded thought.
In Virginia, 1. What a nominal fee to be a part of such a strong volunteer-based child advocacy group. Stef omg! She's had enough with our state board and wants to start ASAP. I told her I'd get all the information ready to share with our current board.
I don't know where to start. Thanks so much! Chris Trinity I am passionate about child advocacy. Where is that money coming from? The dues that PTA members pay. The CEO is a motivational speaker; so yes he has a great fan base.
He has authored a book that is being promoted and sold on the PTA website that benefits him directly is that double-dipping off the backs of true volunteers. I would say YES! Stay with PTO--if you're passionate about children. Thank goodness. Your book point -- I have no idea on the double dipping -- is a decent example, though, of a question many local units do ask: how are these dues dollars we're sending away in this case supporting sales of that book benefitting our local unit?
RE: staff. I believe there was a layoff at national PTA last week. Don't know if it was the higher-salaried staffers. Suspect not. We see the same thing now in AARP, which is facing a revolt by its members. Holly Sounds like there's more accountability with PTA. Also sounds like PTO's eventually mess up the overall school budget with their independent purchases.
No real advocacy for children in that regard. I'd like tp put in a request to have my personal budget messed up in that way. Dee As a long time PTA member at the unit, council, and state level it is amusing to see the nasty comments about one or the other. If we are all parents concerned about the future of America's youth We should all be working for the same cause We should all gang up on the parents who are not involved at all instead of sniping over whether a PTA or a PTO is "better".
It depends on the needs of your school and is and should remain an independent decision based on the facts that are relevant to your building.
Be peaceful and good role models for your children. Recently, I helped to organize a PTO at my own son's school. I agree with the folks who have said that in this country, isn't it great to have a choice? There are difference between PTO and PTA and each group can determine which is best for its own members and the school.
Most importantly, these are two type of organizations that share an interest in our kids. Get off the sniping and focus on why they both exist. I really don't understand the need of a PTO.
Without sending money to a national organization for children's rights, there will be no legislation. This is a tragedy. The movie industry did not do that on their own, it was the national level of parents joining together to fight a major cause for all benefit from.
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