The PTO DOES
- Support the
educational programs and extracurricular activities of
the school
- Encourage parents’
involvement in their individual children’s lives,
education, class, and school
- Provide feedback and
suggestions for school programs
- Coordinate programs
and projects that will support or enrich the curriculum
- Encourage/fund the
increased exposure of students to technology
- Provide
feedback/assist with increased awareness of school
safety and security issues
- Organize fundraising
efforts to support some additional programs, equipment,
and services not covered in the school budget
- Support the
educational goals of the school and assist with
attaining those goals through parent and community
volunteerism
- Recruit volunteers and
coordinate volunteer efforts to staff PTO functions and
assist with school programs
- Stay aware of
legislation and political issues that may impact
education and schools
- A LOT ! ! !
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The PTO does NOT
- Run the school
- Force parents to
participate in PTO and/or school activities
- Set policy regarding
school programs
- Define the school’s
curriculum
- Dictate the technology
platforms and/or software used by the school
- Create or define the
security program and policies
- Control the school’s
budget
- Set the educational
goals, testing requirements, or compliance factors
- Have jurisdiction or
authority over school staff, teachers, and other
employees
- Endorse a particular
political candidate or commercial concern
- DO EVERYTHING ! ! !
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