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Newly Established PTO
We are operating in our first year as a PTO. I have obtained a new EIN, but I am unsure of the other...
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2011 Expos
Just curious - why is there only 1 expo taking place on the west coast? Seems kind of weird....anyone...
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Where to start.
I was recently asked to take over the President position of PTO.. Our school is a low income school,...
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Voting on Admission fees
Is it customary at a meeting to vote on how much is charged to get into an event? Should this be determined...
Asked by jtuohy in Meetings & Robert's Rules

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Parent Advisory Group
Any suggestions on how and what I would need to do to get a Parent Advisory Group organized for the Middle...
Asked by Dferrari in Events, Programs, & Activities

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How the PTO can use funds that were raised
Last year our PTO raised funds for student enrichment programs. Can the new board reallocate the reserves...
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professional liability insurance for after-school teachers
Our PA runs after-school classes (guitar, yoga, etc). Some of our teachers are indedpendent contractors...
Asked by Raquelita in Events, Programs, & Activities

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President thinks she is a oneman show
last year the president resigned leaving vice to take her office which is ok by our bylaws BUT secretary...
Asked by lfparish in Finance & Budget

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Can we creat a PTO withOUT the principals approval?
my son is in kinder and i just found out his school is a "c" school and VERY unorganized. I have actually...
Asked by LizetteLx2 in The Principal

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Healthy School Fundraising
With the skyrocketing rates of childhood and adult obesity, I find it alarming how many school fundraisers...
Asked by ghkunkel in Fundraising