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Operating throu the summer
I have been asked why the PTO doesn't function throughout the summer while school is out. Can I get the...
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How To Re-Establish a PTO Group?
My child attends a special education school (ages 3-21). I decided to get involved in the PTG only to...
Asked by kitkat_137 in Leadership

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Election
We have one nominee running unopposed for two executive board positions. She can only accept one position,...
Asked by kimba_miller in Elections & Transition

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Fundraising during summer school
Having a fundraising during summer school
Asked by Juliejetton in Fundraising

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Hot lunch vendors?
We are a small parochial school in the west suburbs of Chicago. We cannot make hot lunch for our students...
Asked by gsdg in Volunteers & Involvement

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What happens to existing funds if we change to a PTO?
I am president of a local PTA and we are considering changing to PTO. The PTA has it's own EIN and is...
Asked by number3son in Nonprofit Status & Organization

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Paying for Events for Faculty and Staff only
Is PTA/PTO responsible for, or should we be paying for various luncheons for teachers throughout the...
Asked by Anonymous in Finance & Budget

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pto mistery
We are trying to make a new pto for next year we are in the process of nomination with a very limited...
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Teachers upset with school administration
The teachers at our school are terribly upset with current school administration. We have lost several...
Asked by stones2300 in The Principal

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501c3 using money for thank you gifts
Is it legal to budget PTO funds for small thank you gifts for board members or other parent volunteers?
Asked by vbrown in Finance & Budget