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Running PTO alone and want to resign
I have been president of our PTO for the past 4 years - and a full volunteer the year before that. The...
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New Parents Club for Public Middle School
We recently formed a Parents Club for a public Middle School. We have had typically 3 people show up...
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President Retiring Gracefully...
I am the founder of our PTO and have been the driving force of the organization. It will be my son's...
Asked by adfilson in Elections & Transition

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Taxes filed - not tax exempt and not 501c3
I am the president of a PTO and as far as I know we have never filled taxes or an informational form....
Asked by Anonymous in Nonprofit Status & Organization

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Can a motion NOT be acknowledged by the chair
If someone has the floor and makes a motion, can the chair dismiss or not acknowledge it? Or must the...
Asked by Anonymous in Meetings & Robert's Rules

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Spending unexpected donations
I am new to the PTO and have attended all of the meetings and volunteered for several events this year....
Asked by Thurfields in Fundraising

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Questionnaire to get parents input on how to get them involved
I am in the position where I may be moving from Secretary to President for the upcoming year. Our attendance...
Asked by kbryant10 in Volunteers & Involvement

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Should the PTO keep PTA records?
We dissolved our PTA and formed a PTO this year, and have a new slate of officers. The leadership of...
Asked by Anonymous in Nonprofit Status & Organization

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Conducting a meeting
The people interested in running for the PTO President want the job, but don't want to get in front of...
Asked by bdavisVidorE in Officers & Board

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Impeaching president
Our PTA President is out of control. I am the treasurer. She sends me nasty texts, I have to ask her...
Asked by Anonymous in Officers & Board