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Receipts needed for grants to teachers?
Our PTO sets aside $25-50 per teacher to help with classroom supplies. Currently the teachers must submit...
Asked by Whitehead in Finance & Budget

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Need help splitting in WA State
We currently have a PTA that serves two schools, PK-1 & 2-5. Last night it was voted that the 2-5 will...
Asked by twoedmunds in Nonprofit Status & Organization

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Teachers Pay for Their Donation to Auction?
We want to feature teacher experiences at our auction this year, but some teachers are balking at having...
Asked by DMeganR in Fundraising

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Teacher appreciation week
Who pays for the teacher appreciation gifts? Should that come out of the PTO acct. or should the officers...
Asked by davisyellowjacket in Teachers

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How do I?
I am a new this year Treasurer. As far as I know we don't have a tax id number, 501c3 status, we don't...
Asked by heatherandtroysmith in Nonprofit Status & Organization

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Treasurer Reports
Can some explain to me the difference between the treasurer tool kit $39.00 and the finance manager program...
Asked by heatherandtroysmith in Finance & Budget

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President Abandoned Ship
The PTO president has not held any meetings, or handed over the books, what are some options?
Asked by beahawk in Officers & Board

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PTA that serves 2 schools is splitting up
Our current PTA serves two schools. One is 2-5 and one is K-1. The K-1 is forming a PTO and the 2-5 is...
Asked by twoedmunds in Elections & Transition

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Nominating Committee Ethics
Our current PTA sec. wants to be president next year. She is involved with the nominating committee and...
Asked by twoedmunds in Elections & Transition

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How would a name change affect 501c3 status?
Our current PTA serves two schools and plans to split. One school is forming a PTO and the other will...
Asked by twoedmunds in Nonprofit Status & Organization