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Is this ethical behavior?
Two years ago--we had a principal who was just OK--not great, but she filled in when our previous principal...
Asked by Burnedout in The Principal

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Budget Carryover
Our PTO helps our elementary school by holding money for several groups-even though it is not PTO money...
Asked by mcemb2@hotmail.com in Finance & Budget

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Budget template - help me please!!!
I need help!!! I designed a template for the Budget. But, I don't know if I did it right or not! I...
Asked by bowman0523 in Finance & Budget

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Can PTO's be sent to collections?
We have had the worst experience this last school year with the fundraising company we chose and here...
Asked by PTO Treasurer in Fl in Fundraising

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For the teachers/staff a meet and greet plan
Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas for our teachers/staff for doing a meet and greet dinner for...
Asked by Harmony in Events, Programs, & Activities

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Tax exempt Number vs non-profit status
I am wondering if we have a tax exempt number from the state if we are also considered a tax exempt organization...
Asked by Anonymous in Finance & Budget

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5 year anniversary
Does anyone have any ideas to use throughout the year for our 5 year "birthday/anniversary" this year?
Asked by wmjake in Events, Programs, & Activities

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How to "get legal" after 18 years
We've operated for many years informally, calling it a PTO, but have grown from tiny in #'s and $'s to...
Asked by Oubocespto in Nonprofit Status & Organization

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Background check services
Does anyone have a suggestion for services that do background checks? I'm specifically looking for checks...
Asked by jhicken in Volunteers & Involvement

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How much is the principal involved
How much is a principal involved in the "running" of a PTO when it is not school controlled? Should that...
Asked by Anonymous in Finance & Budget