Non-parent/guardian members?
Currently our By Laws read "Any parent, guardian, or other adult standing in loco parentis for a student...
Asked by Anonymous in Volunteers & Involvement

Collection Sheets
What is the prefered way to attach boxtops to the collection sheet? Glue, tape, or staples?
Asked by KHHopson in Events, Programs, & Activities

Insurance coverage for events staffed by non-volunteers
Our PTA wishes to sponsor an after-school STEM class/club, led by teachers. In order to get the teachers...
Asked by VVBrown in Finance & Budget

No volunteers for executive board
Our current board is leaving (with children who are also leaving the school or "moving on") and we have...
Asked by lmontejo1966 in Officers & Board

Is it necessary to hold elections?
Is it OK to send email to feeder schools to recruit new officers without holding an election? We are...
Asked by Anonymous in Elections & Transition

Election——by the board and not the general membership
Our bylaws state that we have a nominating committee and that committee tells the general membership...
Asked by Anonymous in Bylaws

Renaming PTO and Tax Status
We are considering changing our name. Do we need to modify our tax exemption and IRS documents to reflect...
Asked by opactreasurer in Nonprofit Status & Organization

motion for funds
a pto board member asked for the PTO to fund 5th grade moving up tshirts$500...the PTO president set...
Asked by Anonymous in The Principal

Board Position
Do you have to volunteer in order to run for a board position? Is there a bylaw stating you must volunteer...
Asked by Anonymous in Officers & Board

PTSO President not following By-Laws, how do I present this to the rest of...
I am the Treasurer for our PTSO and a Corp. Accountant. I have served at other schools in the same district...
Asked by Anonymous in Bylaws