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Switching from PTA to PTO - first step
We are switching from a PTA to PTO. What do I do 1st to dissolve the PTA?
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procedure to call an emergency meeting regarding budget
what is the procedure regarding the calling to order of a meeting that is in DIRE need of discussing...
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Insert Sections Left Out Of Document
When our amended by-laws were retyped, two sections were overlooked by the typest. We want to put the...
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Can a school have both a PTO and an individual school foundation?
Our school currently has a PTO. There are members that want to develop an individual school foundation,...
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board oversight?
Our district school board recently informed our PTA that we must get their approval for anything we want...
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Tax Questions
Our PTO has its own EIN but has never filed for 501 (c)(3). Do we still have to file a tax return? Also,...
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Guidelines for use of PTO equipment.
Does anyone have any guidelines that they use when the school/ or other school would like to use equipment...
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Can a charter school keep its own bank accounts?
I have a quick question, does a charter school PTO have to keep all their funds that they have raised...
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Donation to political cause
Can we as a PTO incorporated and in the process of getting our approval for tax exempt status donate...
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PTO Manager Communication
Can parents respond to emails sent out through PTO manager? If so is there one place to access the emails...
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