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Elections and appointing new officers
Our PTO has been inactive for a couple of years. We now have a new Principal and he says we can have...
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Conflict of interest if a teacher is the treasurer
Our School principal wants to appoint a Teacher as the PTO Treasurer next year. This seems to me to...
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Applying for an EIN
We are in the process of starting a new PTO for a new middle/high school. New tax laws require a social...
Asked by megarrison in Nonprofit Status & Organization

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committee/chairperson positions
Can anyone tell me some of the committee/chairperson other than officer's you have in your group and...
Asked by Anonymous in Elections & Transition

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Mishandling of money
We had a fundraiser to raise money for an annual big event that PTO gives. The only person whose can...
Asked by Anonymous in Finance & Budget

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PTO vs PTA
Hello, my special education organization is part of our state PTA. We are a small district, with low...
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Which popcorn machine to buy?
Our PTO is in need of a popcorn machine. There are so many to choose from- I'm not sure which one to...
Asked by caseyjgh in Events, Programs, & Activities

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field trip funs
Our teachers are in a contract dispute with the city. We have 6th graders in this elementary school. ...
Asked by Anonymous in Bylaws

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"Job Descriptions" of Officers
I am looking at adopting new bylaws with regards to officers duties and responsibilities. Does anyone...
Asked by snyderfam1998 in Officers & Board

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Using current funds for future event
We have been asked to fund a special speaker for the next school year but have to decide now due to scheduling....
Asked by hollysue19@gmail.com in Finance & Budget