wrkgmom;131852 wrote: I It seems evident that our PTO only wants our money not our involvement in the school or with their group. I believe these board members are self centered people, with goals of befriending teachers to elevate their own children's grades and popularity, not helping all students nor the school. Hopefully the PTO Board next school year will be more open to welcoming working parents and will realize the ideas, skills, and value others can bring to the table to help all students and the school. If the small town mentality doesn't change, I will propose the PTO be dissolved.
I am shocked at the ( using your words) " small town mentality" of this comment, wrkgmom. I don't have the time or energy to even begin to tell you how hard PTO Boards work, and how much time we all put into making our childrens' schools a better place to be. It's clear you have no understanding of what it takes to " run the ship".
DO we make mistakes and not get flyers out on time? yeo, it happens. But, do you also know, that sometimes it's the school secretary who holds those flyers back by mistake, and it's not our fault-and we have to stand and get egged for our bad behavior???
I cringe to think that you REALLY believe that these people who work tirelessly for the benefit of ALL children are really self centered with hidden agendas.
Perhaps it's time for you to take a step back and think about all the work that goes into what your PTO does on an annual basis, and rather than wasting your time and energy criticizing people who work very hard, step up and offer what you CAN do. Email someone and let them know YOUR strengths, talents, and interests and when you can squeeze in a few hours a week, and you may be pleasantly surprised that those self-centered people who want your money may also welcome you with appreciation and enthusiasm.