Yesterday I was approached by the current PTA pres in my school and asked to serve on the board. I don't want to support PTA in terms of financially backing things I don't believe they should be supporting. Maybe I am misinformed. I don't want my money going for lobbying for things that have nothing to do with schools etc. She informed me I could be a positive influence for change. i am not sure if she meant to a PTO which I have mentioned to her or change in the PTA. Is it even possible for me to change the PTA? Do they care what I want them to support or not support? She said that the national PTA pres. was at the state convention thing and I am guessing this is because we are a state with high PTA percentages and they are at risk of losing a lot of schools over advertising in their magazine. PTA made it clear in the newspaper that disbanning PTA is a "lengthy" and "difficult" process, and that a PTA member would attend a meeting at the school and explain benefits which they went into a little detail about. The benefits they mentioned seemed to matter little. I guess I am at a loss for what to do. I am involved in my school and I volunteer but I don't want to join PTA. Am I more influental not joining or joining to change things? Suggestions please.
