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JHB;133826 wrote: On the plus side, there's a lot to be said for the infrastructure the PTA provides in terms of training, reference material, organizational support, discounts, and communication.
But if there are reasons the PTA structure isn't working for you and a PTO would be a better fit, then use those to convince the others the change is worthwhile.
NancyRae;133819 wrote: ...I also received hostility from a parent on the board. She didn't give me much of a chance to give my point of view, just went off about why we shouldn't change. I just don't understand why a parent would not want more money to go towards her child's school!
Any thoughts on how I could convince her?
Mike john;133057 wrote: Hi I am new to this forum, but I have been reading this for some time as well as others in our group. We have recently changed from a PTSA to a PTO. We feel like we can now move forward and breath.
To tell you some history about our school. We are a No. Calif. high school in a HS district with 5 other high schools. We were the last to change from a PTA. the reason for this is our history tied to pta on up to the state pta. In a sense we were the springboard. We were a unit for over 46 years and a membership of 700. We produced over $210,000.00 in fundraising this year.
For us we had many budget meetings trying to spend all the money, but we finally did it at our final meeting. We had to wait till the last meeting to make sure all the final programs were taken care of. And it is true the main thing is to make sure you have a zero account before you disband. They will take your money and will not give it back.
Remember that the current pta board is still part of the pta, so you can not discuss any pto business at your meetings.
The great thing about this process was, we had the backing of our administration, teachers, staff, parents, and students.
Now we can go forward. Thank you for all your help.