Present your ideas to the principal as well. Stress the issue of security and safety. i would think that most would back you.
Sometimes the right fight is the tough one, but just hold your head high and know that this ultimately comes down to being responsible FOR the students of the school.
Stick to your guns.... Find a new treasurer... Brainstorm you and your members Mission Vision and Goals... have polices and procedures laid out for all to see... they either do it that way or hit the highway.. Id say
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GAMOM- you hit the nail on the head but it appears I can't get people around me to understand. They feel we're just a group of ladies trying to do what's best for the school.To give you a little idea of our area. I total see a new vision for our small country school (650 students K-8 grade). The city is coming towards us and they are building more and more homes around us. We already have 4 portables with 5 classrooms and we all know that with growth comes issues that's why I agree that it is for the future of our PTO that we implement these ideas. I do stand strong in my opinion and when someone comes up to me and ask if I think she's taking money, which I never accused her of, I say the same thing over and over. Any ideas beside sticking to my guns on my approach to the situation. Thanks!
It sounds like she had no intention of working as a team to begin with. It is not a matter of trust. There are tons of horror stories about money missing from PTO/a's and all you are trying to do is protect your group, school, and children from this happening. it is a matter of protection for the future, cause you never know who could get elected. Some groups even have background checks for PTO treasurers.
As for age, unless you are 16 and she is 30, big deal. She must not be old enough to realize that in some things, age isn't relivant.
Ok--so now she has resigned, move on and be positive. Before a new treasurer is elected, get some rules in place concerning the checkbook and money. Get together with others and work out a new system. When you get the new treasurer, go through the procedures thoroughly and make sure she knows it isn't a matter of trust with her, just a matter of overall security.
I'm thinking this old one may try to cause issues, but stay positive and focused and do not stoop to that level. You are a professional when you are in the school and as President you represent everyone in there. She can say whatever, but you will show otherwise with your actions. [img]smile.gif[/img]
Well, sherryc, it sounds like you approached this situation with maturity and professionalism - something that doesn't always come with age, even 14 or more years! I'm at an age where I'm grateful to learn from folks on both sides of my birthday. Everyone has something to offer.
If she rejected all suggestions without any consideration and has resigned then there's nothing you can do but start looking for a new treasurer.
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