When I started in the PTO a few years ago, the first thing I suggested was that we had a "pre pto meeting", a "board meeting", every month before having the general meetings. First of all it cut down on the meeting time when all the members are there and not to bore them to death with the small decisions or talks. I like the feeling of everyone being INFORMED of what is going on. We have 4 different schools with different activities going on. It is better that we all know what each other is doing to make the "puzzle" fit. I have told me board from the beginning that it is OK to agree to disagree. That we all our intitled to our vote and opinion but after a vote, we agree to support the decision. I feel it works for us. Good luck!

Our group has been through so many changes, in the past 2 years, that it is really falling apart. We have a serious lack of communication. Things seem to rapidly change and nobody is willing to hold fast to policy. We do not follow our bylaws closely, and there are no set guidelines for committee members. Our president is organized, but very disconnected from the group. She is a defensive person by nature, so it is very hard to talk to her. The group is disintegrating, and we feel helpless to change it. Does anyone have suggestions on the steps to take for rebuilding to become a stronger team?