A guide specially written for officers and committee chairs. Whether you're new to the job or a veteran, the Leader's Toolkit will give you the information you need to hit the ground running and pick up some new tools and skills along the way.
Topics in this toolkit include getting organized, getting your group focused, running a successful committee, communicating with parents and other leaders, finding your leadership style, and more, plus a monthly planning guide, teacher and volunteer surveys, and many other tools.
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CONTENTS
Section 1: Getting Started
You're In Charge! Now What?
Organization and Recordkeeping
Planning for the Year Ahead
Surveys
"Welcome Back" Packet
Month-by-Month Guide
Special Note for Coleaders
Section 2: Committee Leadership
Basic Committee Management
Engaging Volunteers
Section 3: Working With Others
Building Involvement and Finding Volunteers
A Strong Executive Board
Working With Your School Community
The Principal, Teachers, and Support Staff
Dealing With Difficult Situations
Section 4: Leading the PTO
Your Personal Leadership Style
PTO Culture
Fundraising Philosophy
Section 5: Running the PTO Business
Bylaws and Policies
Meeting Management and Robert's Rules
Finances
Insurance
Annual Audit
Internal Revenue Service and Record-Retention Rules
Budgeting
Nominations, Elections, and Voting
Also included:
Sample Budget and Bylaws
Committee Chair Year-End Report
Committee Orientation PowerPoint
Event Effectiveness Evaluation Checklist
Financial Risk Assessment Checklist
Meeting Agenda and Minutes Outlines
Sample Mission Statements
Performance to Budget Sample Report
Robert's Rules for Leaders—Top 10 Things You Should Know
Teacher and Volunteer Surveys
Welcome Packet Outline