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MEETINGS
Do Meetings Matter?
Yes, but there are many ways to gauge the success of your parent group's efforts.
Meetings
Videoconferencing Tips for Your Virtual PTO Meeting
Meeting online to keep PTO business going during prolonged school closures? Try these tips to keep your virtual meetings going smoothly.
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The One-Hour Meeting Manager
If your PTO meetings run longer than an hour, they’re too long. Here’s how to make them shorter and more efficient.
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What’s the Big Deal About Robert’s Rules?
Five key practices that are must-knows to run your meetings effectively.
Meetings
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PTO Meeting Magic
A well-run meeting lets you get more business done in a shorter time, whether you're meeting in person or virtually.
Meetings
PTO Meetings Resources List
What are the best ways to plan and run PTO meetings? We’ve made it easy by compiling this list with links to our best articles and downloadables.
Challenges
Eliminate a Negative Vibe at PTO Meetings
Critics got you down? Using a diplomatic approach to handle difficult situations (and people) can often help get things back on a positive path.
Meetings
Icebreakers for PTO Meetings
Keep the conversation flowing at your meetings with this printable sheet of eight icebreaker questions (and tags for writing in your own).
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Make Meetings More Fun
Is it hard for your group to get people to come to meetings? With some creativity, you can increase attendance—and parent involvement.
Minutes
Meeting Minutes Dos and Don'ts
Minutes are a legal document and an important record of your decisions. Guidelines on when to take minutes and what to record.
Minutes
PTO Minutes Approval Process Printable
Step-by-step guide to take you through the minutes process, from taking them to publishing them and getting them approved.
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Robert’s Rules: Sticky Situations
Straight answers to common questions about voting, agendas, and best practices for your meetings.
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Meeting Minutes: Just the Facts
Keeping complete and accurate minutes is an important legal obligation. Here's why certain types of information should—or shouldn't—be included.
Meetings
Boost Meeting Attendance
Do you struggle to get people to come to meetings? The problem might be publicity or timing—or it might be the meetings themselves.
Meetings
