Set Up for Success with Standing Rules
Each local PTA and council has a set of standing rules that members of the board of directors must read and be prepared to follow. Standing rules are a legally binding agreement between a PTA’s board and members about how that individual PTA will be run. Standing rules need to be reviewed by the board…
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Transitioning Your PTA to Online Collecting
Guest post by our sponsor, Cheddar Up Keeping up with the times is essential for PTAs managing numerous activities and memberships. That’s where Cheddar Up comes in- this handy tool is designed to streamline collections, making everything from dues to fundraiser payments a breeze. Let’s dive into how Cheddar Up can revolutionize your PTA. Benefits…
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Membership
August Checklist for Running Your PTA
Board To-Do List for August Ongoing Tasks Attend board and membership meetings Read meeting minutes and offer corrections Prepare reports for board and membership meetings Get educated: take advantage of in-person and online training opportunities Be familiar with your responsibilities and fulfill them Review and ask questions about the monthly financial report Actively engage in…
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August Checklist for Councils Supporting Local PTAs
Welcome to the new PTA year! PTA’s fiscal year runs July 1 – June 30. Each month we will post monthly task lists for you to use that will help develop your calendar for the year. The dates listed reflect best practices. Ongoing Tasks Review the Standards of Affiliation Checklist. Offer support to local PTAs…
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Leadership
Everything You Need to Know about 2024-2025 Swank Movie Licenses
Join our friends from Swank for a group webinar on August 15 at 12pm. Swank staff will cover the benefits of an annual movie license plus introduce their newest offering: Swank K-12 Streaming. The webinar will be recorded and made available for anyone who cannot make the live event. Register here. Washington State PTA is…
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Washington State PTA Opposes Initiative 2109
Washington State PTA, founded in 1905, is the oldest and largest volunteer child advocacy association in the state with a longstanding history of support for the health, safety, well-being, and education of children and youth. Washington State PTA has been advocating to amply fund public education since at least 1982. Washinton State PTA opposes Initiative…
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Washington State PTA Opposes Initiative 2117
Washington State PTA (WSPTA) is the oldest and largest volunteer child advocacy association in the state. Our 80,000 plus members support mitigating the adverse impacts of climate change which pose a direct threat to the health and well-being of all children and youth. WSPTA also supports ample funding for schools and promotes safe and healthy…
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FAQs on Opposing Initiatives 2109 and 2117
The WSPTA Board of Directors voted at its June meeting to oppose Initiatives 2109 and 2117, based on positions previously adopted by its members. Below are some FAQs to help PTA leaders and members understand the rules for taking positions on ballot measures and the member-adopted positions which served as the foundation for formally opposing…
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Legislative
AIM Insurance for Debit and Secured Credit Cards
Insurance is an important part of any business. It protects your PTA in many ways. Per WSPTA policy 3.11: A local PTA or council must carry Fidelity Bond insurance in order to disburse PTA funds using electronic payments, secured credit or debit cards. The below information is directly from Association Insurance Management, Inc. (AIM) regarding…
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Membership
Volunteer Grant Writer Wanted!
Grant Writer Wanted: Fuel Our Mission with Winning Grant Proposals Do you have a passion for improving the education, health and safety of all children? Do you have a talent for crafting compelling narratives? Washington State PTA is looking for a volunteer to put their grant writing skills to use as part of our resource…
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