Changes to WSPTA Uniform Bylaws
The WSPTA Uniform Bylaws is an agreement between our members, Washington State PTA, and local PTAs and councils for how our associations should run. Since it is crucial that the WSPTA Uniform Bylaws do not conflict with state or federal laws that regulate tax-exempt nonprofit corporations or with our Standards of Affiliation Agreement with National…
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Responsibilities of a Voting Delegate
The role of a voting delegate is very important, as you bring the voice of your local PTA/council to convention or legislative assembly floor as it pertains to kids and families in your community but also from a statewide perspective. Selecting Voting Delegates The method for selecting voting delegates and alternates named to the WSPTA…
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Changes to WSPTA Uniform Bylaws
The WSPTA Uniform Bylaws is a contract between our members and WSPTA and local PTAs for how our associations are run. Our members have the authority to change the WSPTA Uniform Bylaws at the annual meeting that takes place during the WSPTA Convention. Since it is important that the WSPTA Uniform Bylaws do not conflict…
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Governance
Can PTAs require COVID-19 vaccination to participate in meetings and events?
This fall, our back-to-school season has been exciting and – well, different! PTAs are contending with new state and school district rules on masking and vaccine requirements for volunteers. PTA leaders have many questions about what PTAs can or must do with respect to the public health guidance, executive orders and school district policies. Health…
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Governance
Tip of the Week – October 14
Upcoming Deadline – Enter Members by October 31 The WSPTA Standards of Affiliation (SOA) requires PTAs to have 25 members entered in memberplanet by October 31, 2021 to remain in good standing. This date aligns with the end of the PTA membership year – this is the same date that all memberships sold for the 2020…
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Governance
Council Financial Reviews
The council financial review is more than just a requirement to be checked off a list – it is an opportunity! The council’s financial review is a chance to involve local PTA members in the work of the council with a short volunteer opportunity. This increases the council’s transparency with its members and develops the…
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Governance
The Value of Councils
There are 29 councils in Washington, and 71% of all PTAs in Washington are served by councils. WHY is being in a council important? If a school exists in an area served by a council, it is more likely to have a PTA: 66% of schools served by councils have PTAs, while only 16% of…
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Leadership
It’s Time to Form the Budget Committee
Governance. Powered by PTA. The budget committee is chaired by the current treasurer and is responsible for developing the budget for the next fiscal year (July 1-June 30.) Who else should be on the budget committee? Good choices are often the incoming president and treasurer, and outgoing president because they understand your PTA’s past and…
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Governance
Online Financial Review
Thank you to Northshore Council PTSA 6.10 for allowing WSPTA to share their recent blog post on our site. Governance. Powered by PTA. Financial Reviews right now can be an overwhelming prospect. As a treasurer, you want to make sure your review committee can access all documents easily and smoothly with the added difficulty of…
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Governance
Considering an ONLINE Gambling event? THINK AGAIN!
Who doesn’t love a fun basket raffle, cake walk, or hosting a PTA casino night? We know that social distancing has made it a challenge to host live events, but it is important to know that ONLINE gambling in the state of Washington is strictly prohibited and considered a class C felony. How do you…
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