Council Spotlight – December 2021
Thank you to Kent Area PTSA Council 9.7 for sharing the success of their new event that strongly promoted family engagement! Keep reading to learn more about this event the council leaders organized and their plans for the future. Since the pandemic we have not had the opportunity to do much but this October we…
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Tip of the Week – December 2
Special Donation Rules for 2021 If your PTA accepts donations, remind members and other potential donors of the special temporary COVID relief rules in effect for 2021: people who take the standard deduction for their 2021 tax returns may claim an above-the-line deduction of up to $300 for cash donations ($600 for cash donations for…
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Tip of the Week – November 18
Holiday Gift Giving in a Snap As PTA leaders, you know the value of membership. And you realize that PTA membership is a voice for a child. As a membership organization, our PTAs need members so we, as an association, can accomplish the work we do to advocate for the education, family engagement, safety, health,…
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Tip of the Week – November 11
Gift cards, families in need & appreciation gifts With holidays approaching, many PTAs are considering gift cards as community support, recognition, or gifts. For a PTA, using gift cards is not the simple solution many would like it to be – there is a unique set of issues and considerations that need to be addressed before…
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Gift Cards, Families in Need, and Appreciation Gifts
Many PTAs have questions around gift cards – whether the cards are for appreciation, or to give out to families in need. Gift cards are a complicated topic, and the IRS has a great deal to say about their use. We’ll summarize some of the most common issues around gift cards here. Gift Cards as…
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Tip of the Week – November 4
Manage Your PTA’s Risk by Renewing Your Insurance While not required, it is highly recommended that a PTA review its insurance coverage levels every year. For any PTA with coverage through AIM insurance, your renewal date is November 30. Check your current coverage against what was budgeted for this year and against your goals and…
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Tip of the Week – October 28
Easy Ways to be an Advocate Have you ever joined PTA, spoken to your child’s teacher, written a letter to the editor, attended a city council meeting, spoken to your school board, or spoken to any decision-maker? Then you are an advocate! An advocate is someone who speaks up for others. Good advocates share qualities…
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Tip of the Week – October 21
4 Reasons for Your PTA to Apply for an Award Organization. Following the directions in the award application helps your PTA organize information and manage best practices. Communication. By being deliberate in accomplishing the requirements in an award application you will find key topics to share with your community. Teamwork. It is likely that the…
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