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Governing group
Is there a governing group that looks over how a PTO is being organized?
Asked by Mauzy in Officers & Board


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Elections
Our elections are coming up and I have a question. We did NOT have a president this year so the V-pres...
Asked by ptclady in Bylaws


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Teacher Appreciation school supplies
I would love to get our kids involved in being appreciative of their teachers. I saw a post stating the...
Asked by Lacie in Events, Programs, & Activities


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Form 1023 financial data
It says we need to attach an itemized spreadsheet showing the sources and amounts to substantiate our...
Asked by msnethen in Nonprofit Status & Organization


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Board meetings
Does anyone have information or the legality re: holding your monthly Board meetings via email? It's...
Asked by kingMS in Officers & Board


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Ramifications of not following Bylaws
Can we lose our 501c3 status for not following our bylaws? Our board is making up its own rules regarding...
Asked by yredford in Bylaws


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Using PTA money to tip vendors
We are having a band perform at our spring family night and the committee chair would like to have cash...
Asked by Anonymous in Finance & Budget


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Teacher appreciation big ticket gift
Our PTO is looking for ideas on a big ticket item to purchase for our teachers and staff this year. Instead...
Asked by Lacie in Events, Programs, & Activities


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Husband and ex-Wife on the Board
Can/Should the non-married parents of one child/student be allowed to serve on the Executive Board of...
Asked by Anonymous in Elections & Transition


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asking volunteers to pay
Should we be asking our volunteers to pay for an event they are volunteering for even at a discounted...
Asked by betsyo in Volunteers & Involvement