An PTO executive board member was recently elected to the school board. She wants to retain her PTO position. Many parents think this is not appropriate. Has anyone ever had this happen or have anything in their by-laws which address this issue?

Maybe I'm naive or dense, but I'm not sure I see what the problem is. What are the reasons that some parents object to this?

Thanks Mightyjo. Some objections are it could be a conflict of interest when money is allocated. Is the person speaking "for" the board or as a parent-board members are always seen as board first, parent second. Being a PTO volunteer is fine, but a PTO executive board member seems to elicit the objections. The board already has a laison to PTO that attends all meetings. Just wondered if these objections have ever been raised anywhere else...

Busybee, Thanks for the answer to my question. However, since this is not something I've encountered, I can't give you any useful comments. I'll be checking back here too, to see what enlightenment others may have...
Jo

My husband is on the school board and is not allowed to be on any other exec. board that pertains to raising money for the school. It might just be a rule for are school. I'm sure you could ask your superintendant about this.

I will also be checking back for any responses out there. I'm starting my third year as president and have a parent objecting to our volunteer coordinator's right to this position. Her husband is on the school board and she works at the school as a teache's aide. I feel we board members are first parents who wish to be involved and do not want to dicourage anyone. I also feel that since all PTO members present (usually about 6 people other than the five board mambers!!)are allowed one vote each, I don't see a conflict of interest. We are in the process of writing up our bylaws, as none were written when the PTO was established 12 years ago, so I would love to hear your responses beforehand. Thanks!!