Can anyone tell me if their school has gone from a PTA to a PTO? Was it dificult and worth it?

We did it and YES! it was worth it. You can email me with any questions and I'll be happy to help you.

BerthaLawlor@yahoo.com

Bertha - What would you say were the 3 or 4 most compelling reasons why your members switched? And how about the 3 or 4 reasons you were reluctant to give up PTA affiliation? And finally, any realities about becoming an independent parent group, pleasant or harsh, that you weren't prepared for?

Our group is a PTO, but I have a friend in another district whose PTA is starting to discuss switching. I'd love to be able to share some of your insight with her.

I was wondering what was the reason for switching from a PTA to a PTO? We are currently a PTA and am very proud to be a part of this National Organization. I just wonder of some of the reasons behind people who are considering switching.
Thanks for you input!
Lynn :confused:

We weren't using anything from the PTA and it was costing us $1200 per year in dues. The vote wasn't close.

I've been floating through this website for awhile and am still wondering what is the advantage of a PTO. I'm amazed that you were paying $1200 to the PTA organization. You must have a huge membership. That is a large amount of money to save, but our group doesn't pay anything remotely close to that and gets its insurance benefits and tax exempt status from the PTA. Other than insurance, can anyone tell me what are the advantages of a PTO?