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Sample bylaws, mission statements, policies, etc., which parent groups can use in revising or writing their own.
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Document that states the goals of the PTO and then a side-by-side list of what falls within PTO's responsibility and what does not. Great for setting Details
Downloads: 17294
Officer Nomination Form with Job Descriptions on Back and sof PTO accomplishments to the side Details
Downloads: 17997
Simple, one-page flyer listing general policies for handling funds received. Details
Downloads: 4155
Complete sample bylaws, updated to include a conflict of interest policy; adapted from the PTO Today Startup Toolkit and PTO Leader's Toolkit. Details
Downloads: 45339
These bylaws are the ones we use for our middle school PTO. They are very basic, but have the essentials. Details
Downloads: 9285
Sample statement from the IRS, required in bylaws for groups applying for nonprofit status; taken from the PTO Startup Toolkit. Details
Downloads: 567
Sample of what a Policies and Procedures Binder is and what could go in one. Details
Downloads: 3638
Comprehensive guide for school parent groups, including step-by-step instructions for filing for nonprofit status (IRS Form 1023). Details
Downloads: 1438
Updated! Comprehensive guide to help parent group leaders be the best they can be, from setting priorities for the group to maximizing involvement. Details
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Examples of mission statements taken from real parent groups; learn more in the PTO Leader's Toolkit. Details
Downloads: 363
Sample incorporation text, with notes to help explain what to do and why; from the PTO Startup Toolkit. Details
Downloads: 302
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