PTO Today

A guide specially written for officers and committee chairs. Whether you're new to the job or a veteran, get the information you need to hit the ground running and pick up some new tools and tips.

Topics in this toolkit include getting organized, getting your group focused, running a successful committee, communicating with parents and other leaders, and more.

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CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Getting Started (Organization and Record-Keeping, Yearly Planning, Note to Coleaders)

Chapter 2: Committee Leadership

Chapter 3: Working With Others (Finding Volunteers, Delegation, Building a Strong Board, Dealing With Difficult Situations)

Chapter 4: Leading the PTO (Your Leadership Style, Setting Direction, Avoiding Micromanagement, Fundraising Philosophy)

Chapter 5: Running the PTO "Business" (Bylaws and Policies, Meeting Management, Handling Money, the IRS, Contracts, Officer Transition Planning)

Additional Resources

• Budget Sample
• Committee Chair Year-End Checklist
• Event Effectiveness Evaluation Checklist
• IRS Decision Flow Chart
• Meeting Agenda Outline
• Meeting Minutes Sample
• Mission Statement Samples
• Officers Mini-Retreat Outline
• Financial Risk Assessment Checklist
• Bylaws Sample
• Teacher Survey
• Robert's Rules for Leaders—Top 10 Things You Should Know
• Volunteer Interest Survey
• Welcome Packet Outline

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