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Protect Volunteers From Legal Risks

Having a few key policies in place can minimize the risks to parent volunteers.
by Sandra Pfau Englund
Getting parents involved in your PTO is critical to its success. But how do you protect volunteers from legal risks? Unfortunately, parent volunteers and PTO officers can and do get sued when a student gets hurt, the rented popcorn machine ignites a fire, or PTO funds come up missing.Step One: Know the Risks First, conduct a r...

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