OOPS! I'm the one who originally posted the above... I forgot one more question. If this PTO Board did not even have elections at the end of last school year (as they were supposed to) for this new currrent 2013/2014 school year... Is their even an active PTO Board? What can we do to correct this and become a functioning PTO again? Thanks Again for any help/advice.
- DeeD
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Have you talked to the principal about this? If there is a group of parents willing to take over running the PTO, I would think he would support that. It sounds like the old board is burned out and has given up, so this is a good time to transition to a group that will focus on building parent involvement.
As you mention, you do need to hold elections. That's a good first transitional step. Regarding the money, it would certainly be a breach of faith with the school if the old board spent all the money purposely before the new board took office. On the other hand, there's a lot that you can accomplish without a lot of money. And if you do focus first on getting parents more connected to the school and the PTO, fundraising success will follow from that.
Good luck, and please let us know how things go!
- Craig
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