Are you now a division of the school instead of a separate legal entity? If you become a separate legal entity (whether you become PTA, PTO, or any one of a number of other acronyms), you will be governed by your organizing documents/bylaws. So your bylaws will specify who your members are, who can be an officer/board member, etc. Regardless of how you are set up, though, you still have to have a good relationship with your principal. S/he doesn't need to allow you to meet at the school, or have access to the students for fundraisers, etc.
- mum24kids
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The short answer is NO. You are a separate entity from the school and they do not have any control over what you do with your membership, fundraisers, or funds generated. It would be good to have a working relationship with your Principal, but you can meet outside the school and run your meetings as your bylaws outline.
- Mrs Bridges
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