Hi there. Boy, that's a major chunk of money. So sorry to hear this. But, you are in a difficult spot as the bank account is mixed. Do you know, as the PTO has been dormant, if that $30k was all PTO money? To move forward talk to the principal about setting up your group with some real independence, with your own bylaws and bank account. If you are able to do so, set up a bank account as soon as you can. For information on bylaws, go here: How To Write PTO Bylaws, http://www.ptotoday.com/pto-today-articles/article/968-how-to-write-pto-bylaws. We have lots of really helpful information on getting your group up and going if you look in this section here: Bylaws and Nonprofits, http://www.ptotoday.com/bylaws-nonprofit. One other suggestion: Try to hold a simple, potluck this fall and encourage families to come to spend some time together. It will help you to start to build parent involvement.
Good luck and stay in touch!
Rose C.
- Rose H
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