Well, Clyde, this post sheds a bit of light on your other post in the Teachers/Principals forum.
My personal vision of a PTO is that they are a service group of the school, raising funds and providing the extras to improve the learning environment.
I feel curriculum issues, disagreements with staff and board members, etc are better voiced through school board meetings or parent teacher advisory committees.
If you are feeling push back from your principal, it may be warranted. You certainly have the right as a tax payer and a parent to voice issues with the school and perhaps even to organize a group for a larger voice. I personally would recommend an avenue other than PTO to deliver your message.
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I am trying to start a PTO, but my vision is something more than a volunteer pool, though I think that is a big part of a PTO. I also want a place to exchange ideas about broader issues, like summer homework (which I dislike). I feel a push back from my Principal. Do other PTOs discuss broader topics?
