Elections/Transition Archive

New officers and old officers need to collaborate to ensure transition success. When the PTO election is over, will your group move ahead well? You'll find tons of ideas in the articles below to make that happen. Find more helpful tools and info on the Elections/Transition resources page.

FAQs: Adapting Your PTO to a New Normal
These days, many parent groups are having to find ways to do business differently and adjust to a different reality.
Online Voting Tips for PTOs and PTAs
Making your officer elections virtual can help keep business moving along even if you can’t meet in person. (And yes, it's legal!)
Plus Power Pack: Elections
Our best resources on PTO and PTA elections, compiled just for Plus members.
PTO Elections and Transition: What You Need To Know
Key points about nominations, voting, and officer transition for a successful PTO election.
When No One Steps Up To Lead
Short on new leaders? These tips can help.
PTO and PTA Election Guide
Answers to some of the most-asked questions about parent group elections.
Election Season Tips To Ease Officer Transition
Steps to take now to ensure that the transition to a new board goes smoothly.
The First 5 Steps for New PTO Presidents
Just elected? You'll be fine if you keep these five steps in mind.
5 Tips for Your Upcoming PTO or PTA Election
Holding an election soon? Here are some important points to consider.
Help Prepare New Officers for Success
With good planning and communication, you can help ensure a quick and easy leadership transition.
Developing New PTO and PTA Leaders
It takes ongoing effort to cultivate the parents who will run the group after you retire.
Election Season Gotchas: How to Avoid Transition Trauma
Your PTO Year-End To Do List
16 steps to close out the school year and get ready to come back strong in fall 2024.
Find the Right Person for the Job
Matching an open leadership position with the right person just got a little easier; check out these key roles and the talents and skills they call for.
PTO Officer Elections FAQs
How do you run a PTO election? Answers to the most common questions.
6 Tips for Officer Transition Planning
Take these steps to ensure a smooth road ahead for incoming officers.
Is It Time To Pass the Gavel?
Questions to ask yourself if you’re thinking about retiring from your PTO leadership role.
Build a Strong Executive Board
Working to form a cohesive executive board can pay off in long-term success for your parent group.
Parochial School: Challenging Year Ends With Growth
PTO Today's 2007 Outstanding Parent Group at a Private School began its summer with a large financial burden, low morale, no board, and an uncertain future; with an emphasis on efficient planning and making involvement fun, leaders met those challenges and thrived.
How To Set and Reach Group Goals
How you go about setting objectives—and how you communicate them once they're set—plays a key role in your chances for success.
Empowering Committee Chairs
A formal orientation for committee leaders puts veterans and newcomers alike on equal footing, and gets everyone on the same page.
Procedures Book: Your PTO's Instruction Manual
Helpful information and resources to create policies and procedures books for your leaders.
My First Meeting: Presidents Remember
Parent group presidents recall the worrying, the nerves, and the lessons learned from their first time wielding a gavel.
You're Elected! Now What?
An overview of what lies ahead for first-time board members, and tips for getting off to a strong start.
Energize Your Parent Group
Tips to build interest and enthusiasm, then keep the momentum going all year long.
How To Retire Gracefully
The way in which officers move on from their leadership roles can affect the group even after they're gone. Make your transition a positive one.
Officer Transition: Planning Ahead
Prepare new officers for success by making sure they have the information and training they need.
When Schools Merge
Consolidation can be a stressful time for students and parents alike. Here are some ways parent groups ease the transition.
8 Tips for Passing the Gavel
Putting new board members in charge can go smoothly; avoid transition trauma with these lessons from people who have been there.

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