Parent Orgs - Plano ISD It is self governing after having been chartered by the texas PTA upon Strengthencommunicaton between and among Plano ISD ptas, ptos, PTSAs and PTSOs and the http://www.pisd.edu/Partners/parentor.htm
Extractions: Quality education in Plano ISD results from a strong partnership between parents, the community and the schools. We strongly support the concept that education is everybody's business and that our students benefit when everyone is involved. In Plano ISD, thousands of parents serve on their schools' Parent Teacher Associations (PTA) and Parent Teacher Organizations (PTO). New! Plano ISD Council of PTAs Web Pages PTA Information PTO Information Presidents' Council ... Contact AppleCorps PTA INFORMATION The National PTA (Parent Teacher Association) is a nonprofit, democratic, voluntary organization whose membership is open to all persons who are concerned with the welfare of all children and youths, and who are willing to uphold its basic policies and to subscribe to its bylaws and fulfill the "Objects of PTA." The "Objects of PTA" are: To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, community, and place of worship. To raise the standards of home life. To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth. To bring into closer relation the home and the school, that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth.
Texas PTA - Www.txpta.org There is no affiliation with other ptos, and there are no state or national resources. to apply to the texas PTA Emergency Relief Fund. ptas are encouraged to donate to http://www.txpta.org/faq.html
TSPR Dallas Independent School District - Chapter 3 based DecisionMaking Committee, District/ Community, Required by texas EducationCode a higher percentage of district schools may have ptas or ptos that are http://www.window.state.tx.us/tspr/dallas/ch03c3.htm
Extractions: COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT This chapter reviews Dallas Independent School District's (DISD) communications and community relations efforts in four sections: D. Broadcast Services C. COMMUNITY RELATIONS (PART 3) In addition to DISD's 16 Community Network advisory groups and task forces monitored by the Community Relations Division, the district has 41 districtwide advisory committees ( Exhibit 3-22 ) that are loosely monitored by several different departments. Some of the advisory groups include district employees, some include community members and others include a combination of both. They cover a wide variety of topics and interest areas. Exhibit 3-22 presents a listing of DISD's districtwide advisory committees. Exhibit 3-22
Calendar It will be up to 90 days before the texas Education Agency renders me that localcommunities electing local school boards, serving on ptas/ptos and providing http://www.planoprc.org/calendar.htm
Extractions: Home What's New Other Parent Friendly Websites School Finance ... About Us SCHOOL CALENDAR ISSUES Last update 10-16-02 While certain educational goals must be met, we believe the school calendar should reflect the preferences of the parents in the district. WHAT'S THE LATEST? What can you do to help? Read a brief history Calendar Related Links ... One Issue - Two Sides. You decide What does the research say? Our recommendations to the Board of Trustees Calendar Examples UPDATED SURVEY RESULTS CAN BE FOUND HERE! ... Results of Comments at Town Hall Meeting What's the Latest? Emboldened by the lack of participation by uniform start supporters at the public hearing, Plano Board of Trustees are now considering the earliest start date in the state even if it means having another public hearing! See articles below. RECENT NEWS COVERAGE October 17, 2002 PISD Trustees support early start date , The Plano Star Courier. After approximately 150 speakers presented their views to Plano Independent School District, trustees unanimously voted to request a waiver to begin classes earlier than the state-mandated week of Aug. 21. A majority of speakers - 127 - supported the waiver. A total of 27 opposed it, and two were neutral. The discussion was part of a public hearing at Tuesday's regular PISD board meeting. Comments ranged from those for or against the waiver to those who questioned why the majority of district officials supported the waiver. Plano ISD: School calendar issue resurfacing District looks into earlier start after hearing from residents , The Dallas Morning News. Hundreds of Plano residents crammed into a public hearing Tuesday night, most supporting a mid-August date for the first day of school next year. But many went home wondering if the summer days of 2003 would end even sooner. Plano school officials voted to apply for a waiver from a state law requiring students return to school no earlier than the third week in August. The proposal on the table was Aug. 11, 2003, but by the end of the evening Plano school district trustees were talking about a start date of Aug. 7 or earlier.
District Digest - Plano ISD in The Academy VI, a program offered by the texas Elementary Principals Carnival Booths(Hosted by ptas/ptos/Booster Clubs) Pony Rides / Clowns Football Throw http://www.pisd.edu/WN/DDs/dd41499.htm
Extractions: Senate Bill 4, in its current form, limits tax revenue for 1999-2000 at the 1998-99 per student expenditure, noted Dr. Otto. New revenue would be generated only by the growth in number of students for the year, which equates to approximately $7 million for Plano ISD. No adjustment would be made for the opening of our three new schools, inflation (including utility rate increases), staff due to enrollment growth or salary adjustments, increases which are currently budgeted at more than $12 million for Plano ISD next year. The bill raises the equalized wealth level to $290,000 per WADA (weighted average daily attendance) from the current $280,000 per WADA for the first year of the biennium. This is a tax relief issue only and would result in a reduction of an estimated $10 million to PISD taxpayers, but would provide no additional revenues for educational uses, Dr. Otto said.
Issues & Answers - Board Of Trustees Under texas law, Board members cannot receive financial compensation for their time ofTrustees for local and state organizations, such as ptas/ptos and civic http://www.fortbend.k12.tx.us/comrel/issues/issues.BOT.htm
Extractions: Tell me more about the FBISD Board of Trustees . . . Who can serve on the Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees? Residents of the district, 18 years of age or older, who have resided in Texas for at least 12 months and in the district for at least six months and are registered voters, may serve on the Board. In 1959, when the Missouri City and Sugar Land school districts consolidated to form Fort Bend ISD, the Board of Trustees was set up with seven positions three from the former Missouri City district, three from the former Sugar Land district, and one at-large position. Does this mean that Board members represent only their community, and not the district at-large? No. Each Board member serves every resident of Fort Bend ISD, no matter where they reside, and all Fort Bend ISD residents vote for all positions on the Board. How long are Board of Trustees terms? Trustees are elected to three-year terms on a rotating basis. Two are elected each year, one from each side of the district. Every third year, the at-large position is elected. Do Board members receive financial compensation for their time?
Extractions: PTA is a grassroots organization made up of parents, teachers, and others around the state who have a special interest in children, families, and schools. PTA membership is as diverse as Texas is in cultures, education levels, and parenting skills. By joining PTA, a member automatically becomes part of the largest child-advocacy organization in the stateover 750,000 strong across Texas. WHAT DOES PTA DO?
Socorro ISD TPR Report - Chapter 3 AAPS PTO Council This PTO Council in Ann Arbor Michigan extends communication to board members, along with PTO meetings, minutes, goal and objectives. Council of ptas - Favorite PTA links, Council committees, and local ptas in this texas Council unit. Organization information for the Council serving ptas and ptos in Kansas. http://www.window.state.tx.us/tpr/tspr/socorro/chpt3a.htm
Extractions: CURRENT SITUATION SISD's Communications Department manages district media relations, including press releases; internal and external district newsletters; the district's standing advisory groups; and graphic design services for all district departments and schools. The department's staff includes a director, a writer, a graphic design artist, and a secretary. The Community Education Department coordinates parental and volunteer involvement in the district; oversees the district's Even Start program, which provides adult educational services for indigent parents; manages Even Start and other state and federal grant funds, including family preservation and adult literacy grants; coordinates the VISTA volunteer program; and provides community education and training. This office has 36 full-time administrators, case workers, volunteers, and paraprofessionals, and 39 full- and part-time teachers. The Office of Special Events and Partnerships plans special events; coordinates the district's Partners in Education program, which solicits business involvement; and markets district facilities and events. This office plans concerts, festivals, and sporting events held at the district's Student Activity Center and seeks opportunities for district involvement in community events such as a recent National Basketball Association exhibition game. This office also helps to attract events to the newly constructed Aquatics Center. In addition, Special Events and Partnerships sells advertising for the district's school bus advertising program.
Star-Telegram.Com | Local News HOMETOWN STAR. LA ESTRELLA. texas NEWS. AP NATIONAL NEWS was known to contribute to youth leagues, ptas, ptos, various schools and any charitable organization that asked, http://www.star-telegram.com/news/doc/1047/1:NE29/1:NE29113099.html
Extractions: Star-Telegram Staff Writer GRAPEVINE Friends remember how Don Ramey would have a ready hug or handshake when they walked into his restaurant, La Casa Mexican Cafe. That is something they say they will miss. Mr. Ramey died Sunday after suffering a heart attack at the family restaurant he opened about 25 years ago. He was 58.
PTA Information Primarily, ptas have the advantage of a structure of in turn has the Local District(in texas aligned with ptos, on the other hand, are largely selfcontained http://www.garlandisdcouncilpta.org/faqs.html
Extractions: General PTA Information Go to bottom of page Click on a question below to link to its respective answer. Q: What is PTA? Q: What are the Benefits of Joining PTA? Q: What's the Difference Between a PTA and a PTO? Q: What is the Mission of PTA? Q: Who can be a member? Q: Who or what makes up the Garland ISD Council of PTAs? Q: What are some of the Council's successful strategies? Q: What evidence supports the success or effectiveness of the Council? Q: What is PTA? A: PTA - the acronym for "Parent Teacher Association ® ," is a state and national affiliated organization that is dedicated to advocacy for all children. The National PTA is the oldest and largest volunteer association in the United States working exclusively on behalf of children and youth. Each individual school PTA is linked to a vast network of resources including other PTA units as well as state and national organizations. When mobilized, this network of child advocates numbers over 7 million, influencing both state and national legislation as well as advocating the role of parents in their children's education. The work of PTA is based on the concept that many groups with similar goals working for children are much more effective and benefit more children than a single organization working alone on one school campus. PTAs are governed and guided by bylaws of the unit that correspond with Texas PTA bylaws. All local units and councils are assisted by one of the 18 district presidents and the Texas PTA Board of Directors. A paid 15-member staff at the Texas PTA Office in Austin supports the work of the organization.
Untitled WHAT IS PTA? PTA is a grassroots organization made up of parents, teachers, and others around the state who have a special interest in children, families, and schools. There is no affiliation with other ptos, and there are no state or national resources. The board sets policies for ptas throughout texas. A 20member office in Austin supports http://www.katy.isd.tenet.edu/crjh/pta.htm
Extractions: PTA is a grassroots organization made up of parents, teachers, and others around the state who have a special interest in children, families, and schools. PTA membership is as diverse as Texas is in cultures, education levels, and parenting skills. By joining PTA, a member automatically becomes part of the largest child-advocacy organization in the stateover 750,000 strong across Texas. WHAT DOES PTA DO?
TSPR Audit Protocols - Community Involvement texas school districts use a variety of methods to generate community Staff as assignedLocal media Parents Parent organizations (booster clubs, ptas, ptos). http://www.window.state.tx.us/tspr/protocol/commun.html
Extractions: Community Involvement Texas school districts use a variety of methods to generate community involvement. Some school districts have large departments dedicated to this function, while smaller districts must rely on a handful of people who perform a variety of community relations functions. Boards of Trustees can also play an important role in community involvement. Boards perceived as accessible and sensitive to citizens' concerns are less likely to be seen as insulated from the community. Data Needs Possible People to Interview Superintendent or associate superintendent with assigned responsibility
Dealey PTA News There is no affiliation with other ptos, and there are no state or national resources. The board sets policies for ptas throughout texas. A 20member office in Austin supports http://www.dealeypta.com/pages/news.htm
Beyond Bake Sales one PTA official in texas recently defended of academic deficiencies, the ptas invariablysponsor States have independent parentteacher organizations (ptos). http://www.educationpolicy.org/files/bakesales.htm
Extractions: by Charlene K. Haar, EPI President Hardly a week goes by without another article encouraging parental involvement in education accompanied by a poll showing the benefits of having parents active in their child's education. Busy parents have long been engaged in volunteer work within classrooms, extra-curricular activities, on school playgrounds, and at home. Today, however, parents who are contributing more time and money feel like they are resources to be tapped rather than major stakeholders in the system. Parents are turning to traditional parent-teacher groups for help. The question is: What kind of help can they expect? The century old National Congress of Parents and Teachers (PTA), has been a long-time proponent of parental involvement. The PTA has local affiliates in slightly over one-fifth of the K-12 schools in the United States. In Florida, about 26 percent of the schools have PTAs. However, all is not well with the PTA. At the PTA's national convention in Kansas City, Missouri, last June, most states reported no membership increases, while many states reported membership losses. Some states, like Indiana, have seen significant dropout rates. In 1994, the Indiana PTA lost 3,384 members and at least 9,000 members quit in 1996. In my opinion, there are several reasons for this decline.
The Bottom Line Of Private School Vouchers through sitebased decision- making committees and active, involved ptas and ptos. areengaging in a strategic effort to discredit texas public schools in http://www.atpe.org/GovernmentalRelations/vouchersBottomline.htm
Extractions: Texas Public Schools Help 3,750,000 Students Texas public schools educate over 90% of all Texas children. All our resources and energy should be devoted to making each and every public school the best that it can be. Texas taxpayers cannot afford to experiment with private school vouchers. There is not enough money to fund public schools, much less to fund private schools, too. People who really care about Texas children and their academic achievement are working to solve problems not advocating the abandonment of the public schools through vouchers. Caring people who are part of the solution are volunteering with PTAs, serving on elected school boards, teaching, serving as tutors and mentors, donating money to neighborhood schools, assisting with Adopt-a-School programs, helping schools through interfaith efforts, and lobbying for funding for programs to help all students to succeed. Most parents want their children to attend their neighborhood public school, and polls show almost all Texas parents are happy with their childs public school. Many public school transfer options are available for the limited situations in which parents want their child to transfer to another public school.
District 10 PTA and questions Making the PTA Choice (Converting ptos), Power Struggles are basicfinancial controls for all ptas, and fun a unit check made out to texas PTA. http://www.myschoolonline.com/page/0,1871,0-138160-51-78000,00.html
Extractions: Workshop Offerings: (tentative schedule - any changes will be announced at Welcome!) 1st Year Presidents: Organization, checklists, protocol, teaming, where to start and how to keep up, plus financial and parliamentary basics. This workshop goes straight through both session times! Returning Presidents: Now that you know the basics, learn how to increase your PTA's effectiveness and reinvent your PTA. Targeting Council Presidents/AFSRs: 4 stations to address your needs, issues and questions: Making the PTA Choice (Converting PTOs), Power Struggles/People Skills, How to Put on Trainings, Tough Financial Questions. Basic Treasurer: Job Specific training. Everything a new PTA Treasurer needs to know. Advanced Money Matters: For returning treasurers and new treasurers alike - this workshop tackles the tough, thorny issues that come up and how to avoid them. Parliamentarian Training and Bylaws: Job specific training. Everything a PTA Parliamentarian needs to know plus info for any board members interested in the bylaws process.
TUSD Board Report Principal of Montgomery Junior High School in Montgomery, texas as Assistant andimprove arts education; $33,800 ($15,200 from school ptas/ptos; $14,200 from http://www.tusd.k12.az.us/contents/govboard/gbreport95_96/gb0396.html
Extractions: This meeting featured a special study feature, "Literacy Across the Curriculum," with presentations and student demonstrations. At this meeting, the Governing Board appointed two new members to the Independent Citizens Committee (ICC): Lorraine Aguilar (six-year term) and Rosalie Lopez (four-year term); approved plans and specifications with authorization to call for bids for Cavett and Whitmore elementary schools (bond); approved a food program agreement with CODAC Behavioral Health Services, Inc. and an agreement with the Pima County Sheriff's Department for Hohokam and Pistor middle schools. March 19, 1996 Regular Board Meeting
Multistate Tax Commission Results ptas exempt. ptos - exempt. Please address the request to Tax Policy DivisionExempt Organizations Section texas Comptroller of Public Accounts PO Box 13528 http://www.fundraisetaxlaw.org/tx.html
Extractions: If your State exempts fundraising sales by certain groups from sales or use taxes, please indicate which of the following are exempt in your State. Public Schools (K-12) - exempt Private Schools (K-12) exempt School Groups (e.g., clubs, bands, teams) - exempt PTAs - exempt PTOs exempt Other parent groups - exempt Church Groups - Exempt Youth Sports League - Not exempt 501 (c)(3) organizations exempt 501 (c)(6) organizations - exempt Other (specify:Collage Orginazations) Footnotes - 1 - Each chapter of an organization qualifying for sales tax exemption under the religious, educational, or charitable category and organizations exempted from sales tax based on their IRS exemption under Section 501 (c)(3), (4), (8), (10), or (19) of the Internal Revenue Code may hold two one-day, tax-free sales or auctions each calendar year. One day is 24 consecutive hours. For each one-day sale or auction only, sales tax need not be collected on the sale of taxable items. The exemption does not apply to items sold for more than $5,000, unless the item is manufactured by the organization, or the item is donated to the organization and is not sold to the donor. 2- College or university student organizations affiliated with an institution of higher education may hold a one-day, tax-free sale each month. The college or university student organization must have a primary purpose other than engaging in business or performing an activity designed to make a profit. The primary purpose of the one-day sale must be to raise funds for the college or university student organization. The exemption does not apply to items sold for more than $5,000, unless the item is manufactured by the organization, or the item is donated to the organization and is not sold to the donor. In addition, effective October 1, 2001, the first $5000 in each calendar year of not otherwise exempted sales are exempt from tax.
Extractions: All Fundraising Companies Directory Home Free Fundraising Information Index of 100's of Fundraising Products Special Event Fundraiser s American Clothing Recycling Co. [Seymour, Connecticut] Recycling, Special Events CompuThon - SuperThons walk-a-thons. Finally, a better way to raise money for your group! Year after year, schools and youth groups agonize over how to raise money. No door-to-door. No waste or returns. No hassles with collections. No products to buy or deliver. Much less work. More profits for your group. (800-327-0332) [Tampa, Florida] A Nite At The Races [Jupiter, Florida] Wesleyan Thespians - Mystery dinner kits. Can fund raisers be fun raisers Absolutely!! Wesleyan Thespian Mystery Dinner Kits include scripts, clues, solutions and detailed instructions on how to present mystery dinner performances which we would like to share with your church or organization. ( e-mail [Marshfield, Massachusetts] NameBeads International - Over 500 schools in 3 years have conducted this unique fundraiser and you should too. No money upfront. We provide a beautiful full color brochure to help you group sell personalized products. Each item is custom-made with handcrafted ceramic beads that spell out a first name or saying. ( ) [St. Clair, Missouri]
The Role Of The PTA - Texas - GreatSchools.net of the same functions as ptas, but operate as are sometimes referred to as ptos (parentteacher http://www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/showarticle/tx/29/parent
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