The Role of the Haisley Elementary Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO)
The objectives of the Haisley Elementary PTO are to:
- Establish and maintain a working relationship among parents, school and community.
- Support school improvement teams and promote the finest education possible for the students at Haisley Elementary.
- Focus on PTO’s core values and ensure that all PTO decisions are based on those beliefs, the school’s mission and vision, and the PTO constitution.
- Increase student safety and security.
- Develop programs and projects that will support or enrich the curriculum.
- Enhance the quality of education by raising funds for school supplies or programs that fall outside the school budget.
| The PTO DOES | The PTO does not |
| · Support the educational programs and extracurricular activities of the school | · Run the school |
| · Encourage parents’ involvement in their individual children’s lives, education, class, and school | · Force parents to participate in PTO and/or school activities |
| · Provide feedback and suggestions for school programs | · Set policy regarding school programs |
| · Coordinate programs and projects that will support or enrich the curriculum | · Define the school’s curriculum |
| · Encourage/fund the increased exposure of students to technology | · Dictate the technology platforms and/or software used by the school |
| · Provide feedback/assist with increased awareness of school safety and security issues | · Define or interfere with the school’s security program and policies |
| · Organize fundraising efforts to support additional programs, equipment, and services not covered in the school budget | · Control the school’s budget |
| · Support the educational goals of the school and assist with attaining those goals through parent and community volunteerism | · Set the educational goals, testing requirements, or compliance factors |
| · Recruit volunteers and coordinate volunteer efforts to staff PTO functions and assist with school programs | · Have jurisdiction or authority over school staff, teachers, and other employees |
| · Stay aware of legislation and political issues that may impact education and schools | · Endorse a particular political candidate or commercial concern |
| · A LOT ! ! ! | · Do everything 🙂 |
This PTO is organized exclusively for the charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue code.