The Role of the Haisley 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.
501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue code.