PTO Do's and Don't

The PTO Does: 

• Support the educational programs and extracurricular activities of the school

• Organize fundraising efforts to support additional programs and equipment

• Coordinate programs and projects that will support or enrich the curriculum

• Support the educational goals of the school and assist with attaining these goals through parent and community volunteerism

• Recruit volunteers and coordinate volunteer efforts to staff PTO functions and assist with school programs

• Provide feedback and suggestions for school programs

• Have some great volunteers!

• Respect your time and schedule

• Have fun and make new friends

• Appreciate your support!

The PTO Does Not:

• Run the school

• Define or control the school's budget

• Define the school's curriculum

• Set educational goals, testing requirements, or compliance factors

• Have jurisdiction or authority over school staff, teachers or other employees

• Set policy regarding school programs

• Set the school's calendar

• Have anything to do with school pictures or yearbooks

• Run the Fifth Grade Promotion

• Get Paid!

• Have to be at the school during the school day

• Have any more free time than the average busy family

• Have all the help they need