PTA Connects - July 2007
Are you a new PTA unit president?
Are you wondering how to begin?
Here are three steps you can take right now, before the
school year begins:
1. Meet with the executive board and set PTA goals for the coming year.
Remember that PTA's purpose is to speak on behalf of children, assist parents in
raising their children, and encourage parent involvement in public schools.
2. Meet with the budget committee to develop a budget that is based on your
PTA goals.
Decide how you will raise the money to support the programs you plan to
present.
3. Prepare for your first meeting by reviewing procedures and developing an
agenda.
Need help?
We've put together all the information you need to get started on the California State
PTA web site.
Elements of a Written Goal
http://tinyurl.com/367t94
Sample Budget
http://tinyurl.com/3b5uuj
Budget Planning
http://tinyurl.com/3yul7s
Sample Meeting Agenda
http://tinyurl.com/3dhky4
Quick Reference Guides
You can also find more information through the National PTA Quick Reference Guides.
http://tinyurl.com/2gqg6o
You can find more help on California State PTA web site
www.capta.org
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