The Role of the PTO
The Role of the Cooper Mountain Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO)
The objectives of the Cooper Mountain Elementary PTO shall be:
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Establish and maintain a working relationship among parents, school and community;
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Support individual staff and grade level teams and promote the finest education possible for the students;
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Expand technology and supplement equipment and supplies;
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Develop programs and projects that will support or enrich the curriculum;
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Enhance the quality of education by raising funds for school supplies or programs that falls outside of the school budget.
The PTO DOES
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Support the educational programs and extracurricular activities of the school
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Encourage parents’ involvement in their individual children’s lives, education, class and school
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Provide feedback and suggestions for school programs
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Coordinate programs and projects that will support or enrich the curriculum
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Encourage/fund the increased exposure of students to technology
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Provide feedback/assist with increased awareness of school safety and security issues
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Organize fundraising efforts to support some additional programs, equipment, and services not covered in the school budget
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Support the educational goals of the school and assist with attaining those goals through parent and community volunteerism
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Recruit volunteers and coordinate volunteer efforts to staff PTO functions and assist with school programs
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Stay aware of legislation and political issues that may impact education and schools
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A LOT!!!
The PTO does NOT
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Run the school
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Force parents to participate in PTO and/or school activities
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Set policy regarding school programs
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Define the school’s curriculum
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Dictate the technology platforms and/or software used by the school
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Define or interfere with the school’s security program and policies
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Control the school’s budget
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Set the educational goals, testing requirements, or compliance factors
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Have jurisdiction or authority over school staff, teachers, and other employees
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Endorse a particular political candidate or commercial concern
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DO EVERYTHING!!!