The Role of the
New Glarus Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO)
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The objectives of the New Glarus PTO are to:
· Establish and maintain a working relationship among parents, school, and community.
· 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.
· Foster
a sense of community and cooperation among a diverse student body by
sponsoring gatherings and events aimed at bringing students, parents,
and teachers together.
· Extend gratitude to a dedicated staff.
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The PTO DOES:
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The PTO does NOT:
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·Support the educational programs and extracurricular activities of the school
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·Run the school
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·Encourage parents’ involvement in their individual children’s lives, education, class, and school
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·Force parents to participate in PTO and/or school activities
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·Provide feedback and suggestions for school programs
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·Set policy regarding school programs
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·Coordinate programs and projects that will support or enrich the curriculum
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·Define the school’s curriculum
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·Encourage/fund the increased exposure of students to technology
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·Dictate the technology platforms and/or software used by the school
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·Provide feedback/assist with increased awareness of school safety and security issues
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·Define or interfere with the school’s security program and policies
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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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·Control the school’s 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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·Set the educational goals, testing requirements, or compliance factors
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·Recruit volunteers and coordinate volunteer efforts to staff PTO functions and assist with school programs
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·Have jurisdiction or authority over school staff, teachers, and other employees
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·Stay aware of legislation and political issues that may impact education and schools
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·Endorse a particular political candidate or commercial concern
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·A LOT ! ! !
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·DO EVERYTHING ! ! !
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The
New Glarus PTO is organized exclusively for charitable, scientific,
literary or educational purposes as defined by Section 501 (c)(3) of the
Internal Revenue code.