Leadership
Transition and New Leaders
Conflict of Interest Policy
A copy of this policy shall be given to all members of the board, officers, and staff members upon commencement of such person’s relationship with the PTA or at the official adoption of this policy. Each board member, officer, and staff member shall sign and date the policy at the beginning of his or her term of service or employment and each year thereafter. Failure to sign does not nullify the policy.
Whistleblower Policy
This Whistleblower Policy of the California State PTA: (1) encourages directors, officers, staff and volunteers to come forward with credible information on illegal practices or serious violations of adopted policies of the association; (2) specifies that the association will protect the person from retaliation; and (3) identifies where such information can be reported.
What Every PTA President Should Know from the Beginning
Overview summary of key components - your team, ground rules, resources, duties
Running Your Unit
Public School Employer-Employee Negotiations
Records Retention and Destruction Policy
Meetings
Attracting & Retaining Meeting Attendees
Ideas on how to structure your association meetings to attract more attendees
Planning Effective Meetings
Tips for planning a good association, board or committee meeting
Sample PTA Agenda
Excellent template for creating your Association and/or Executive Board Meeting
8 Steps to a Motion/Motion Matrix
A "must read" for every President! This 'cheat sheet' should be taken to every meeting
Tips for Presiding Over a Meeting
Hints and Tips you should read prior to before presiding over your first meeting as President!
Evaluate Your Meetings Scorecard
10 Yes/No Questions to help you evaluate your meeting environment
Team Building and Volunteers
Responsibilities of Executive Board Members