We are a group of Silver Mesa parents who want what is best for our school staff, teachers and students. We believe this can be achieved through a PTO. The district has a policy allowing parents a vote. We first must complete a Notice of Intent and petition and then we will be allowed a vote. This blog will help educate, inform and unite through this process. Keep updated on what is going on here. UPDATE: You should have received a ballot in the mail. If you didn't and want to vote, contact the district. We encourage everyone to study both organizations and vote for the group they believe best represents their ideals.


Friday, June 12, 2015

Dues

Did you know that our school PTA charges $5 in dues to join the PTA? Only those who pay are members of the PTA. Did you know that in the 2015-2016 school year our school gets to keep less than $0.50 of the $5.00. The remainder goes to the National, State and council PTA. Only members can volunteer on a PTA board and only members can ratify a budget.

A PTO isn't required to charge dues. Every parent is a member of a PTO. Any parent can serve on a PTO board. Often times a PTO will charge dues their first year to help pay for start up costs (start up costs are around $1000 for the first year and drop significantly after that) but these dues are totally optional. Every parent is a member of a PTO whether they pay dues or not.
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