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To Be A PTA
Schools interested in Chartering a PTA should contact
the state office at 702-258-7885. It only takes 10 people willing to invest
$5.00 each to start a PTA. Our bylaws template can be modified to fit the
need of your school and submitted to the state office for approval. Insurance
information and training of board officers will get you started on the right
course. We have a group of dedicated members to answer questions and help with
chartering a PTA.
Who is PTA
PTA is the largest and oldest
volunteer child advocacy organization in the United States. A not-for-profit
association of parents, educators, students, and other citizens active in their
schools and communities, PTA is a leader in parent involvement and reminding our
nation of its obligations to children.
In every day terms, PTA is a:
- Strong advocate for public education,
- Vital resource for families, and
- Powerful voice for all children.
All officers and board members,
whether national, state or unit, are unpaid volunteers. All members speak with a
unified voice on behalf of all children, as highlighted by the PTA tagline:
everychild.onevoice.
Each school PTA (unit PTA) is a self-governing unit, chartered by Nevada PTA and
part of National PTA. Unit PTAs are governed by the bylaws of their organization
and may not act in any manner inconsistent with Nevada PTA and National PTA.
Each unit elects its officers, controls its budget and is responsible to update
and amend their bylaws when necessary. National PTA and all of its constituent
PTAs exist to fulfill the PTA Mission and Purposes.
NOTE: PTSA refers to those schools that recognize students as members.
For the sake of this document, the governing body shall be referred to as PTA.
Purposes of PTA
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Promote the welfare of children and
youth in home, school, community and place of worship.
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Raise the standards of home life.
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Secure adequate laws for the care
and protection of children and youth.
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Bring into closer relation the home
and the school that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the
education of children and youth.
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Develop between educators and the
general public such united efforts as will secure for all children and youth
the highest advantages in physical, mental, social and spiritual education.
Mission of PTA
A powerful voice for all children,
A relevant resource for families and communities, and
A strong advocate for the educational and well-being of
every child.
Nevada PTA Mission
The mission of Nevada PTA is to lead, train and encourage parents, teachers and
community to advocate for the education, health and welfare of all children and
families.
Levels of PTA
PTA Members can be anyone who believes in the PTA Mission and Purposes. Members
automatically are part of National PTA and Nevada PTA, joining over 6 million
members nationwide.
Membership is the foundation of PTA. It is the true measure of the success of
the organization. The strength of the PTA rests in the utilization of its
“people resources.” Membership may include any individual who cares about
children and youth—administrators, school support staff, teachers, students,
parents, grandparents and senior citizens.
An active, involved and informed membership will provide parents and teachers
with a way to share experiences and knowledge about children. As the largest and
most effective child advocacy group in Nevada, PTA speaks with a
unified voice
for the education, health, safety and well-being of all children and youth.
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Councils
consist of five (5)
or more units of PTAs within a town, city, county or other designated area and
organized by authorization of Nevada PTA. A council is the coordinating body
that promotes communication and cooperation among units and increases the
capacity for service because of their unified strength.
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Region
Nevada PTA is divided into 6 PTA regions in order to
establish a closer working relationship with councils and units. A
Region Director serves as the liaison from the Nevada PTA Board of Managers
and works with the council and unit PTAs in the geographical areas of the
state. The Region Director offers field service,
training, provides networking opportunities and has the primary role in
organizing new PTA units within the region.
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State PTA (Nevada PTA)
serves as a link between the national organization and the membership of the
state. Nevada PTA is administered by a state president, four vice presidents,
a secretary, and a treasurer; all elected by the general membership for a two
year term. Business is transacted by delegates at the state
convention and meetings of the Nevada PTA
Executive Committee and Board of Managers.
PTA at the state level serves two broad purposes. First, Nevada PTA forms and
supports PTA units and
councils by providing services such as
resources,
training, inspiration, programs, field service and guidance. Nevada PTA also
serves as the collective
voice for children and PTA members at the state level
by influencing decision-makers about proposed legislation and policy affecting
children, collaborating
with individuals and organizations working with
children, increasing membership and raising the visibility of the work of PTA.
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National PTA
is a partner with Nevada PTA in supporting unit PTAs and
individual members. National PTA plays an integral role in establishing,
maintaining and safeguarding programs and policies that promote the health,
safety, nutrition, welfare, protection and education of children and youth. It
serves as the collective voice of members at the national level.
PTA at all levels is committed to being inclusive in its efforts to represent
and assist all who nurture and educate children. Individual members may belong
to one or more PTAs and pay dues in each.
It is important that PTA leaders become familiar with and understand PTA’s
history, mission, state and national services and projects,
Purposes, and
current issues in order to more effectively communicate to potential members,
“why PTA?”
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