The objectives of the Grant School PTO are to:
- Establish and maintain a working relationship among the parents, the school, and the community.
- Support school improvement teams and promote the finest education possible for the students at Grant School.
- Supplement equipment and supplies.
- Increase student safety and security.
- 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.
See the Grant School PTO Bylaws for more details.
| The PTO DOES | The PTO Does NOT |
| Support the educational programs and extracurricular activities of the school. | Run the school. |
| Encourage parents’ involvement in their individual children’s lives, education, class, and school. | Force parents to participate in PTO and/or school activities. |
| Provide feedback and suggestions for school programs. | Set policy regarding school programs. |
| Coordinate programs and projects that will support or enrich the curriculum. | Define the school’s curriculum. |
| Encourage/fund the increased exposure of students to technology. | Dictate the technology platforms and/or software used by the school. |
| Provide feedback/assist with increased awareness of school safety and security issues. | Define or interfere with the school’s security program and policies. |
| Organize fundraising efforts to support some additional programs, equipment, and services not covered in the school budget. | Control the school’s budget. |
| Support the educational goals of the school and assist with attaining those goals through parent and community volunteerism. | Set educational goals, testing requirements, or compliance factors. |
| Recruit volunteers and coordinate volunteer efforts to staff PTO functions and assist with school programs. | Have jurisdiction or authority over school staff, teachers, and other employees. |
| Stay aware of legislation and political issues that may impact education and schools. | Endorse a particular political candidate or commercial concern. |
| A LOT ! ! ! | DO EVERYTHING ! ! ! |
This PTO is organized exclusively for the charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
