Donations are always accepted with gratitude! my.cheddarup.com/c/waretownpto2425 The Role of the
WARETOWN Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO)
The objectives of the WARETOWN PTO are to :
• Establish and maintain a working relationship among parents, school and community.
• Support school improvement teams and promote the finest education possible for the students in OTSD.
• Expand technology an
d 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. 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 the 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.
