The main functions of the Parent Teacher Organization are to raise funds for the school’s current operational expenses, to promote parental support for the school program, and to increase mutual understanding between school and parents. The membership of the parent teacher organization shall include the pastor, the principal, the parents or legal guardians, and the faculty of the school. Financial operation of a parent teacher organization shall be governed by the regulations for financial operations as found in the Parent Teacher Organization Bylaws.
PTO BOARD
The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is an advisory group made up of parents and teachers of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The purpose of the PTO is to:
Promote open communication among the parents, teachers and administration.
Provide support for the principal in his/her role as the administrator of the school program.
Promote goodwill and cooperation between and among parents, faculty, administration, and parish.
Direct and coordinate parental support through parent education activities and social functions which build community.
Help build and enhance the faith community of Assumption School and Parish.
Support the raising of funds for the school.
Coordinate the service and volunteer programs.
Lobby for legislation that has a positive impact on the school and its students.
Its role is to provide leadership and coordination of activities for the Parent-Teacher Organization including but not limited to:
To prepare the agenda for the monthly planning meeting.
To conduct monthly planning meetings.
To coordinate activities of various committees.
To receive reports from various committees.
To ensure that PTO proceedings are communicated to all parents and teachers.
To ensure that minutes are maintained.
To provide support for the principal.
To work with the principal in planning Parent-Teacher Organization meetings several times annually.
To approve all fundraising activities and their respective budgets, including:
All PTO fundraising activities which supplement the operating budget include:
Family Fun Night
Auction Gala
$1000 A MONTH Club
Jog-A-Thon
