Archdiocesan Policies Governing Parent-Teacher Organizations (link)
The P.T.O. supports the school and is important for the school's viability yet functions very differently than the school governors. The P.T.O. and its members do not have any authority to act independently on behalf of the school or parish as "agents" of the school or parish. Any action taken of the P.T.O. must receive written approval of the pastor and/or principal. The P.T.O. main purpose is to raise funds for the school's operational expenses, promote parent support of the school program, and to increase mutual understanding between the school and parents. P.T.O. membership includes the pastor, principal, parent/guardians, and school faculty. Financial operation of the P.T.O. is governed by the regulations for financial operations as found in the P.T.O. bylaws.
