Resources/FAQ

National PTA Position Statements

VA PTA Position Statements

Recognitions:

CCPTA Special Recognition of Arlington’s School Social Workers, Counselors and Psychologists
CCPTA Statement of Appreciation for Arlington’s Principals and Assistant Principals

Financial/Budget Guidance:

What Should Your PTA Be Funding? (from August 2020 VA District presentation)
PTA Guidance for the Utilization of Gift Cards
PTA Guidance for Handling Requests for Relief Assistance
Federal Requirements for 501(c)(3) organizations (from National PTA)
D-15 External Funding – Commercial Activities (from APS)
D-15 PIP-8 External Funding – Gifts to Schools (from APS)
D-15 PIP-11 External Funding – Private Funding for Building and Grounds Improvement (from APS)
D-15 PIP-17 External Funding – Technology Gifts (from APS)
G-2.9 Financial Management – Gifts to Employees (from APS)

National/VA PTA Membership, Inclusion, and Representation Data:

PTAs and Elections:

PTA Independence References:

Legal Control of Funds (letter from National PTA Legal Counsel)
Dos and Don’ts of Partnering with Administrators (from National PTA Getting Started Kit)
Is Your PTA an ATM for Your School? (from PTA.org)
Powerful Principals and Partnerships (from VA PTA 2020)

FAQ

Q: Is it ok for a school PTA to sponsor outside groups/organizations/programs wanting to meet at APS school facilities so that the outside group doesn’t have to pay a fee?

A: PTAs need to be careful about what they sponsor at their school – which can mean a waiver of school building fees for PTA/PTSA sponsored events which directly benefit their students and families. The principal approves the PTA’s request for use of the school building if the school agrees to pay for custodian fees, utilities, etc. If the program is supporting students and families within the school, then the PTA can sponsor – but they need to monitor the program and have PTA representation/committee keeping up with the program. In the end, it is really up to the PTA to decide what is important to their school community, but something like this should be brought to the general membership as it would be a large budget item.