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PTA in California: Your Stories Make A Difference

Each issue of PTA in California brings a wealth of news and information to PTA leaders and members.

We hope you enjoy the Special Edition, Summer 2024 of PTA in California. As you read through this issue of PTA in California, you will be impressed by the great work PTA members have done on behalf of all children for more than 125 years. You are part of this legacy and continue its work today.

Check out this edition of PTA in California to read about California State PTA’s latest business and special highlights from our 2024 Convention including:
  • 2024 General Meetings & Resolutions
  • Our 2024 Convention Speakers
  • 2023-24 Reflections Winners, and more!

Download a PDF here in English

Past Issues

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Membership Monday


Every Monday from mid-July through September be on the lookout for Membership Monday. It picks up again from January through February to bring you all you need to know in Mid-Year Membership Monday.

This membership-focused newsletter is sent to all unit, council and district membership chairs, communications officers and presidents. Click the links below for tips, advice and information to grow your PTA membership.

2024-2025

  • Membership Monday 9/16/2024: English

2023-2024

2022-2023

2021-2022

2020-2021

ARCHIVES (FOR REFERENCE ONLY)

Financial Information & Resources for your PTA

FINANCIAL INFORMATION & RESOURCES FOR YOUR PTA

Every year California State PTA compiles a packet of financial information and resources to help your PTA run the financial side of your organization.  Typically, PTA presidents receive the Financial Mailing in the fall and all PTA officers can view and download the packet from the California State PTA Leaders’ website. 

Go to the Leaders’ Website to download the contents from the most recent Financial Mailing.

View the Leaders’ Website

Most of the materials in the Financial Mailing are available in both English and Spanish. They include:

  • Tax Filing Support Center Information
  • State of California Attorney General’s Tips and Resources for Charities
  • PTA as an Employer – What You Need to Know
  • The PTA Insurance Guide — English and Spanish

PTA Insurance Guide

The PTA insurance policy protects all members of the PTA in case they are held legally liable for bodily injury or property damage to another person that resulted from a covered PTA event. This is not a medical policy, but a policy that pays because you are legally liable.

If someone is injured, but the injury is not the result of PTA negligence, the individual should utilize his/her medical insurance for coverage. The policy is designed to cover allowable PTA events. Our PTA insurance does not provide any coverage for booster clubs, parent clubs or any non-PTA event. It is critical that before planning any PTA activities the RED, YELLOW and GREEN list included in the insurance guide be reviewed. Certain activities and events are prohibited because they are excluded by the insurance policy or because they are dangerous or jeopardize the safety of our children and youth. If the PTA sponsors a RED event and someone is injured because of PTA negligence, the individual PTA officers could be held personally liable.

Check the Insurance services page for additional information.

Leaders Welcome Packet

Greetings PTA Leader!

We hope you had a fantastic summer! Welcome to the 2024-25 PTA Term! Thank you for stepping into this important role within your local PTA. Your commitment to PTA sets the stage for a year brimming with amazing programs and activities for your school community. All of this is made possible by the hard work of not only you, but that of your executive board and the rest of your PTA volunteers.

As a local leader, your dedication to PTA is a powerful force for good in our schools and communities. PTA isn’t just about the events and activities, it’s also about the small, everyday actions that you take as a leader. It’s about taking the time to listen to the concerns and needs of your members and finding creative solutions to the challenges you face. It’s about making sure that every voice is heard and that everyone feels welcomed, valued, and included in the work of PTA.

This Leader Welcome Packet is filled with resources to help you and your PTA team start the year smoothly.

  • Share the resources with your board and committee members.
  • Download and share extra copies of anything you need from our website and use the many QR codes and links found in the online version of the packet.
  • Check the PTA calendar on the website often to learn about new and exciting events and opportunities from California State PTA.
  • Stay connected to your council and district leaders so you don’t miss out on local and regional opportunities for training or other programs.
  • Visit the California State PTA Leaders’ site that is full of information just for you and your executive board.

As we begin this new year, our goal as California State PTA board members is to support you, our local leaders, in becoming the best leaders you can be. We are committed to providing you with the resources and materials to ease your responsibilities, streamline processes, and inspire you to “positively impact the lives of all children and families.” If you have any suggestions for us, please don’t hesitate to reach out—you can find our contact information on our website.

Thank you for your unwavering dedication to the PTA as well as the children and families of California.

By working together, we truly can make a difference every day with PTA!

Visit the Leaders’ Site to view the full Leaders Welcome Packet and to download the PDF versions of:

  • 2024-25 Leader Welcome Packet
  • 2024-25 Running Your PTA…Made Easy
  • PTA in California – Convention Highlights 2024

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