Students are valuable members of the California State PTA Board of Managers. As full voting members, they share their perspectives on current issues, voice their concerns and provide insights during the meetings they attend. Volunteer service as a member on the board provides students with an opportunity to further develop leadership skills within the framework and organizational structure of the California State PTA.
California State PTA is now accepting applications for students to serve on our state board. Student board members must be a high school junior or senior in the 2024-2025 school year. Selected students would serve on the California State PTA Board of Managers from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.
Students will not be responsible for paying for any travel expenses including transportation, lodging and meals, which will be covered by the California State PTA.
The application deadline is March 15, 2024.
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If you have any questions, please contact Student Involvement Committee Chair, Celia Jaffe at cjaffe@capta.org.
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Advocacy Goals 2025-2027
PTA has a bold history of advocacy to protect children, youth, and families. Consistent with our organization’s commitment to democratic principles and human rights, California State PTA’s advocacy supports the adoption of legislation and implementation of policies that:
- Protect the rights of all children, youth, and families, regardless of background, status, or identity;
- Assure high-quality, inclusive, and equitable public education for all children and youth, including meaningful opportunities for all parents, guardians, and families to participate in local schools.
- Safeguard all children, youth, and families’ health, safety, and well-being; and
- Support measures that equip students, schools, and communities to address climate change.
Organizational Goals 2025-2027
- Collaboration: We will work in partnership with a wide array of individuals, coalitions, and organizations to ensure a strong and inclusive PTA, and enhance our capacity to serve and advocate for all children, youth, and families.
- Commitment: We are dedicated, through strong family and active community engagement, to creating a positive and safe environment for promoting good health, well-being, and educational achievement for all children.
- Diversity: We acknowledge the potential of every individual regardless of background and identity to contribute to their community.
- Respect: We honor the unique contributions of every member, employee, volunteer, and partner, uniting with a shared purpose to serve families and communities.
- Accountability: We are all accountable (members, employees, volunteers, and partners) to positively impact the lives of all children, youth, and families to ensure their safety and welfare, and to promote quality public education for all children.
