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.
Greetings PTA Leader!
I want to be one of the first to welcome you to the 2023 PTA Term. Thank you so much for stepping into this important role in your PTA. I know that this year is going to be full of wonderful programs and activities for your community to enjoy because of the hard work of you, your executive board, and the rest of your PTA volunteers.
As a local PTA leader, your dedication and hard work are what make PTA such a powerful force for good in our schools and communities. But 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 valued and included in the work of the PTA.
To help make your job easier, this Leader Welcome Packet is filled with resources for you and your PTA team.
- 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 which is full of information just for you and your executive board team
As we begin this year, my job and the role of California State PTA board members is to support you, our local leaders, to be the best leaders you can be. We will provide you with the resources and materials to make your job easier, try to simplify processes, and hopefully inspire you to “positively impact the lives of all children and families.” If you have suggestions for us, please let us know – you can find our contact information on our website.
I want to thank you for your dedication to the PTA and the children and families of California.
Working together we truly can make a difference every day with PTA!
You can view or download all materials in the full “Leaders Welcome Packet,” “Running Your PTA … Made Easy,” and the “2023 Convention Highlights,” on the Leaders’ Website.
Login to the Leaders website to view and download these documents.
May 26, 2022
SACRAMENTO, CA – In the wake of recent elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, California State PTA, is asking for more than your thoughts – it’s time to take action.
California State PTA stands with National PTA and Texas PTA as one voice demanding safe schools for every child in our nation. We must put an end to gun violence and provide support for our children and families impacted by this trauma.
We must stand up for the 19 students, two teachers that died and the 17 injured in the Uvalde, Texas tragedy. As the country’s largest volunteer led child advocacy association, we must demand that our lawmakers be as brave as the teachers who gave their lives to shield their students from gunfire. As parents and teachers and community members who care about our children we must end this violence.
“For more than a century, California State PTA has advocated for safe schools and for gun laws to protect our children. And now another school shooting is in the news. When will it be enough? How many more children have to die before we do something? Gun violence is a public-health crisis that affects us all – and it is time for action,” said California State PTA President Carol Green. “California State PTA supports state and federal legislation that protect children and youth from gun violence.”
Our position statement on Firearms and Assault Weapons affirms the association’s stance on firearms including minimum age requirements to purchase guns, prohibiting the sale and possession of assault weapons defined as automatic and semi-automatic weapons, and incorporates language from the National PTA position that the safest schools are gun free schools.
California State PTA will be addressing gun violence, school safety and mental health issues with federal lawmakers in Washington D.C. on June 15 during the 2022 National PTA Hill Day – but we are not waiting – we ask our members to take action now and urge congress to protect our children from gun violence.
California State PTA will continue to watch federal legislation including House Resolution (HR) 8 – Bipartisan Background Check Act of 2021 (Thompson) and will keep members informed with action alerts.
Take Action:
Resources:
Resolutions:
On Tuesday, National PTA shared:
Reliable and affordable connectivity at home has become critical to keeping families informed, employed, and mentally/physically supported in their daily lives. California State PTA and Comcast want to share resources and programs to help all families get connected.
In 2021, Congress created the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a long-term, $14B benefit program that helps households afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare, and more. Watch this webinar with Comcast California to learn more about the program and how families can access it.
Watch the webinar recording to learn:
- What the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is and how to enroll themselves or community members
- How to find a participating Internet Service Provider in your area
- Resources and tools to promote ACP to California State PTA families
Watch the Recording
Health and Community Concerns and Family Engagement are showing Angst, a documentary that explores anxiety; its causes, effects, and what we can do about it – with an emphasis on youth and families. After the showing there will be a Q&A session with a panel of experts.
WHEN: May 25th | 7-8:30pm
REGISTER TO WATCH ANGST & JOIN THE DISCUSSION
WATCH THE TRAILER
The California State PTA Legislation Team and Kevin Gordon, one of the top West Coast fiscal experts in school funding, met on Tuesday, May 24 at 7 pm for a California budget discussion. Kevin highlighted some of the changes outlined in the Governor’s May Revise budget proposal and answered questions from our members.
Watch the Recording Now
BIO: Kevin Gordon, President and Partner, Capitol Advisors
Widely viewed among the top education advocates in California, Kevin is the President and a founding Partner of Capitol Advisors Group. Kevin was the longtime Executive Director of the California Association of School Business Officials (CASBO), and previously served as the Chief Lobbyist and Assistant Executive Director of the California School Boards Association (CSBA). He also served as Chief of Staff to Congressman Robert T. Matsui and as a legislative advocate for the California Building Industry Association (CBIA). He holds a master’s degree in public administration from the University of San Francisco. Prior to that, while completing his undergraduate degree in communication studies at the University of California, Davis, he was recruited by the IBM Corporation and served three years in its national marketing division for large systems.
Read the statements released by California State PTA President, Carol Green in response to the proposed 2022-2023 Governor’s Budget and the Governor’s May Budget Revise.
General Description
The Program Manager is a full-time, exempt position based in the PTA state office in Sacramento that performs professional and administrative work to advance the goals of California State PTA, with an emphasis on the School Smarts Parent Engagement Program, including managing logistics, coordinating day-to-day functions, facilitating communications, and ensuring successful delivery of the program to an expanding number of school sites throughout California.
The position reports to the Director of Programs & Grant Development and works closely with regional and local and state PTA leaders, school district and school administrators and staff, consultants, PTA staff, the executive director, partner organizations and others.
Classification:
This position is classified on the exempt salary schedule as Program Manager.
Salary Range:
$58,240 to $71,200
Responsibilities:
- Serve as staff lead and liaison for program delivery and logistical questions from School Smarts facilitators, coordinators, school district staff and PTA leaders
- Works closely with the Director of Programs & Grant Development (and other staff and volunteer leaders, as appropriate) to:
- Develop and implement plans and models for effective delivery and expansion of the program, including timelines and deliverables, budgeting, marketing, fundraising, training, communications and other aspects.
- Improve program and service quality by establishing and/or refining processes, assessing efficiency, and recommending creative solutions, including those related to delivery of training and materials;
- Identify, develop and implement technology solutions to existing challenges that improve efficiency and productivity;
- Oversee data systems to improve delivery and support for all School Smarts activities, build the School Smarts graduate “community”, and support program and policy research and evaluations.
- Develop and implement communications strategies, in coordination with communications staff, that:
- market and promote the value of the program, including development of print and digital materials;
- Support Family Engagement strategies and
- Contribute to PTA organizational priorities
- Develop and maintain web-based content, videos, communication tools, and training resources for program in coordination with communications staff.
- Develop and oversee systems in collaboration with accounting staff to effectively maintain program-related records, contracts, and MOUs for facilitators, school districts, and coordinators, including coordinating payment; tracking facilitator reports, and ensuring completion of surveys and pre and post questionnaires.
- Develop and oversee processes for maintaining, ordering and shipping materials, supplies and resources to participating sites, including facilitator and coordinator handbooks and materials; training resources; curriculum and handouts; art supplies; program information kit; graduation certificates, and others.
- Oversee process and implementation of customization, preparation and printing of PEN fliers, parent academy brochures, PEN handouts and other materials for school sites.
- Assist with planning and delivery of facilitator and steering committee trainings and Convention-related activities in support of the program
- Assists with researching, developing and carrying out resource development strategies that lead to increased funding for the School Smarts program.
- Performs other duties, as assigned.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Attends meetings and events as required.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands:
- Travel required 20% especially during heavy seasonal needs
- May lift, carry and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 2-3 years of experience as a Program Manager
- Knowledge of family engagement, education and Local Control Funding Formula desired
- Highly organized and able to manage a large number of priorities and deadlines at one time
- Detail oriented, self-starter and highly motivated
- Proficient using Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Team player who thrives in a busy environment
- Bilingual with fluency in Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, Tagalog or Vietnamese highly preferred
