Organization of the Kyrene de la Paloma PTA

Affiliations

The Kyrene de la Paloma PTA, hereafter referred to as the Paloma PTA, is a member of the Arizona PTA, which is in turn a member of the National PTA. The only way to join the Arizona PTA or the National PTA is to become a member of a unit PTA, such as the Paloma PTA, which automatically makes you a member of both the Arizona PTA and the National PTA. Another level of hierarchy between the unit (local) and state level is the council level. A council may be made up of several local PTAs in the same area. There currently is no council in our area. If you are a board member of another local PTA and would like to discuss the possibility of forming a council, please contact a Paloma PTA board member.

Mission

The Paloma PTA supports the mission and objects of the National PTA.

The mission of the National PTA:

To support and speak on behalf of children and youth in the schools, and before government agencies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children
To assist parents in developing skills they need to raise and protect their children
To encourage parent and public involvement in the public schools of this nation

The objects of the National PTA:

To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, community, and place of worship
To raise the standards of home life
To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth
To bring into closer relation the home and the school, that parents and teachers cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth
To develop between educators and the general public such united efforts as will secure for all children and youth the highest advantages in physical, mental, social, and spiritual education

Membership

The Paloma PTA is an organization of parents and teachers, but membership is open to any individual. Non-voting memberships are also available to corporations and other groups as a way of supporting the PTA.

Bylaws

The Paloma PTA is governed by its bylaws, which are periodically reviewed and approved by the Arizona PTA. The bylaws of the Kyrene de la Paloma PTA have been removed from this web site at the request of the Arizona PTA. Members may contact the Secretary of the Paloma PTA to request a copy.

Dues

The Paloma PTA collects $6 annually from each member as specified in the Paloma PTA bylaws. These dues are used as follows:

$2.00 Local dues These dues are included in the Paloma PTA budget as a source of revenue for the various programs sponsored by the Paloma PTA.

$2.00 State dues These dues are used by the Arizona state-level PTA to provide services to the local PTAs of Arizona and PTA members statewide.

$2.00 National dues These dues are used to fund a variety of educational and leadership opportunities for children and PTA members across the country.

Activities

The activities of the Paloma PTA are governed by the mission of the PTA. All activities (with the exception of some necessary fundraising to support these activities) must be in support of our mission.

Budget

The budget of the Paloma PTA is approved by the membership of the Paloma PTA at the first general meeting of the school year, but may be modified (with approval of the membership) as necessary throughout the year. A preliminary budget for the following school year is presented and approved at the final PTA meeting of the school year.

Organization

The Paloma PTA is organized as follows:

Four board members are elected in the spring for the following school year, which is considered to run from July 1 through June 30.
Various committees are formed as needed to support the activities funded in the budget. Committee chairpersons are appointed by the President and are accountable to the board. Some committees are "Standing Committees" and are active throughout the year. Others are "Special Event Committees" and are formed a month or so before the scheduled event to plan and implement the details of the event.

Additional Information

Questions? Check our Q & A page or contact a board member.

$2.00	Local dues	These dues are included in the Paloma PTA budget as a source of revenue for the various programs sponsored by the Paloma PTA.
$2.00	State dues	These dues are used by the Arizona state-level PTA to provide services to the local PTAs of Arizona and PTA members statewide.
$2.00	National dues	These dues are used to fund a variety of educational and leadership opportunities for children and PTA members across the country.