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The
Reed Schools PTA
The Parent Teacher Association is a membership-based national organization
- the largest parent involvement organization in the United States
with nearly 6 million members. PTA was created to better the lives
of children and build bridges between homes and schools, integrating
the efforts of parents with those of principals and teachers. While
national and California state PTA provide the framework and support
(and work on behalf of children in Sacramento and Washington DC),
as a local PTA, we have control over decisions on finances, programs
and activities.
What is the local PTA structure?
RUSD PTA is one PTA, serving all three campuses. PTA has one Executive Board
(11 parents) with representatives from all 3 school sites, and three active Site
Committees (8-12 parents/site & the principal). In addition, PTA has event-
and committee-chairs for the many PTA-sponsored events and activities throughout
the year. In all, over 150 parents serve as officers or event/committee chairs!
PTA also organizes classroom volunteers, drives (and funds) field trips and runs
the very popular Lunch Program! There are lots of opportunities -both big and
small- to volunteer through PTA!
Membership
RUSD PTA is launching our membership drive - your membership and voice are important!
Please take a moment to fill out the short questionnaire. Membership dues are
$20 (you only need to fill out one form!). Most of the dues stay with RUSD PTA
for parent education programs and staff development & appreciation. A small
percentage goes to advocacy efforts at the state and national levels (our eyes
and ears in the capitols.) There are many parent resources offered through www.pta.org.
If you have questions about membership, please call Membership Chair Kristi
O'Doriso at 435-8005.
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