Mission, Objectives and Goals
Our Council is the key link in the line of communication between the local, area, State, and National PTAs, as well as with the school administration and the general public. Councils provide opportunities for conferences, leadership training, and coordination of efforts, plus information, support, inspiration, and instruction for Council members. The Council serves to strengthen local PTAs, develop leadership potential, promote PTA membership, and serve the community.
Plano ISD Council of PTAs is involved in many programs and projects, including: Leadership Training, Officer and Chairman Training, Outstanding PTA Award, Life Membership Banquet, Reflections and Texas PTA Environmental Contests, Vendor Fair, Plano ISD Holiday Brunch, Recognition of local PTA Programs, Legislative and Community Issues, and more.
Mission
- To support and speak on behalf of children and youth in the schools, in
the community, and before governmental bodies and other organizations that
make decisions affecting children; - To assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and
protect their children; and - To encourage parent and public involvement in the public schools of this
nation.
Objectives
- 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 may cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth. - To develop between educators and the general public such united efforts
as will secure for every child the highest advantages in physical, mental,
social and spiritual education.
Goals
- Improve the effectiveness of the local PTA units by communicating the
value of training, supplying informative training opportunities, providing
ongoing support, and sharing information through a broad variety of
communication methods. - Concentrate on meeting the needs of our diverse community by developing
a Special and Gifted Education Committee, focusing on meaningful leadership
opportunities for student members of PTSAs, and continuing to increase the
success of the Cultural Diversity Committee. - Encourage wider participation in the Texas PTA Environmental Contest
while implementing the new Texas PTA Environmental program. - Strengthen our relationship with the local PTA units and encourage local
PTA units to participate in Vertical Teaming by providing opportunities for
the PTA leaders in the three area clusters to participate in informal
gatherings and by assigning Council Board members to be mentors to the three
cluster groups.
Council Orientation
Training session required for council officers and chairmen, conducted by a state board member or a current district officer by June 15 each year. Acquaints the new board with the role of council in the PTA structure.
Texas PTA Handbook
A collection of PTA information and publications which is given to the local unit and council presidents. Updates are received from State PTA.
PTA Communicator (Issued 9 times a year)
Official publication of Texas PTA, this publication offers information, timely articles, and commentary on children and education, programs, policies, and legislation.
Our Children
The National PTA magazine offers timely articles and information related to youth, school, welfare, and parenting. Excellent resource for PTA and for all parents.
Council News
Council newsletter published by PISD Council of PTAs. Sent to local presidents, council delegates and principals.
Council Board and General Meetings
Please refer to the calendar or download the schedule for the meetings [pdf file]