Professional Governance Standards
Upon notifying California State PTA of your PTA's adoption of the Professional Governance Standards, a certificate will be sent to your PTA president, accompanied by a letter of acknowledgment addressed to your school administrator.
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The notification form is included in the Professional Governance Standard document below.
California State PTA
Professional Governance Standards
In both schools and communities, PTA volunteers are recognized as leaders and advocates. They bring unique energy, perspectives and skills to the table based on their life experiences. A shared commitment to the PTA mission “to positively impact the lives of children and their families” is the driving force behind their efforts.
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As board members, PTA leaders have a special set of responsibilities to oversee the management of their PTA as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization and govern responsibly on behalf of their members.
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That’s why California State PTA has adopted Professional Governance Standards. These Standards outline the key principles and responsibilities for board members to follow in running a PTA.
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All unit, council, and district PTA executive boards are encouraged to review and adopt the Professional Governance Standards as part of their board orientation and team building at the start of the term. However, adoption of the Standards can take place at any time.
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To learn more, download the Professional Governance Standards online in the Toolkit.​
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~ California State PTA