President:
Donna Murphy
dmast41@yahoo.com
(412) 833-6222
First Vice President:
Melissa Veltum
veltum4@verizon.net
(412) 851-9839
Second Vice President:
Becky Fondelier
bfondelier@aol.com
(412) 833-6014
Treasurer:
Lisa Petrick
lisapetr@yahoo.com
(412) 831-2663
Assistant Treasurer:
Erin Henderson
erin_n_henderson@yahoo.com
(412) 851-4102
Secretary:
Connie Lewis
conlew@comcast.net
(412) 833-1833
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PTA
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What is the difference between a PTA and a PTO?
The PTA is a non-profit, tax exempt, national organization where a PTO is limited to the resources of the individual school. The PTA board receives supplies and reference material from the state and national level. We also carry liability insurance at a national level.
- What do my dues pay for?
A portion of your dues goes to the state to cover materials and resources and also insurance. The other portion stays with us to provide for activities our fundraising doesn't cover, such as assemblies and class parties.
- What is in it for me?
PTA's keep parents involved and informed. The improve children's school environment and experience by adding a variety of fun and educational programs, providing resources for the teachers and buying equipment for the school, just to name a few. Rigorous studies show that when parents are involved, children do better in school. You get the right to vote on important changes at your child's school. You get to voice your concerns at PTA meetings. You get a voice at school board meetings.
- What happens at a PTA meeting?
Minutes are reviewed from the last meeting. The Principal gives a report. Each board member gives a report, such as the budget and any thank you notes are mentioned. We then go through committee updates, questions or problems. At the end, we have an open discussion where anyone can bring up anything to talk about. All decisions made at the meeting must be voted on and approved before it can go into effect.
- What is a "room parent" and why do I have to be a PTA member to be one?
A room parent is a name we give to parents who want to help out at holiday parties. You DO NOT have to be a room parent to help when the teacher calls you or to go on field trips. You DO have to be a PTA member to help at parties because the parties are paid for by PTA funds. This rule is determined on the national level of the PTA.
- What can parents who are new to the school do to become involved?
At the beginning of the year, we sent home a short letter naming a few things that were easy to start with. We always need volunteers, no matter if you can help for a week or an hour. You can contact the chairperson directly or any of the board members. All contact information is located on the website.
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