2017 Updates
INTRODUCTION
Board of Directors 2017-2019
List of Due Dates
KNOW THE PTA
updates throughout chapter
FINANCE
updates throughout chapter
Including an updated Records Retention and Destruction Policy
MEMBERSHIP
Membership Dues
PROGRAMS
Leadership Development Grants for Unit Council and District PTAs
ADVOCACY
Legislation Policies
RESOLUTIONS
– reviewed and deemed relevant
Online Safeguards for Internet Use by Children and Youth
Public School Governance Authority
Indoor Air Quality in Schools
Violence in the home (1977)
Aid to Rape Victims and Their Families (1977)
Ban on Military Assault-Type Weapons (1989)
Playground Equipment Safety Standards (1996)
Regulation of Liquor Licenses Near Schools (1997)
Safe Routes to School For All Children (2008)
Strategies to Reduce School, Family and Community Violence (1995)
Longitudinal Integrated Statewide Data System (2008)
Education of Health Hazards in Use of Anabolic Steroids (1989)
HIV/STD Prevention Education in Our Schools (2008)
Attention Deficit Disorder in Children (1998)
Breast Cancer Early Detection Awareness and Education (1988)
Developmentally-Appropriate Physical Education (1999)
Mental Illness: Treatment and Support (1999)
Protection of Children from the Harmful Effects of Aircraft Emissions (1998)
Local School Parcel Tax Measure Threshold Reduction (2008)
Primary Prevention of Substance Abuse (1979)
– retired
Broadcast Projections of Results on Election Day
Promoting the Inclusion of Non Public Schools on California’s Megan’s Law Registered Sex Offender Database (2008)
POSITION STATEMENTS
– new
Accountability Systems: Statewide, Federal and Local
Assessment and Testing (Statewide)
Comprehensive Community Schools with Integrated Services (Community Schools)
– reviewed and deemed relevant
Prevention of Teen Pregnancy
Assistance to Families in Need (1998)
Child Victims/Witnesses Rights (1986)
Inclusiveness and Diversity (1991)
Family Services (1966)
Juvenile Offenders in Justice System (1987)
Before & After School Options for Children & Youth (2002)
School Bus Safety (1986)
School Closure (1980)
Family Engagement in Credentialing (2012)
– revised
Environmental Health and Environmental Education
Family Planning
Family Responsibility and Accountability
ISSUE-RELATED GUIDELINES
– retired
Parent Involvement
Background Checks for Mobile Food Vendors (1999)
Condom Availability Through the Schools (1999)
Dealing with Establishments that Sell Gasoline and Alcohol Concurrently (1992)
Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Abuse Prevention and Awareness (1999)
Studying the Impact of Video Games (1993)
Suicide Prevention Education and Awareness (1999)
RUNNING YOUR PTA
updates throughout chapter
JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Auditor
Executive VP
Financial Secretary
Fundraising Chairman
President
Local Unit Leaders
Parliamentarian
Secretary
Treasurer
2016 Updates
INTRODUCTION
Board of Directors 2015-2017
KNOW THE PTA
Purposes of the PTA
State PTA Bylaws
FINANCE
Petty Cash
PTA and Education Foundations
MEMBERSHIP
Membership Dues
ADVOCACY
Legislation Platform
RESOLUTIONS
Dyslexia: Addressing the Educational Implications in Public Schools (2016)
POSITION STATEMENTS
Child Abuse
Gang Awareness
Education: The High School Years, Ages 14 to 18
Evaluation of Teachers
Fair Housing
Firearms and Assault Weapons
Minor Consent for Health Care
Missing and Exploited Children
Safe School Environments
Status Offenders
Student Participation in Public Demonstrations
Student Records
Year-Round Education
ISSUE-RELATED GUIDELINES
Condom Availability Through the Schools
RUNNING YOUR PTA
Social Media Guidelines for PTAs in California
Social Media Guidelines for PTA Leaders and Members in California
FORMS
Audit Report
Authorization for Electronic Transfer for Attorney General (RRF-1) ONLY
Cash Verification
PTA Unit/Council Spotlight Award
2015 Updates
INTRODUCTION
Board of Directors 2015-2017
List of Due Dates
Calendar of Events
KNOW THE PTA
California State PTA Map
Bylaws of the California State PTA – May 2015
MEMBERSHIP
Updates throughout
PROGRAMS
Family Engagement in Schools – January 2015
ADVOCACY
Legislation Policies – May 2015
POSITION STATEMENTS – NEW
Commercialism in Schools – 2015
Vaccinations – 2015
POSITION STATEMENTS – REAFFIRMED
Behavioral Health & Social Emotional Development – Reaffirmed February 2015
Chronic Illness Care in California Schools – Reaffirmed February 2015
Health Education – Reaffirmed 2015
Lead Poisoning – Reaffirmed 2015
Arts in Education – Reaffirmed April 2015
Basic Education – Reaffirmed April 2015
Charter Schools – Reaffirmed April 2015
Credentialed School Personnel – Reaffirmed April 2015
Deductions as Systems of Education Aid – Reaffirmed April 2015
Education: Higher Education – Reaffirmed April 2015
Education: Opposing Vouchers, Tuition Tax Credits &
Education: Parental Choice In Public Schools – Reaffirmed April 2015
Equal Rights – Reaffirmed April 2015
Freedom to Learn – Reaffirmed April 2015
Funding of the Mandated Programs: Effect on Public Education – Reaffirmed April 2015
Library Services – Reaffirmed April 2015
Nutrition Education – Reaffirmed April 2015
Public Involvement in School Governance – Reaffirmed April 2015
Public School Employer-Employee Negotiations – Reaffirmed April 2015
School-To-Career Technical Education – Reaffirmed April 2015
Special Education – Reaffirmed April 2015
State Tax Reform – Reaffirmed April 2015
POSITION STATEMENTS – REVISED
Education of English Language Learners – Revised April 2015
Education: Support of Public Education – Revised April 2015
Education: The Early Years, Ages 3 to 6 – Revised April 2015
School Bus Safety – Revised April 2015
POSITION STATEMENTS – REMOVED
Education: Categorical Programs
ISSUE RELATED GUIDELINES – REVISED
Suicide Prevention Education and Awareness – Revised February 2015
RESOLUTIONS – NEW
Climate Change is a Children’s Issue (2015)
LGBTQ+ Inclusiveness in Health Education California (2015)
Synthetic Marijuana – Education and Awareness (2015)
RESOLUTIONS – REVIEWED
Credentialed School Nurses (2005) – Reviewed February 2015
Electro-Magnetic Fields (1994) – Reviewed February 2015
Alcohol Beverage Advertising That Targets Youth (1992) – Reviewed April 2015
Class Size Reduction Flexibility (2005) – Reviewed April 2015
Control of Look-Alike Stimulants and Depressant Drugs (1982) – Reviewed April 2015
Disaster Preparedness (1986) – Reviewed April 2015
Education: A 21st Century Vision (2005) – Reviewed April 2015
Educational Technology Funding (1995) – Reviewed April 2015
School Facilities Crisis (1990) – Reviewed April 2015
Sun Safety: Skin Cancer Prevention Measures in Schools (2005) – Reviewed April 2015
RESOLUTIONS – MOVED TO HISTORICAL FILE
Fluoridation of California Public Water Supplies (1995)
–To Historical file by action of the Board of Managers – February 2015
Location of Toxic/Hazardous Materials Sites (1985)
–To Historical file by action of the Board of Managers – February 2015
Encouragement of Law-Related Education (1985)
–To Historical file by action of the Board of Managers – April 2015
Ethics in Political Campaigns (1987)
–To Historical file by action of the Board of Managers – April 2015
Make Children First (1992)
–To Historical file by action of the Board of Managers – April 2015
Responsibility of the Legislature for the Financing of Public Education (1982)
–To Historical file by action of the Board of Managers – April 2015
School Finance (1976)
–To Historical file by action of the Board of Managers – April 2015
State Board of Education Action Relating to Elementary Instructional Materials (1980)
–To Historical file by action of the Board of Managers – April 2015
RUNNING YOUR PTA
Nominations and Elections, The Election, Ballot Vote #12 – February 2015
Nominations and Elections, Electing the Nominating Committee, Responsibilities of the Chairman – February 2015
Communications – February 2015
FORMS
HSA Order form – May 2015
2014 Updates
KNOW THE PTA
Bylaws of the California State PTA – May 2014
MEMBERSHIP
Updates throughout
PROGRAMS
Scholarships and Grants – August 2014
ADVOCACY
Legislation Platform – May 2014
RESOLUTIONS – NEW
Homework: Quality Over Quantity (2014)
RESOLUTIONS – REVIEWED
Air Pollution (1973) – Reviewed February 2014
Duplicate Emergency Forms at Athletic Events (1974) – Reviewed February 2014
Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis in Schools (2004) – Reviewed February 2014
School Transportation: Equitable Funding (2004) – Reviewed February 2014
Non-Suspension of Proposition 98 (1991) – Reviewed April 2014
Healthy Lifestyles for All Children (2004) – Reviewed May 2014
Opposition to Televised Commercials in California Classrooms (1990) – Reviewed May 2014
Smoking and Health (1964) – Reviewed May 2014
Television Literacy and Program Accountability (1993) – Reviewed May 2014
RESOLUTIONS – MOVED TO HISTORICAL FILE
Mandatory Use of Motorcycle Safety Helmets (1974)
–To Historical file by action of the Board of Managers – February 2014
POSITION STATEMENTS – REAFFIRMED
Health Care Access for Children, Youth,
Pregnant Women and Their Families – Reviewed February 2014
Instructional Materials – Reviewed February 2014
Lottery Revenue and Public School Funding – Reviewed February 2014
School-Based Decision Making – Reviewed February 2014
School Desegregation/Integration – Reviewed February 2014
School-Based/Linked Health Centers – Reviewed May 2014
School Attendance – Reviewed November 2014
Regulation of Medical Marijuana Providers Near Schools – Reviewed November 2014
POSITION STATEMENTS – REVISED
Assessment (Statewide) – Revised February 2014
Education: The Middle Years, Ages 10 to 14 – Revised February 2014
Energy Drink And Coffee Beverage Awareness – Revised February 2014
Physical Education (K-12) – Revised February 2014
Prevention and Intervention Programs – Revised February 2014
ISSUE RELATED GUIDELINES – REVISED
Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Abuse Prevention and Awareness – Revised February 2014
FORMS
Scholarships and Grants – 2014
JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Room Representative – Revised October 2014
Room Representative Coordinator – Revised October 2014
Volunteer – Revised October 2014
Volunteer Coordinator – Revised October 2014
Parliamentarian – Revised June 2014
Family Engagement Chairman – Revised March 2014
