Exactly what does LPA PTO Do?

The PTO DOES

• Support the educational programs and extracurricular activities of the school
• Encourage parents’ involvement in their individual children’s lives, education, class, and school
• Provide feedback and suggestions for school programs
• Coordinate programs and projects that will support or enrich the curriculum
• Encourage/fund the increased exposure of students to technology
• Provide feedback/assist with increased awareness of school safety and security issues
• Organize fundraising efforts to support some additional programs, equipment, and services not covered in the school budget
• Support the educational goals of the school and assist with attaining those goals through parent and community volunteerism
• Recruit volunteers and coordinate volunteer efforts to staff PTO functions and assist with school programs
• Stay aware of legislation and political issues that may impact education and schools
• Alot!!! 

The PTO does NOT

• Run the school
• Force parents to participate in PTO and/or school activities
• Set policy regarding school programs
• Define the school’s curriculum
• Dictate the technology platforms and/or software used by the school
• Define or interfere with  the school’s security program and policies
• Control the school’s budget
• Set the educational goals, testing requirements, or compliance factors
• Have jurisdiction or authority over school staff, teachers, and other employees
• Endorse a particular political candidate or commercial concern
• Do everything!!! 

Goal and objectives

The goals and objectives of the LPA Parent Teacher Organization are as follows:

• Promote communication between students, faculty, and parents.
• Foster and enhance the educational environment.
• Recruit volunteers and coordinate volunteer efforts for programs and projects that support and enrich the curriculum and educational goals for LPA.
• Create and cultivate a sense of community amongst LPA.