Training Opportunities 

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Supporting Documents:

Fall 2011 Training Flyer--Updated 

Fall 2011 Class Descriptions Updated 

 RSVP or for questions email Reeneea Ennis, 1stvptraining@ccccpta.org 

QUIZ Me!--Council Delegate 

1. Who are the voting members of the Clear Creek Community Council of PTAs (CCCC)?
2. How many delegates represent your Local Unit PTA?  What are their titles?
3. You are a member of more than one PTA in CCCC - can you be a delegate for both? 
4. Are Delegates Local Unit PTA Executive Board members?
5. How does a person become a member of the Clear Creek Community Council of PTAs?
6. What is quorum for a general Council meeting?

      Duties and Responsibilities as a Council Delegate

 Council Level

• You are one of 5 people representing your school as a voting member of the Council PTA.
• You count toward quorum for council meeting.  Be sure to sign in for your PTA in the appropriate white notebook at the council meeting.
• You report the actions of the Council PTA to your PTA.
• You participate fully in Council PTA discussions. Each delegate is entitled to make motions, debate and vote at the Council PTA general meeting.

Local Unit Level

• Become a member of your Local Unit PTA.
• Present a Plan of Work to the executive board for approval.
• Determine the will of the local unit membership so that you can effectively represent them as a voting member of the council body.
• Attend all council general meetings.
• Report announcements, important actions and the council program information to the local unit and/or its executive board.

What you get out of Council meetings

• Details on what is happening in the school district, Texas PTA, and National PTA
• Information from programs presented by the council
• Networking with other PTAs
• See what other schools are doing
• (Elementary school PTAs especially) get a preview of what goes on on secondary campuses
• Opportunity to interact with CCISD Superintendent Dr. Greg Smith

What Council Does

• Provides training
  • By example - Tips on how a meeting is run
  • Leader Orientation Training (LOT) - required for all executive board members
  • Officers and Chairmen Training (Spring and Fall)
• Offers support and assistance for your PTA
• Facilitates  activities such as the Reflections Contest
• Hosts events such as the Administrative Luncheon, Reflections Reception, Founders' Day Dinner, Presidents' Dinner
• Awards scholarships to high school seniors

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Supporting Document(s):

 For answers to the QUIZ Me questions and a full list of Duties and Responsibilities click Council Delegates 

Questions can be directed to Vicky Fransham, Training and Materials Team, tmt@ccccpta.org 

 Treasurer Information 

CCCC of PTAs is here to serve your local PTA. We are dependent upon your dues and any extra "love gifts" you can give for our operating expenses, programs, projects and for the Scholarships awarded to high school seniors.

The deadline for paying the $75 dues is October 15. Additional donations (bulk mailing sharing, scholarship donations, and the "love gifts" [money goes to general account]) may be made any time throughout the year, but it is helpful to our planning if we receive donations early. While you are not required to send us a copy of your local unit budget, it is helpful for Council to have a copy on hand. Please mail your check payable to CCCC of PTAs along with the below form prior to October 15th to:

Laura Dupont, CCCC Treasurer

403 Crimson Coast Drive

League City, TX  77573

treasurer@ccccpta.org

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Supporting Document(s):

 Council Dues 2011-2012 

(Federal Forms 990-N, 990-EZ & Schedule A and 990)

It is time to file FORM 990 with the IRS for your local unit PTAs.  The IRS filing of the applicable Federal Form 990 is the 15th day of the 5th month (four months and 15 days) following the end of the PTAs fiscal year, as determined by the PTAs Bylaws.

Fiscal Year End                           Return Filed by

May 31st                                      October 15th

 June 30th                                     November 15th

Please click the link below under "Supporting Documents" to read the article in its entirety for additional information.  Please contact Laura Dupont, CCCC Treasurer at treasurer@ccccpta.org with any questions.

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Supporting Document(s):

 2011-2012 IRS Filing Requirements FORM 990 

 Arts in Education 

 Awards/Recognition

CCCC of PTAs Awards Scholarships

Each year the Clear Creek Community Council of PTAs awards scholarships to graduating seniors.  The CCCC scholarship account is funded mainly by donations from the local PTA units and our annual Silent Auction Fundraiser at the Founders' Day Dinner.   

This year we are able to award ten $500 scholarships.  We wish to thank all those that have contributed to the scholarship fund in the past.  Congratulations to all 10 scholarship winners!

The CCCC Scholarship recipients for 2011 are:

Clear View Education Center - Josselin Gutierrez

Clear Springs High School - Ashley Abraham & Aproteem Choudhury

Clear Creek High School - Oliver Brown & Elizabeth Nifong

Clear Lake High School - Michael Hoffman & Clemens Lee

Clear Brook High School - Bailey Sincox & Neil Patel

Clear Horizons Early College High School - Sarah Cravens

For more information about 2012 Scholarships contact Gina Rico, Scholarships Chair, scholarships@ccccpta.org .

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Tax deductible donations to the CCCC Scholarship Fund may be  

mailed to:

CCCC of PTAs Scholarship Fund

P.O. Box 57986

Webster, TX  77598

Area 10 News 

2011-2012 Board of Directors

Texas PTA News 

Membership Theme 2011-2012

The 2011-2012 membership theme is "Team Up!"  Local PTAs are encouraged to use Texas PTA's annual membership theme, although it is not required.  Texas PTA creates high-quality graphics, resources and materials utilizing the theme for Local PTAs to use, many of which are provided at no cost.  Additional resources using this theme can be purchased for a nominal charge.  For information and free artwork downloads, visit our Membership Theme page.   

Membership cards were distributed to eligible PTAs during the Texas PTA Summer Leadership Seminar. 

Contact CCCC Membership Chair Vanessa Cortez, membership@ccccpta.org with your questions. 

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Supporting Documents: 

Please visit the Membership Chair's Information page on the Texas PTA website www.txpta.org for all your membership needs and information including:  marketing, member cards, dues deadlines, awards and much MORE!  You will need your member user name and password to access this information. 

Source: Texas PTA Website

Literature & Resource Guides Available 

Texas PTA offers both literature and resource guides on-line for the PTA members.  

Chair Quick Start Guides

Access your one page "quick" guide on the following topics: Environmental, Financial/Principals, Healthy Lifestyles, Leader, Legislative, Membership and Parent Education.

Officer Resource Guides

Texas PTA Resource Guides are an essential tool for your officers. They provide information from both the Texas and National PTAs for specific chair positions and areas of interest. Outlines are included for a plan of work and procedure book. All of the items are free to MEMBERS to download. 

 *Note: The Texas PTA Handbook is now the President's Resource Guide and still contains vital information on president's duties, leadership and the PTA story. Information formerly provided on specific board positions in the previous document can now be found in the corresponding resource guides for those positions.

     Source:  Texas PTA Website

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 Supporting Link:

     http://www.txpta.org/intranet/members/literature-and-graphics/ 

Betsy Landers, of Memphis, Tennessee, became National PTA's 52nd President on Sunday, June 12 during a special ceremony at the association's

convention in Orlando.  

"I am honored to have the opportunity to expand my commitment to children and public education as the president of an association that makes a real difference in the lives of all parents and children across the country," said Landers.

Representing a long line of visionary leaders since 1897, Landers will work to continue the association's rich legacy of engaging parents, schools, legislators, and community leaders in improving children's health, safety, and educational success.

"As president-elect the last two years, I've worked closely with out-going president Chuck Saylors and I'm committed to working with the national staff, state PTAs and members everywhere to continue taking action for all of our nation's kids," said Landers.

She will lead National PTA's Board of Directors to continue long-term strategies and priorities that benefit families nationwide. They'll continue to integrate PTA's core values with the association's strategic plan to speak for every child with one voice.

A member since 1989, Landers has held several positions from the local, state and national level, including: local PTA president, Tennessee PTA president, and National PTA secretary-treasurer.

As President of Tennessee PTA, Landers led that organization in working with the State Board of Education and several legislators to write what would become the Parent Involvement Act, using the PTA National Standards as a model. Now Tennessee law, the Act mandates that all school districts in the state have a written parent involvement policy.

Landers is married to Ben G. Landers and has three children; Benton, Nicholas, and Mary Frances.

Source:  Reprint from National PTA Website 

Families who participate in the program will receive the following:

• Affordable Internet at $9.95/month + tax. No price increases, activation fees, nor equipment rental fees.
• A low cost computer, available for $149.99 + tax
• Free Internet training

1. ACQUIRE MATERIALS:  Assist with the distribution of Internet Essentials information and materials to those you serve. To order these materials, please visit the Internet Essentials Partners Portal to register your PTA® chapter as an Internet Essentials partner.
2. HELP SPREAD THE WORD:  Actively spread the word and help encourage participation in the Internet Essentials program.
3. ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION:  Help kids in your schools who you think might qualify for Internet Essentials by signing up at InternetEssentials.com.

For more information  visit http://www.pta.org/4766.htm.

Resource:  National PTA Website

National PTA Due Increase

At the National PTA Annual Convention [in June], delegates passed an increase of the National PTA portion of dues from $1.75 to $2.25. 

As this increase passed without a specific implementation date, this increase takes effect immediately.   

Now, the total amount that each PTA will collect and remit per member for National PTA ($2.25) and Texas PTA ($2.25) dues is $4.50.  National PTA had not increased dues in 10 years.  The additional funds are targeted for:

• Launch of an aggressive membership campaign
• Implementation of an improved data management system
• Enhancements to programs, such as Reflections, family engagement and healthy lifestyles
• Training for effective leaders at every level

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Supporting Documents: 

Cick National PTA Dues Implementation 

for the "how to" on incorporating this increase at

the local unit level.

All questions may be directed to CCCC President Diane Fatora ccccpresident@ccccpta.org .

Healthy, Fit and Ready to Learn! Research shows that healthy children do better in school - from attendance and behavior to academics and overall performance. The School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) works with the district to help school communities support good health and academic achievement.

What is SHAC?

SHAC is a school board appointed advisory group of individuals who represent different segments of the community. By law, a majority of the members must be persons who are parents of students enrolled in the district and who are not employed by the district. The CCISD SHAC is made up of parents, community members, students and school staff working together to improve the health of all students and families through coordinated school health programs.

Why do we need SHAC?

• It's Texas Law
• Healthy children learn better

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Supporting Documents: 

For more information follow this link:

 http://www2.ccisd.net/Departments/PublicInfo/DistrictandProgramAdvisoryCommittee/HealthAdvisoryCouncil.aspx  

Who do I contact for more information on SHAC?

Debbie Fuchs at  dfuchs@ccisd.net or 281-284-2845

Comments should be directed to the CCCC of PTAs Newsletter Chair,  

Tamara Zaman, newspub@ccccpta.org 

Calendar of Events

 
September

28th

CCCC Executive Board Meeting 9:30 a.m. CCISD ESC Board of Trustees Room

30th

Texas PTA deadline for Early Bird Membership Award

October

1st

2012-2014 State Officer Nomination Forms Due to Texas PTA 

15th

Local Uniit Dues     due to Council

15th 

Fall Membership Deadline to Texas PTA 

28th

CCCC Executive Board Meeting 9:30 a.m. CCISD ESC Board of Trustees Room

November

2nd

President's Meeting 8:40 a.m.  & Regular Meeting 9:30 a.m. ESC Building

30th

CCCC Executive Board Meeting 9:30 a.m. CCISD ESC Board of Trustees Room

CCCC of PTAs

A complete list of the Appointed Officers and Stand-

ing Chairmen can be found on our webiste: 

www.ccccpta.org.