We listened! PTA online accounting software is here
Members told us they want technology to help organize and simplify money matters. California State PTA has developed a new financial software package to manage finances, make reports with the click of a mouse and more - including tax tracking. PTAEZ is a web-based application that has been tailored to meet the needs of California PTAs. The software is available exclusively to PTAs in California at a low annual subscription rate.
Other finance updates:
$ Insurance rates for the 2011 calendar year are $196 for units, $120 for councils.
$ Tax forms must be filed 4� months after your PTA's fiscal year end. If your unit did not file tax forms in the prior year, please contact district PTA for assistance. Click here.
$ If you receive any request from the IRS, Franchise Tax Board or California Attorney General, please call the District PTA president immediately. |
Hot off the presses
PTA's special election issue for the November 2 ballot has Q & A's with candidates for California Superintendent of Public Instruction and PTA's positions on statewide propositions (including rationale and talking points). Information on conducting voter registration campaigns and school board candidate forums is also provided. Watch your mailbox for the issue. Inform your members and involve your PTA in the democratic process. PTA is nonpartisan, taking positions on issues and providing impartial information on candidates. The issue will be posted at www.capta.org.
|
|
 Strengthen your leadership skills Registration is open for the
California State PTA
Emerging Leaders Conference
Oct. 16 in Ontario.
|
|
Attendees at this conference will have the opportunity to learn more about PTA, the achievement gap and cultural competence, as well as to network with others, share ideas with California State PTA leaders and take home practical strategies for increasing inclusion and parent involvement. |
Start a resolution!
Any PTA unit, council, or district in good standing may put forward a resolution. Resolutions call attention to a statewide problem affecting children and a need for California State PTA action on a particular issue. For information, contact resolutions@capta.org or click here. |
PTA/PTSA checklist
 Sept PTA Budgets, Year-end (Fiscal) Audit, and
Annual Financial Report approved by association,
forwarded to council, if in council, or district Sept Plans for programs and fund-raising approved
by association Sept Reflections Program underway Sept Updated PTA officers list forwarded Sept First Remittance of Per Capita Dues forwarded Sept Introduce board to the school staff and teachers,
attend school board meetings and be informed
about your school community Sept 17 Last day to order National PTA's Official PTA Kit
Oct Membership forwarded for Early Bird
Membership Award Nov 15 Continuing Education and grants applications
due in state office Nov Membership forwarded for Chairman's Club
Membership Award Nov Send in annual insurance payment: $196 units,
$120 councils
|
Connected!California State PTA "Connects" is sent monthly to unit officers for your use throughout the year. Please feel free to send us ideas and comments to help us be of the most use to you. communications@capta.org. We love getting and reading your newsletters! Please send them by e-mail to communications@capta.org, or print copies by regular mail: Vice President, Communications
California State PTA
2327 L Street
Sacramento, CA 95816 |
Senate scholarships
The California Department of Education runs the United States Senate Youth Program, a scholarship competition endorsed by the United States Senate. All 50 states and the District of Columbia pick two high school juniors or seniors to receive a $5,000 college scholarship and attend a one-week, all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., March 5-12, 2011. For info: Contact Carol Smith at (916) 319-0577 or visit the website. Deadline: Oct. 1 |
