Missouri PTA Legislative Platform 2020
Missouri PTA JC/DC ACTION ALERT HB 1568
HB 1568 defines “restraint” and “seclusion” and requires school districts to include a policy of prohibition on the use of
January Membership Challenge
Units increasing their membership total by 25% over last year’s membership year end total will be entered into a drawing
MO Legislature Watchlist – January 2020
National PTA Applauds Enactment of Spending Bills
ALEXANDRIA, Va., (Dec. 21, 2019)—National PTA President Leslie Boggs issued the following statement on the signing of the spending bills
Missouri PTA 2020-2022 Term Officer Nominees
The following individuals have been nominated for office for the 2020-2022 term of Missouri PTA. President-Elect
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Have you ever thought about being a school board member?
Here is some great information from the Missouri School Board Association that gives details about what is involved. https://www.mosba.org/board-candidates/
Reminder – Unit in Good Standing Requirements
Sunday, 12/1 is the deadline to be in good standing. Good standing is a requirement to participate in Reflections, apply
“Clear the Air” Youth Vaping Awareness Campaign
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) joined Governor Parson, the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), and
October Membership Incentive Winner
October’s membership incentive was to submit dues of 30 or more members. Missouri PTA had over 90 units eligible for
Grants Awarded
Congratulation PTA Grant Winners: Espy PTA of Nixa Russell Blvd. Elementary PTA The PTA Connected Be Internet Awesome Family Workshop Grant,
National PTA Top Advocate
National PTA recently recognized Carla Wiese, President-Elect of Missouri PTA, for going above and beyond on behalf of all children
Preventing Suicide – Article from Child Mind Institute
Child Mind Institute Helping children when and where they need it most Many people are reluctant to talk about suicide,
2019-2021 Schools of Excellence
The following Missouri PTAs have been designated a 2019-2021 National PTA School of Excellence. Alexander Doniphan PTA, Liberty Barry Middle
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