Brown Interview His sources of information include school superintendents, ptas, and ptos. Whileon the Board, he observed an antinorthern ohio, anti-Cleveland attitude http://www.chhistory.org/cape/candidates/BROWN.html
Extractions: VIRGIL E. BROWN, JR. CANDIDATE FOR STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION Virgil Brown is a native Clevelander born in 1945 who attended Cleveland public schools. He graduated from CWRU in physics, attended the graduate school of business, and graduated law school cum laude from CSU. He resides in Shaker Heights, where his daughters attend Hathaway Brown School. He is an attorney in private practice which concentrates on civil law, bankruptcy, probate, and real estate. Brown was appointed to the State Board of Education by Governor Voinovich in 1991. He reports that he was never called or influenced by the governor after his appointment. He was elected to a full term in 1992. After serving that term, he ran unsuccessfully for County Treasurer. He is seeking election now because he ``thoroughly enjoyed'' being on the State Board, and found it ``challenging, interesting work.'' When on the Board, he made it a point to meet with PTAs, PTOs, and superintendents throughout the district. They were surprised, because they were not usually visited by their State Board representative. His communication bridged the gap. Brown was on the statewide task force to study the original DeRolph decision. He tried to guide the State Board on whether to appeal or not appeal. He voted not to appeal. He supports the DeRolph decision, and thinks that it is ``correct.'' As a State Board member, he has visited districts that have tables in a hallway for a library, and former coal rooms used as classrooms. He thinks that the current funding system should be revised, as it is not ``reliable, adequate, or fair.''
Understanding Ohio's Sunshine Law Opinions of the ohio Attorney General 94096.). Entities such as booster clubs, ptas and ptos, which are not created http://www.osba-ohio.org/Sunshine.html
Extractions: as it applies to Ohio boards of education Ohio's Sunshine Law (Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22), requires that all acts and most deliberations of boards of education and other public bodies, as well as their committees and sub-committees, be conducted in public meetings. Since its enactment in 1975, the Sunshine Law has been a continuing source of inquiry and litigation for boards of education. This brochure attempts to provide answers to the most commonly asked questions about the Sunshine Law as it applies to public boards of education. 1. To what entities does the Sunshine Law apply? Until this occurs, some limitations on a definition can be inferred. A committee or sub-committee created by board action would seem to clearly be covered by the law. If the committee is named by the superintendent, arguably it is not a committee or sub-committee of the board to which the law applies. (
Statewide Laws Of Life Essay Contest Statewide Laws of Life Essay Contest What is the Laws of Life Essay Contest? an important component in developing the character of ohio youth. The Laws of Life program integrates such as service groups, ptos and ptas, or other community businesses and http://www.charactereducationohio.org/lol/lol.htm
Extractions: The Laws of Life essay contest was created by Sir John Templeton in 1987 to encourage young people to reflect and write about their laws of life or the core values and ideals by which they live their life. The Templeton Foundation provides encouragement and technical assistance to local schools and communities that wish to sponsor contests. OPCE has embraced this program as an important component in developing the character of Ohio youth. How will a Laws of Life Essay Contest benefit schools or communities? By sponsoring a contest, schools and communities communicate to their youth that they believe ethical and moral development is important. Research tells us that students who reflect and think about ideas learn them at a deeper level. And, t
Beyond Parent Involvement : January/February 2003 | PTO Today families in school decisions and governance through ptas/ptos and other parent organizations.A Parent Council at the West Carrollton (ohio) Early Childhood http://www.ptotoday.com/0103partnership.html
Extractions: RECEIVE EMAIL UPDATES: SEARCH PTO TODAY: By Michelle Bates Deakin But Falk wanted to reach out beyond the ring of usual suspects: upper-income parents with high-achieving kids. And he wasnt just looking for involvement in the PTA. The former research chemist turned stay-at-home dad was hoping to get parents intimately involved in the schools curriculum with an eye toward improving the performance of all the students, whether they spoke English or one of the schools nine other languages: Bulgarian, Cambodian, Chinese, French, Khmer, Pakistani, Portuguese, Spanish, and Russian. For a model of how to involve parents in improving schools, Falk and the administration of Park Avenue Elementary turned to the National Network of Partnership Schools at Johns Hopkins University. The group provided a road map for Park Avenue to follow. The plan showed the school how to create five action teams for reading, writing, math, behavior, and partnerships. And in just four years the results of those teams have been dramatic. Standardized test scores have risen, and behavior problems with children have dwindled, with suspensions all but disappearing. Communication between parents and teachers has flourished, with multilingual volunteers sending newsletters and making phone calls to parents each month. The Network pointed the way for us, says Falk. It allowed us to go menu shopping and look at what other schools have done and whats worked.
O R G A N I Z A T I O N , C O S T & P A R T N E R S Corporate and foundation leaders. ptas, ptos. Artists Media. ohio Alliance for Arts Education. ohio Arts Council http://www.cultureplan.org/graphics/plan/organization.pdf
The Accidental Activist Take a Zero on ohio Proficiency Tests Just Say NO to ohio Proficiency Tests OPTOut of ohio Proficiency Tests These may include ptas or ptos Real estate http://www.stopopts.org/actionbody.html
Extractions: So, you never thought you'd find yourself picketing at a protest rally at the state house? Well, neither did we. But when we found a cause we felt so strongly about, we found ourselves doing all sorts of things we had never imagined. If picketing is not for you, that's alright. Write a letter, tell a friend. The important thing is just to spread the word. Here's a list of all sorts of activities you can become involved with. Now what are you waiting for? Pick one and get started! While you're at it, if you've never seen the Ohio Proficiency Tests, download them from the Ohio Department of Education website or you can request them for a copying charge of $.05 per page. Oh, have some fun with it. See how well you do on it. Give it to friends and peers and see how they score. Then ask yourself: Is this developmentally and educationally appropriate for our children? Does this truly measure the academic skills and learning processes that we desire for our children? Should this single test be used to make high-stakes decisions such as grade advancement and graduation? Does this provide such important and new information that it justifies the time and expense spent on it? And who made up those test questions anyway?
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES REGULAR MEETING Held On MAY 22 2000 The recently attended a meeting of the ohio Coalition for the Education of Children With Representatives from building ptas, ptos, and PTSAs form the Curriculum Liaison Council http://www.worthington.k12.oh.us/brdmin_pdf/052200min.pdf
Multistate Tax Commission ohio. Agency Dept. of Taxation. School Groups (eg, clubs, bands, teams) Exempt.ptas - Exempt. ptos - Exempt. Other parent groups - Exempt. (please identify). http://www.fundraisetaxlaw.org/oh.html
Extractions: Ohio Agency: Dept. of Taxation Contact Person: Bill Marshall Tel. No.: (614) 466-4810 Fax No.: (614) 466-4977 If your State exempts fundraising sales by certain groups from sales or use taxes, please indicate which of the following are exempt in your State. Public Schools (K-12) - Exempt Private Schools (K-12) - Exempt School Groups (e.g., clubs, bands, teams) -Exempt PTAs - Exempt PTOs - Exempt Other parent groups - Exempt (please identify) Church Groups - Exempt Youth Sports Leagues - Taxable 501 (c)(3) organizations - Exempt 501 (c)(6) organizations - Taxable Other (specify:) Sales by churches and non-profit charitable organizations are not subject to tax unless the number of days on which such sales are conducted exceeds six in any calendar year. If so, subsequent sales are taxable. When counting sales made by different groups within a church or organization all shall be considered to be made by the church or organization. Exception - When sales are made by different groups within primary and secondary schools and by PTA's/PTO's, booster groups and similar organizations that raise money to support curricular or extra-curricular activities, all shall not be considered sales of the school. Sales conducted by these organizations shall be counted separately for purposes of the six day limitation. Each of the school related organizations may sell up to and including six per calendar year without having to collect tax. 1a Are local sales and use taxes in your State applied to these groups in the same manner as State sales and use taxes are applied to these groups?
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Extractions: Thank you for visiting Photothon.com's 'Learn More' page. Here you will discover that posting photos of your events, special occasions and even day-to-day activities to Photothon Albums is an easy and effective way to connect with friends, family and supporters. And, Photothon.com provides an exciting way to supplement fundraising for whatever charitable cause is important to you! If you still have questions after reading this page, please Contact Us What is Photothon.com?
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Fundraising Special Events / Shows / Fairs Etc. Fundraisers Conneaut, ohio Golf Marketing Worldwide, LLC Golf Marketing Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaOperation Bookworm - ptas/ptos can offer Operation Bookworm books as http://fundraiser-finder.com/fundraising-cat/special-events.php
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Stealing From The PTO : October/November 2002 | PTO Today a Dallasbased company that insures ptas and ptos Some ptos have balked at thosepolicies, because they Monroe, ohio A treasurer accused of stealing $16,000 http://www.ptotoday.com/1002embezzlement.html
Extractions: RECEIVE EMAIL UPDATES: SEARCH PTO TODAY: By Michelle Bates Deakin Last year, the Hampstead Elementary School PTA in Maryland had two goals: to replace the schools aging playground equipment and to install a state-of-the-art wireless computer lab. Toward those ends, children tromped through the rural town hawking candles and drumming up participants for run-a-thons, all contributing to a $60,000 take to fund the climbers, swings, and keyboards. Little did the children or their parents know, however, that as fast as the money was coming in, it was going out. In July, just as the PTAs treasurer was finishing his two-year term, he was arrested for stealing more than $62,000 from the organization. The staggering loss has put the schools long-awaited projects at risk. The situation at Hampstead is an example of one of the biggest but least-discussed threats to parent groups: embezzlement. That anger is fueling local prosecutor Melissa Hockensmith, whos handling the case, in which John N. Biggs faces 39 charges of theft. The kids earned this money, and theres a good lesson we can show them, says Hockensmith. You cant take someones hard-earned money and just get away with it.
Extractions: All Fundraising Companies Directory Home Free Fundraising Information Index of 100's of Fundraising Products Special Event Fundraiser s American Clothing Recycling Co. [Seymour, Connecticut] Recycling, Special Events CompuThon - SuperThons walk-a-thons. Finally, a better way to raise money for your group! Year after year, schools and youth groups agonize over how to raise money. No door-to-door. No waste or returns. No hassles with collections. No products to buy or deliver. Much less work. More profits for your group. (800-327-0332) [Tampa, Florida] A Nite At The Races [Jupiter, Florida] Wesleyan Thespians - Mystery dinner kits. Can fund raisers be fun raisers Absolutely!! Wesleyan Thespian Mystery Dinner Kits include scripts, clues, solutions and detailed instructions on how to present mystery dinner performances which we would like to share with your church or organization. ( e-mail [Marshfield, Massachusetts] NameBeads International - Over 500 schools in 3 years have conducted this unique fundraiser and you should too. No money upfront. We provide a beautiful full color brochure to help you group sell personalized products. Each item is custom-made with handcrafted ceramic beads that spell out a first name or saying. ( ) [St. Clair, Missouri]
The Role Of The PTA - Ohio - GreatSchools.net many of the same functions as ptas, but operate as are sometimes referred to as ptos(parentteacher http://www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/showarticle/oh/29/parent
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West Clermont Local School District Click here to read the Petermann safety rules and to learn about other safety programsavailable to ptos and ptas. Changes in Transportation ohio law requires http://www.westcler.k12.oh.us/index.php/html/parents/parents_transportationtwo.h
Extractions: All K-3 children receive special safety instruction. Petermanns programs include its Walk-Ride-Walk and the Be Cool, Follow the Rules programs. All programs have colorful childrens handouts like the Back to School Safely Activity book and Welcome to Safetyville coloring book. These programs also include handouts for parents as well as videos for PTA meetings to show parents their part in safe school transportation. Petermann also provides safety instruction to 4 th to 12 th graders, teaching these older students the principles of being a safe rider, including the ten rules of school bus safety. Parents, please do your part to help us keep your children safe while riding the school bus. Review these important safety rules with your children. Click here to read the Petermann safety rules and to learn about other safety programs available to PTOs and PTAs.
V-Apr2000-Warren PPS differs from ptas and ptos in that Cincinnati, ohio, chapter collaborated withother community organizations in a successful bond campaign last year. http://www.mea.org/Design.cfm?p=2768
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How To Get Involved In Cincinnati Public Schools have Parent Teacher Associations (ptas) or Parent Teacher Organizations (ptos) thatorganize Cincinnati/ohio Reads This organization provides volunteers http://www.cpsboe.k12.oh.us/ForParents/CPSInv.html
Extractions: There are many ways that parents, community members, businesses and organizations can get involved in the Cincinnati Public School District. Check with Your Local School Opportunities abound at each and every local school. Different schools need help in different ways. Check with the principal about what your school needs. Volunteers: Some are looking for people to help out in classrooms, lunchrooms and on the playground. Others are searching for volunteers to help with field trips or in the office. Parent Organizations: Many schools have Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) or Parent Teacher Organizations (PTOs) that organize many events and fund-raising efforts for the school and are looking for active members. Lecturers and Guest Speakers: Schools can always use volunteers to speak on Career Days or share some special talent or skill with young people. Donations: Often schools are searching for special materials like leftover wood, fabric, paint, etc. that children can use express their creativity and make art and class projects.
PTA Forum With Charlene Haar Policyrev.htm Given the way ptas are governed, it is virtually Members of ptos have found they canwork through Center, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, ohio. http://www.educationpolicy.org/files/pta/polifor.htm
Extractions: by Charlene Haar Since the publication of "A Nation at Risk" in 1983, Americans have become increasingly alarmed about the dismal results and soaring costs of their public schools. No group of citizens has a closer view of these problems or a more immediate stake in addressing them than the parents of the country's 48 million schoolchildren. Here and there, parents have won minor battles to influence curricula or oust mediocre school-board members. But as individuals, parents are no match for the forces that favor the status quo. Parents' most promising forum to agitate for reform and hold their local educators accountable for failure already exists: the venerated National Congress of Parents and Teachers, commonly known as the PTA. Unfortunately, parents cannot count on either their local PTA or its national leadership to advance parental interests or even air diverse viewpoints. As it operates today, the PTA is useless to parents who want to play a meaningful role in educational reform. The mission of the PTA has always been to "work on behalf of the best interests of all children on issues that affect their health, education, and welfare" and "to encourage parent involvement." With almost seven million members, the PTA offers great potential for promoting parental involvement in the educational welfare of children. But in the 1990s, that mission requires of the PTA something it has been unwilling to do: demand accountability for performance and spending at every level of the educational system.
