Tom Mathis, Sr. Council of PTAs

2008 - 2009

Theme & Goals

Theme:
 ”Ensuring Every Child has a Chance to Succeed”

•To encourage and support programs which enhance student learning and achievement in all academic areas to ensure our children gain the skills and knowledge necessary to compete and succeed in the global community.

•To promote dynamic parent involvement and a welcoming and inclusive environment in every school to improve student achievement and strengthen the parent-child relationship.

•To promote child health, protection, and safety by providing knowledge, skills, and resources to parents, educators, and community leaders to enable them to combat the various threats to children and their well-being.

•To encourage an active and informed membership by providing tools and resources to facilitate the understanding of PTA’s history and purpose, and encouraging local leadership to exemplify the purpose, image and character of PTA in all of their endeavors.

•To provide extensive and on-going training to local unit leadership to facilitate vital and effective PTAs who carry out the mission and purposes of PTA and are compliant with Georgia PTA Policies and Procedures.