SAVE THE DATE TO TAKE ACTION National PTA has endorsed both the Senate and House versions of the Student and Student Athlete Opioid Misuse Prevention Act. Congresswoman Esty is one of the lead sponsors with Rep. Tom MacArthur (R-NJ) and Rep. John Larson (D-CT). Her staff has asked below if any parents might be interested and available to participate in a press conference her office is hosting in CT on June 12th in the district. More details will follow. Please email Judy Goldberg, VP of Government Relations at ctptagovrelations@yahoo.com if you are interested in attending. Esty, MacArthur, and Larson Introduce Legislation to Curb Opioid Addiction Among Students Bill seeks to reduce the risk of opioid addiction among students and student athletes WASHINGTON, D.C.–Today, Rep. Elizabeth Esty (CT-5), a member of the bipartisan Opioid Task Force in the House, introduced legislation to address concerns about the rising use of opioid drugs among student athletes. Esty’s bill is the House companions to Senator Jeanne Shaheen’s (D-NH) bill in the Senate. The Student and Student Athlete Opioid Misuse Prevention Act, which she introduced with Rep. Tom MacArthur (R-NJ) and Rep. John Larson (D-CT), would augment current drug prevention programs to allow schools, communities, and youth athletic associations to provide evidence-based prevention programing to reduce the risk of opioid addiction and overdose among students and student athletes. “In cities and towns throughout central and northwest Connecticut, families have shared with me devastating stories of confronting opioid addiction,” Esty said. “We must take steps to ensure our communities affected by this epidemic have access to the prevention resources and services they need to assist students and allow student athletes to recover and move forward. To halt the terrible impact that drug addiction is having on our schools and universities, we must also work to prevent folks from becoming addicted in the first place. I’m committed to working across party lines to ensure that we heal everyone we can.” “The rising number of preventable opioid deaths in our country, especially among young people who have their entire lives ahead of them, is a national tragedy. I thank my colleagues Reps. Esty and MacArthur for their leadership on this issue. We must continue to fight this terrible scourge that is plaguing our communities and shattering so many lives. In order to so, we must invest in the preventative measures that are required to reduce the risk of opioid misuse amongst our student athletes who are often at higher opioid abuse risk when prescribed pain medication,” said Larson. The bill would also authorize the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use to provide funding to support prevention programs for students and student athletes, as well as training for teachers, administrators, trainers, coaches, and athletic directors, specifically targeted at mitigating the risk of opioid addiction and overdose. Esty’s bill has support from the National Parent Teacher Associations (PTA). In 2015, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) released a report that found that 23 percent of college athletes reported receiving a prescription for pain medication. Overdose deaths for those 19 and younger increased 165 percent from 1997 to 2012. Esty was a member of the bipartisan Opioid Conference Committee for the House and Senate versions of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) in 2016. The legislation authorized $77.9 million per year from fiscal years 2016 through 2020 and devoted funds for treatment and recovery services, alternatives to prison for nonviolent offenders, law enforcement initiatives, and programs to prevent overdose deaths and improper prescriptions. Two Esty-sponsored provisions on consumer and provider education about the risk of prescription opioid addiction were included in the final legislation. Here is National PTA’s Position Statement concerning opioids: https://www.pta.org/home/advocacy/pta's-positions/Individual-Position-Statements/Position-Statement-Recommendations-Regarding-Prescription-Opiate-Abuse-Awareness-and-Prevention

Thank You 2026 Symposium Exhibitors! We are so grateful to all of the exhibitors who joined us for the Connecticut PTA 2026 Symposium & Expo: Stronger Together for Every Child! Your presence, resources, and commitment helped make this year’s event a meaningful experience for PTA leaders from across Connecticut. Our exhibitors brought valuable programs, products, services, and ideas that help strengthen school communities and support the children and families we serve. Thank you for taking the time to connect with our PTA leaders, share your expertise, and be part of a day dedicated to learning, collaboration, and building stronger partnerships. We appreciate your partnership and look forward to continuing to work together to make every child’s potential a reality! Thank you for being part of the CT PTA community! Interested in being a Sponsor? Did you know, Sponsorship includes a table at our Symposium and Expo Click here for Sponsorship Opportunities Quiet Teen Coaching 3DUX DESIGN

Connecticut s YEAR NAME Presidency 1900-1901 Frances Sheldon Bolton 1901-1902 Frances Sheldon Bolton 1902-1903 Frances Sheldon Bolton 1903-1904 Frances Sheldon Bolton 1904-1905 Frances Sheldon Bolton 1905-1906 Frances Sheldon Bolton 1906-1907 Frances Sheldon Bolton 1907-1908 Frances Sheldon Bolton 1908-1909 Mrs. Walter Ferguson 1909-1910 Mrs. Charles Keyes 1910-1911 Mrs. Charles Keyes 1911-1912 Mrs. Berry Lee Mott 1912-1913 Mrs. Berry Lee Mott 1913-1914 Mrs. Berry Lee Mott 1914-1915 Mrs. Wilfred Dresser 1915-1916 Mrs. Wilfred Dresser 1916-1917 Mrs. Wilfred Dresser 1917-1918 Mrs. Geroge Brinton 1918-1919 Mrs. Geroge Brinton 1919-1920 Mrs. Geroge Brinton 1920-1921 Mrs. Geroge Brinton 1921-1922 Mrs. E.C. Littlefield 1922-1923 Mrs. E.C. Littlefield 1923-1924 Mrs. H Wooster Webber 1924-1925 Mrs. H Wooster Webber 1925-1926 Mrs. H Wooster Webber 1926-1927 Mrs. H Wooster Webber 1927-1928 Mrs. Leslie E Watson 1928-1929 Mrs. Leslie E Watson 1929-1930 Mrs. Leslie E Watson 1930-1931 Mrs. Leslie E Watson 1931-1932 Mrs. T Merle Shaw 1932-1934 Mrs. T Merle Shaw 1934-1935 Mrs. T Merle Shaw 1935-1936 Mrs. Charles Kilby 1936-1937 Mrs. Charles Kilby 1937-1938 Mrs. Charles Kilby 1938-1939 Mrs. Clifford Thompson 1939-1940 Mrs. Clifford Thompson 1940-1941 Mrs. Clifford Thompson 1941-1942 Mrs. Leslie Matthews 1942-1943 Mrs. Leslie Matthews 1943-1944 Mrs. Clifford Thompson 1944-1945 Mrs. Jesse Mariner 1945-1946 Mrs. Jesse Mariner 1946-1947 Mrs. Jesse Mariner 1947-1948 Mrs. Otis Howgate 1948-1949 Mrs Otis Howgate 1949-1950 Mrs.Otis Howgate 1950-1951 Mrs. Carlos deZafra 1951-1952 Mrs. Carlos deZafra 1952-1953 Mrs. Carlos deZafra 1953-1954 Mrs. Byron Wilcox 1954-1955 Mrs. Byron Wilcox 1955-1956 Mrs. Roy Cole 1956-1957 Mrs. Roy Cole 1957-1958 Mrs. Roy Cole 1958-1959 Ms. Charles Herman 1959-1960 Ms. Charles Herman 1960-1961 Ms. Charles Herman 1961-1962 Mrs. J Edward Sjolound 1962-1963 Rita Palmer Samuels 1963-1964 Rita Palmer Samuels 1964-1965 Eileen Litscher Shelton 1965-1966 Eileen Litscher Shelton 1967-1968 Norman Ray 1968-1969 Mildred Bulow 1969-1970 Mildred Bulow 1970-1971 Virginia Fosberg 1971-1972 Arnold Lerner 1972-1973 Dolly Schuster 1973-1974 Dolly Schuster 1974-1975 Barbara Kenny 1975-1976 Barbara Kenny 1976-1977 Barbara Kenny 1977-1978 Mae Schmidle 1978-1979 Peggy Hugya 1979-1980 Peggy Hugya 1980-1981 Peggy Hugya 1981-1982 Myra Alder 1982-1983 Myra Alder 1983-1984 Gloria Campelli 1984-1985 Gloria Campelli 1985-1986 Peggy Perillie 1986-1987 Peggy Perillie 1987-1988 Carol P Duggan 1988-1989 Carol P Duggan 1989-1990 Christine Perry 1990-1991 Christine Perry 1991-1992 Patricia Sidas 1992-1993 Patricia Sidas 1993-1994 Barbara Toman 1994-1995 Barbara Toman 1995-1996 Patty Anderson 1996-1997 Tammy Pincavage 1997-1998 Sally Boske 1998-1999 Sally Boske 1999-2000 Deborah Walsh 2000-2001 Deborah Walsh 2001-2002 Donna McGuire 2002-2003 Donna McGuire 2003-2004 Kevin Daly 2004-2005 Kevin Daly 2005-2006 Suzanna Kern-Massey 2006-2007 Suzanna Kern Massey 2007-2008 Melissa Johnson 2008-2009 Melissa Johnson 2009-2010 Marne Usher 2010-2011 Marne Usher 2011-2012 Jim Accomando 2012-2013 Jim Accomando 2013-2014 Don Romoser 2014-2015 Don Romoser 2015-2016 Kathleen Kennedy 2016-2017 Kathleen Kennedy 2017-2018 Jennifer Falotico 2018-2019 Jennifer Falotico 2019-2020 Jennifer Falotico (acting) 51st 2020-2021 Jennifer Falotico (acting) 51st 2021-2022 Sonya Singh Smith 52nd 2022 -2023 Sonya Singh Smith 52nd 2023-2024 Sonya Singh Smith 52nd 2024-2025 Sonya Singh Smith 52nd 2025-2026 Judy Goldberg 53rd 2026-2027 Judy Goldberg 53rd 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 2nd 3rd 3rd 4th 4th 4th 5th 5th 5th 6th 6th 6th 6th 7th 7th 8th 8th 8th 8th 9th 9th 9th 9th 10th 10th 10th 11th 11th 11th 12th 12th 12th 13th 13th 14th 15th 15th 15th 16th 16th 16th 17th 17th 17th 18th 18th 19th 19th 19th 20th 20th 20th 21st 22nd 22nd 23rd 23rd 24th 25th 25th 26th 27th 28th 28th 29th 29th 29th 30th 31st 31st 31st 32nd 32nd 33rd 33rd 34th 34th 35th 35th 36th 36th 37th 37th 38th 38th 39th 40th 41st 41st 42nd 42nd 43rd 43rd 44th 44th 45th 45th 46th 46th 47th 47th 48th 48th 49th 49th 50th 50th 51st 51st

We were thrilled to see so many of you at the 2026 CT PTA Symposium & Expo! Thank you to everyone who joined us for a wonderful day of learning, connecting, and celebrating the power of PTA. Your enthusiasm, participation, and commitment to making a difference for every child helped make this event truly special. We are grateful to our PTA leaders, volunteers, presenters, exhibitors, sponsors, and partners who made the day possible. Together, we are Stronger Together for Every Child! Program Book Couldn’t Join Us for the Symposium? We missed seeing you at the 2026 CT PTA Symposium & Expo! If you were unable to attend and still need to complete the required President or Treasurer training, the training is available online in the Officers Only section of the CT PTA website. Please log in to access the training and complete this important requirement. We’re here to support you every step of the way as you lead your PTA!

March 05, 2019 Proposed Bill No.7214 Proposed Bill No.7214 AN ACT CONCERNING THE PHYSICAL RESTRAINT AND SECLUSION OF STUDENTS BY SCHOOL EMPLOYEES Click Here February 28, 2019 TESTIMONY OF THE CONNECTICUT PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (PTA) Tuesday, March 12, 2019 Proposed Bill Number 7312- AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY ISSUES RELATING TO PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT WITH STUDENTS. Click Here February 28, 2019 Proposed S.B. No. 457 AN ACT CONCERNING THE SIZE OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS. Proposed S.B. No. 738 AN ACT CONCERNING THE CREATION OF REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS. The CT PTA is advocating for research before implementation. CT PTA strongly urges that a task force be developed to study the impact of regionalization on communities in Connecticut. We urge the task force to explore what shared services towns are currently using and how it effects and benefits the towns and regions. Click Here February 22, 2019 Testimony on behalf of The Connecticut Parent Teachers Association (CT PTA) Before the Education Committee Raised Bill 7110 - AN ACT CONCERNING ENHANCED CLASSROOM SAFETY AND SCHOOL CLIMATE Click Here February 14, 2019 TESTIMONY OF THE CONECTICUT PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION An Act Concerning Data Privacy and Minors. Bill #6601 Click Here February 13, 2019 TESTIMONY OF THE CONNECTICUT PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION Proposed Bill number 5553- An act requiring automatic pump shut off systems on swimming pools. Click Here February 13, 2019 TESTIMONY OF THE CONNECTICUT PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION Proposed bill number 5683- An act concerning water safety training for children. Click Here February 10, 2019 TESTIMONY OF THE CONNECTICUT PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (PTA) Committee Bill 5315 – An Act Requiring Kayak, Canoe and Paddleboard Operators to Wear Life Vests Click Here March 14, 2018 TESTIMONY OF THE CONNECTICUT PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION RE: SB 453 & SB 454 HB 5444, HB 5445 & HB 5452 SB 453 AAC CLASSROOM SAFETY AND DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR SB 454 AAC SCHOOL SECURITY HB 5444 AAC REVISIONS TO THE STUDENT DATA PRIVACY ACT HB 5445 AAC ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXPELLED STUDENTS HB 5452 AAC THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TASK FORCE ON LIFE-THREATENING FOOD ALLERGIES IN SCHOOLS . Click Here March 08, 2018 TESTIMONY OF THE CONNECTICUT PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (PTA) BEFORE THE LEGISLATURE’S EDUCATION COMMITTEE RE: HB 5337 AAC THE STUDY OF A VIRTUAL CLASSROOM Click Here March 08, 2018 TESTIMONY OF THE CONNECTICUT PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (PTA) BEFORE THE LEGISLATURE’S EDUCATION COMMITTEE RE: HB 5342 AA ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY BEST PRACTICES REGARDING SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING. Click Here February 27, 2018 WRITTEN TESTIMONY OF THE CONNECTICUT PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (PTA) BEFORE THE LEGISLATURE’S INSURANCE COMMITTEE RE: AN ACT CONCERNING SPECIAL EDUCATION FUNDING Raised Bill No. 199 Click here Click Here February 26, 2018 WRITTEN TESTIMONY OF THE CONNECTICUT PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (PTA) BEFORE THE LEGISLATURE’S EDUCATION COMMITTEE RE: AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Raised Bill No. 183 Click Here March 08, 2018 TESTIMONY OF THE CONNECTICUT PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (PTA) BEFORE THE LEGISLATURE’S EDUCATION COMMITTEE RE: SB 360 AA ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY BEST PRACTICES REGARDING RESPONSE TO INTERVENTION. Click Here February 24, 2016 TESTIMONY OF THE CONNECTICUT PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION HB 5307 - An act prohibiting the unreasonable delay of enrolling a child in kindergarten. HB 5308 - An act concerning a general education multi tiered system of instruction and supports. Click Here POSITION STATEMENT OF THE CONNECTICUT PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION Head injuries among young athletes. Click Here March 07, 2016 TESTIMONY OF THE CONNECTICUT PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION sb376, sb378, sb380, sb381, hb5553 Click Here Please reload Presentations: School Safety Committee Student and Student Athlete Opioid Misuse Prevention Act at the request of Representative Esty Current Activities: Connecticut Coalition on Public Education Classroom Safety Bill Workgroup Appointed to CARES Commission Water Safety for Kids Social Emotional Learning School Climate Advisory Collaborative

VoterVoice Dear CT PTA community, One of the jobs of every PTA is to be an advocate for children in our communities. The CT PTA has that same charge. To that end, we have a great new tool at our disposal that makes it even easier for us and for YOU to advocate for the issues important to children in our state. VoterVoice is back and if you're someone who would like to hear about the very latest actions we have identified as opportunities to reach out to your lawmakers, you can sign up right here to join us there! Regards, Jim Accomando Vice President of Advocacy CTPTA Just click here to get involved as an advocate! PTA Mission To Make Every Child’s Potential a Reality by Engaging and Empowering Families and Communities to Advocate for All Children.

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Policies & Procedures/Bylaws The Difference between Bylaws and Standing Rules Bylaws are designed to help the group function in an orderly manner. A copy of Bylaws for your Local PTA/PTSA Unitsshould be provided to all officers and board members. Each member should be responsible for making a thorough study of them. A copy of the bylaws should be made available to any member of the association upon request. If a unit cannot locate the bylaws, check with the Connecticut PTA to see if they have a copy in your file. If there is no copy there, a committee should be appointed by the president. It is a good idea to have a previous president sit on this committee or chair this committee as they worked with or without bylaws during their term and have a good understanding of how the PTA works. Model bylaws may be obtained from the state office. Changing Bylaws Bylaws should be reviewed every 3 years. Appoint a small committee to study them, make recommendations, and forward to the Connecticut PTA. You must follow the current bylaws of how much notice to give and how it is to be given, for proposed amendments to association members after receiving approval for amendments from the Connecticut PTA. Recognize that a two-thirds (2/3rd) vote is required to amend the bylaws. Standing Rules Standing rule outlines the procedures of the organization that are not included in the bylaws and must not conflict with the bylaws. Some examples of the differences are: · Bylaws state when the meetings of the association and executive board are held. · Standing Rules tell where and what time these meetings are held. · Bylaws give the primary responsibilities of officers and chairmen. · Standing Rules give the specifics. If the Bylaws state that the first vice president is responsible for the program, the Standing Rules would list the various chairmen, who work with the vice president under the first vice presidents title, such as program, Founders Day, Honorary Service Award, hospitality, refreshments, and program booklet. If the organization has supplies and/or equipment, the Standing Rules would state who is responsible for them and where they would be kept. Standing Rules might also list: · Who has the responsibility for securing the outgoing president's pin and its inscription. · If there is to be an installation of officers, who is responsible for selecting the installing officers and when the installation should take place. In short, Bylaws are hard and fast rules that may be amended only with prior notice to the membership. Standing rules are the details of monthly PTA work that may be changed from administration to administration or from meeting to meeting. They require a two-thirds (2/3rd) majority vote without notice and a majority vote with 30 days notice to adopt or amend.

What's Your PTA Story? Every PTA member has a story to tell. It’s more than the bake sale. It’s about our children. #PTAProud shines light on our PTA community and how they are making a difference for their schools and communities through involvement in the PTA. These #PTAProud stories will raise awareness of the significance of PTA involvement as well as spotlight the critical work members are and have been doing that is making a difference for the education, health, safety and well-being of all children. Whether it’s through a photo, a video or tweet , there are many ways to share your story. We want to recognize our #PTAProud stories and know how PTA has impacted your family and the lives of children in your community. What’s your PTA story? #PTAProud on Social Media Click it!

Officer Information Entry Form Report Officers Information: This is required to allow State & National PTA to communicate with each PTA and the leadership team responsible. Officer’s information is required yearly even if there are no changes to officers. PTA 2026-2027 Officers are due to CT PTA by July 1st. Even if you have no change in officers as of July 1, please submit an updated Officer Information Sheet. Please note, officers information is shared with National PTA. To report a change in officers throughout the year, please email CT PTA at office@ctpta.org Form below is updated for the 2026-2027 school year. If you have any questions, reach out to CT PTA at office@ctpta.org or 203-891-6140. USE THS FORM TO REPORT ALL OFFICERS

National PTA partnered with Safe Routes to School National Partnership and Kaiser Permanente for Fire Up Your Feet, a physical activity program that encourages families to get more physical activity while raising money for their PTA or school. The two main components to the Fire Up Your Feet program: fundraising and the activity challenge. Fire Up Your Feet Website Partnership