PTA Mission: To Make Every Child’s Potential a Reality by Engaging and Empowering Families and Communities to Advocate for All Children

Resources for advocacy on behalf of children and youth, developing parent skills, and encouraging parent and public involvement in public schools. Membership is open to anyone who believes in the mission and purposes of Parent Teacher Association. Individual members may belong to any number of PTAs and pay dues in each. Every person who joins a local PTA® automatically becomes a member of both the state and national PTAs. Together we are a powerful voice for children. With your help, we can continue to work toward PTA's goal of a quality education and nurturing environment for every child. Connecticut PTA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit association that prides itself on being a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities, and a strong advocate for public education. Membership in PTA is open to anyone who wants to be involved and make a difference for the education, health, and welfare of children and youth. Reflections Award Ceremony Registration Share Your PTA Story 2026 Symposium & Expo Exhibitor Applications Open Now!! PTA LEADER REGISTRATION NOW OPEN (CLICK HERE GRANT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PTAs REGISTERED TO ATTEND Outstanding Educators Brunch Registration 2026 Connecticut PTA Outstanding Educators Brunch La Bella Vista, Waterbury - Sunday, May 3 Zoom with CT PTA President, Judy Goldberg May 28 7pm Zoom link to join available in the Leaders only Tab Save the Dates 2026 CT PTA Annual Meeting -Thursday, June 4 2026 Annual Symposium & EXPO- Saturday, September 19 2026-03-03_14-32-25_735 2025-99 Describe your image 2026-03-03_14-32-25_735 1/8 Anchor 1 PTA SONG FOR ALL! CLICK IT REPORT YOUR PTA BOARD & changes for 2025-2026 OFFICERS HERE Shop with us! Visit the CT PTA Store! Gifts for everyone! Mission & Values of the PTA Collaboration: We will work in partnership with a wide array of individuals and organizations to broaden and enhance our ability to serve and advocate for all children and families. Commitment: We are dedicated to children’s educational success, health, and well-being through strong family and community engagement, while remaining accountable to the principles upon which our association was founded. Diversity: We acknowledge the potential of everyone without regard, including but not limited to: age, culture, economic status, educational background, ethnicity, gender, geographic location, legal status, marital status, mental ability, national origin, organizational position, parental status, physical ability, political philosophy, race, religion, sexual orientation, and work experience. Respect: We value the individual contributions of members, employees, volunteers, and partners as we work collaboratively to achieve our association’s goals. Accountability: All members, employees, volunteers, and partners have a shared responsibility to align their efforts toward the achievement of our association’s strategic initiatives. THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING SPONSORS

CT PTA invites all eligible PTAs and SEPTAs to apply and attend. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, celebrate, and succeed—your PTA/SEPTA could be selected as a winner! It’s sure to be a great day for PTA! PTA LEADERS; TO REGISTER TO ATTEND: CLICK HERE National PTA In Person and At Home Programs & Grants Available for PTAs! National PTA provides PTAs free, engaging, educational, and fun In Person and At Home programs that have been proven to build the knowledge, skills, and habits children need to realize their full potential. PTAs can visit PTA.org/Programs to learn more! Visit PTA.org/Grants

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Resources for advocacy on behalf of children and youth, developing parent skills, and encouraging parent and public involvement in public schools. CT PTA hosts a variety of events and programs throughout the year that support families, empower leaders, and strengthen local PTAs. Our signature events include the annual Symposium and Expo , featuring workshops, resources, and networking opportunities; the Reflections Program , which celebrates student creativity and expression; and the Outstanding Administrators Brunch, honoring school leaders who make a meaningful impact on students and communities. In addition, CT PTA offers ongoing trainings and workshops designed to build leadership skills and organizational effectiveness, as well as our Annual Meeting , where members come together to conduct association business and shape the future of our organization. For more Details Click Here

PTA Treasurers What is a Treasurer? The treasurer is the authorized custodian, elected by the members, to have charge of the funds of the PTA organization. The treasurer receives and disburses all monies as prescribed in the local bylaws. The treasurer sees that all authorized bills are promptly paid and gives a financial accounting at regular intervals. It is imperative that the treasurer maintains accurate records. Without good records, individuals involved with collecting and handling the PTA's funds will not be protected when any questions arise. Standard accepted financial procedures must be used when keeping records so that proper audits can be conducted. All treasurers should be bonded. Upon taking office, the treasurer should do the following: Be sure that the books have been audited before accepting them. Check the files and records received from the retiring treasurer. Ask about missing records at once. Become familiar with the duties outlined in the bylaws. Secure the signatures of new officers authorized to sign checks, and file the signature cards with the bank. Check on the bonding and liability procedures. Study PTA Money Matters and note pertinent references in the National PTA Handbook. Top 10 Ways to Protect YOUR PTA against Embezzlement (from Association Insurance Management) 1. Money should never be kept at a treasurer’s home. 2. Two people should always count the money, and both should sign the receipt verifying the amount. 3. Two signatures should be required on all checks. 4. Have someone who does not have check signing authority review the bank statement monthly before giving it to the treasurer. This person is looking for red flags including: checks showing up in non sequential order, checks made out to cash, cash withdrawals, checks written out to non- approved venders, checks written for non- approved expenses, checks written out to individuals. 5. Never sign a blank check or a check made out to “cash”. 6. The Treasurer should arrange to deposit the money in the bank as soon after the conclusion of the project as possible. 7. Money should be deposited into the PTA’s bank account daily, even if a project is ongoing. 8. All bills must be paid by check, never cash. 9. Conduct an annual audit of the books. 10. Make sure that you have a Bond Policy and make sure to follow the requirements to guarantee coverage. For more on Treasurers, refer to your Finance Guide.

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CT PTA SYMPOSIUM & EXPO SAVE THE DATE, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2026 Quinnipiac University(North Haven Campus) 370 Basset Road, North Haven, CT 06473 REGISTER TODAY! CLICK HERE PTA LEADERS: We’re excited to share that this year brings a fresh new look, a new venue, an expanded Expo Hall, and engaging new workshops you won’t want to miss. Along with so many other Vendors, we’re also thrilled that Givebacks will be joining us, offering an online management system available to all PTAs! It’s shaping up to be a great day for PTA! REGISTER TODAY so your PTA can take advantage of CT PTA grants and all the opportunities this event has to offer. More details coming soon…

Congratulations To Connecticut PTA's 2026 Outstanding Educators and Volunteers...... Superintendent Dr. Susie Da Silva Ridgefield Council High School Assistant Principal Cora Munoz Wilbur Cross PTA Middle/ High School Assistant Principal Michelle Salvas PHACT PTA "Dawn Hochsprung" Elementary School Principal Joseph Apicella Orange Ave PTA High School Teacher Karen Abbey PHACT PTA Middle School Teacher Riley D'Agostino John Read PTA Elementary School Teacher Sarah Levesque Spencer PTA Support Staff Nick Decesare Hamden SEPTA Paraprofessional Jamie Bairaktaris John Read MS PTA Parent Volunteer Robin Foley Lillie B Haynes PTA PTA President Aarika Friend Booth Hill School PTA PTA President Beatrix Eriksen John Read MS PTA BOD Member Sarah Lefebvre CheshireSEPTA/Doolittle PTA We invite you to Celebrate With Us

Nutmeg Statewide PTA (NSPTA) is the statewide unit of the Connecticut PTA (CTPTA), chartered in 1989 with support from National PTA. NSPTA connects individuals who care about statewide issues affecting the health, education, and well-being of Connecticut’s children and youth. A key priority is building a scholarship endowment for graduating seniors pursuing careers that serve children and families. Since 2000, NSPTA has awarded over $13,500 in scholarships. Join NUTMEG Today!! Donate to Nutmeg Statewide PTA Endowment Fund History of the NSPTA In 1988 when Carol Duggan was the CT PTA State President, National PTA was interested in increasing membership and asked state PTAs for ideas by offering grants to fund pilot projects. CT PTA applied for and received a grant to survey past State Board members and CT PTA Life Achievement Award recipients to see if there was interest on their part in participating in CT PTA. Nutmeg was born. NSPTA was chartered on Founders’ Day, 1989, by CT PTA with 15 founding members. It was CT PTA’s first statewide unit. NSPTA was written into the CT PTA Bylaws and adopted by the CT PTA membership at the 1989 Annual Convention. In addition, the unit was to provide service to the state organization when needed, plan for the 100th anniversary of CT PTA in 2000 and develop a scholarship endowment fund. NSPTA for the 100th convention created, printed and distributed a history of CT PTA which is posted on the CT PTA website. NSPTA also placed a wreath on CT PTA Founder’s grave on the actual day in December when National PTA signed the CT PTA charter. The endowment fund was created in 1998 when Joseph Pearson, a former board member and career education activist, left $85,000 to NSPTA upon his death. Until then, the balance of the membership fees constituted the fund. The first scholarship in the amount of $5,000 was awarded at the 100th meeting. NSPTA membership is a solid core members who join annually for $20.00 and others who may join so that they can go to NPTA Convention or they have a special issue they want to bring forward at the CT PTA Convention or they are a non-PTA SEPTA in need of PTA affiliation before that statewide unit accepts them. NSPTA pays the membership fees to the state and national and the balance of $15.00 is deposited directly into the endowment fund as we have been able to find donors to provide postage and paper. Every other year, NSPTA does additional fundraising through a matching grant program. Two years ago this brought in an additional $1,000 plus the grant of $1,000. On the off year, the members of the NPTA State Presidents’ Club are invited to join as a Founders’ Day gift to NSPTA. The Endowment Committee meets twice a year. NSPTA has evolved into a scholarship vehicle for CT PTA. Three scholarships are awarded annually. The amount varies depending on NSPTA's income. The Carol P. Duggan Nutmeg PTA Scholarship The Joseph Pearson The Janet E. Petkus Grant - funded by Carol Duggan's family Scholarship instructions and applications are distributed to PTA High schools Career centers or Guidance offices of eligible high schools. We accept only one applicant per PTA/PTSA.