The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) for
César Chávez Dual Spanish Immersion Elementary School
Hyattsville, Maryland
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What We Do
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Promote the welfare of our students
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Enhance and support the educational experience at school
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Develop a close connection between home, school, and community through parental involvement
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Improve the environment at school through volunteer and charitable support
The 2025-2026 PTO Board
The Role of the PTO
What the PTO Does Not Do
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Be a resource to both the parent/caretaker community and the school
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Encourage parent involvement in their children's education, classroom, and school
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Provide feedback and suggestions to school administrators that benefit all
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Coordinate programs and projects that will support or enrich the curriculum
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Support initiatives that build school safety and security for all
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Organize fundraisers to support additional programs, equipment and services not covered in the school budget
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Support the educational goals of the school and assist with attaining those goals through parent and community volunteerism
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Recruit volunteers and coordinate volunteer efforts to staff PTO functions and assist with school programs
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Build awareness around legislation and regulations that may impact education and schools.
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Run the school
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Force parents to participate in PTO and/or school activities
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Set policy regarding school programs
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Define the school’s curriculum
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Dictate the technology platforms and/or software used by the school
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Define the school’s security program and policies
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Control the school’s budget
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Set the educational goals, testing requirements, or compliance factors
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Have jurisdiction or authority over school staff, teachers, and other employees
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Endorse a particular political candidate.



