PTA Meetings

Stay In The Loop, AND Come To A PTA Meeting.

Unless otherwise noted, all Regular General meetings are open to all PTA members on the first Wednesday of the month from 6:15 – 6:30 pm gather and socialize, 6:30 – 7:30 pm meeting. The meeting will be available via Zoom and oftentimes also in person at the school library.

Upcoming PTA Meetings (All meetings held on Zoom)

2023-2024 schedule

September 5, 2023 in Auditorium. Pizza will be provided. Kids are welcome (childcare available). Spanish translator will be available.
October 3, 2023 in Auditorium. Pizza will be provided. Kids are welcome (childcare available). Spanish translator will be available.
November 7, 2023
December 5, 2023
January 9, 2024
February 6, 2024
March 5, 2024
April 2, 2024
May 7, 2024
June 4, 2024

To join the meeting: Zoom Link. Meeting ID: 883 9391 704 Passcode: 551843 Questions? E-mail Ainsworth PTA.

Bylaws and standing rules

Ainsworth PTA Standing Rules
Oregon PTA Unit Bylaws
Leadership Guide (Officer’s Manual)

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens at a PTA meeting?

PTA meetings are a great way to hear directly about what is going on at Ainsworth, as well as help contribute to decisions about PTA programs and events. The general agenda for a typical PTA meeting includes:

Welcome
Approval of minutes (from the last meeting)
President’s report
Treasurer’s report
Unfinished business
New business
Committee reports
Announcements
Adjournment

Am I able to bring up my own questions and concerns during a PTA meeting?

Yes, you can bring up any question or concern during a PTA meeting. There is always an agenda for the meetings to ensure that we keep the meeting on track. There is also a point in the meeting, usually at the end, when a president will ask for new business. At that time, you can bring up any topic that is not formally listed on the agenda. If there is time to discuss during this meeting, the topic can be addressed. If the topic needs more time than is available, the president may add to a future meeting. You are also welcomed to submit an item for the agenda in advance by emailing ainsworthptainfo@gmail.com.

How do I get more involved in the PTA, even if I can’t attend the meetings?

Ainsworth has lots of different ways to get involved in the community. If there is a specific event or position, you’d like to volunteer for, let us know. Review our Volunteer page for more information. Additionally, keep up to date with meeting happenings by reading the meeting minutes and News and Notes.

What is the deal with the complicated parliamentary procedures?

When you go to a PTA meeting, you will likely hear “motions”, “approvals”, calls for member votes, etc. It might seem strange or even a little intimidating, but it’s just how we run the meetings. PTA meetings are governed by Robert’s Rules of Order (National PTA’s Robert’s Rules of Order – the Basics write-up). Though it can seem cumbersome for a typical parent group at first, parliamentary procedure is simply a set of rules for conducting the flow and organized meeting.