WSPTA

Nominating Committee: Why it is important and how it works.
2023-02-03 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
This practice is a key indicator of PTA health and is a WSPTA Bylaw and SOA requirement. This presentation will help participants understand the importance of the nominating committee, how to elect them, and methods of organization so PTAs have the tools to help them recruit the best qualified candidates for the positions. A fair and impartial nomination process involves your membership and ensures your PTA’s success for many years into the future.

Washington State Special Education Committee Listening Session
2023-02-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-01-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
We would like to invite local PTA leaders who are not experienced with special education but who want to include these families in your events and programs to these listening sessions. The Washington State PTA Special Education Committee would like to learn what resources you want and need to engage and support these students and families. How you are currently engaging families with students with disabilities and what would make that easier.
Regions 2, 5, 6, 7, 10 and 12 – suggested meet January 24th
Regions 1, 3, 4, 8, 9 and 11 suggested meet February 2nd
If you are unable to attend your regional meeting time, please feel free to attend the other.
Find your PTA Region HERE

Focus on Advocacy - Q&A "Office Hours"
2023-02-01 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
We are so excited to have our first in-person Focus on Advocacy Day in Olympia on 2/20/23!
We know there are many questions about the day and how to best hold effective meetings with legislators. This is an open opportunity to have your questions answered by experienced WSPTA Advocates.
There is no formal program, please just come by and let us help you.

Council Summit
2023-01-31 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
Join us for a roundtable discussion with fellow council leaders from across our state as we celebrate councils and share our celebrations and challenges, focusing on strategies for creating rewarding and engaging connections with our local leaders and school community. We will be using Zoom meeting with breakout rooms for our collaboration efforts and planning. We look forward to seeing you at our first and Council Summit of 2023!

IRS Form 1099-NEC Due
2023-01-31
IRS Form 1099-NEC sent to independent contractor(s).
IRS Form 1099-NEC with IRS Form 1096 sent to IRS.

PTA & The Law
2023-01-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Building a goal-based budget is key to the success of PTAs. Learn how to assess your PTA’s financial management practices and how to develop and amend budgets. Topics discussed in this class are not covered in the class “Managing Your Nonprofit PTA: The Financial Responsibilities of Board Members.”

WPSTA Board Meeting
2023-01-21 09:00 - 17:00
Date and time subject to change.

Reflections Entries Due to WSPTA
2023-01-19
Online submission portal can be found by following this link.

Any other information can be found on the Reflections page.

Effective Budgets and Financial Strategies
2023-01-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual

Martin Luther King Jr Day - Office Closed
2023-01-16

New Faces, New Budgets: What to Expect in the 2023 Legislative Session
2023-01-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Join WSPTA Legislative Consultant Marie Sullivan for an interactive discussion about 2022 election results, known and predicted session protocols, changes to committee assignments, and how to best engage with the 2023 legislature.
While the Governor’s proposed two-year budgets won’t be released yet, we also will discuss the November revenue forecast and how the economy may affect state funding decisions, as well share information about pre-filed bills and priorities being discussed by the four caucuses.
The 2023 legislative session begins January 9th and runs 105 days.

PTA & The Law
2023-01-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
This is the most important and useful class of them all, as it will prepare you and your fellow officers to run your PTA with

an eye toward the important legal and fiscal requirements in running a nonprofit. PTA and the Law deals with state and federal rules and regulations relevant to running a charitable, tax-exempt, nonprofit corporation in the state of Washington and will explain how these rules impact your PTA. PTA and the Law is a required class for at least one PTA officer each year.

Reflections State Submissions Review and Q&A
2023-01-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reflections-state-submissions-review-and-qa-tickets-419234009207
During this class, we will review how to submit/forward Reflection art entries to WSPTA committee via the new AMS online system. There will be demonstrations and plenty of time for questions.

Winter Break - Office Closed
2022-12-23 - 2023-01-02

2023 Legislative Session Preview: Legislator Panel
2022-12-14 19:00 - 20:45 | Virtual
Join key leaders of the Washington State Legislature for a preview of priorities for the 2023 Legislative Session. This interactive meeting will allow attendees the opportunity to learn how policy and budget priorities may align with WSPTA’s adopted legislative platform and get the most current information about how to participate in the process this year.

Schedule:
7:00 – 7:50pm – Current legislators
7:50 – 8:00pm – Break
8:00 – 8:45pm – New legislators

Current legislators:
-Sen. Lisa Wellman, D-Mercer Island
-Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos, D-Seattle
-Rep. Alex Ybarra, R-Quincy

Newly elected legislators:
-Rep.-elect Chipalo Street, D-Seattle
-Rep.-elect Sam Low, R-Lake Stevens
-Sen.-elect Claudia Kauffman, D-Kent

The 2023 legislative session begins January 9th and runs 105 days.

Council Summit
2022-11-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/council-summit-tickets-415611885337

PTA & The Law Webinar
2022-11-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual

Liability Insurance for AIM Due
2022-11-30
To avoid lapse in coverage.

Making Your PTA More DEI
2022-11-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/making-your-pta-more-dei-tickets-428782368607

Thanksgiving - Office Closed
2022-11-24 - 2022-11-25

PTA and the Law
2022-11-19 09:30 - 12:30 | Virtual
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pta-and-the-law-tickets-428777072767
This is the most important and useful class of them all, as it will prepare you and your fellow officers to run your PTA with an eye toward the important legal and fiscal requirements in running a nonprofit. PTA and the Law deals with state and federal rules and regulations relevant to running a charitable, tax-exempt, nonprofit corporation in the state of Washington and will explain how these rules impact your PTA. PTA and the Law is a required class for at least one PTA officer each year.

PTA and the Law - In Person Hosted by Region 5
2022-11-18 17:30 - 20:30 | Pierce County Skills Center, 16117 Canyon Rd East, Puyallup, WA, 98375, United States
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/446149433967
This is the most important and useful class of them all, as it will prepare you and your fellow officers to run your PTA.

Nominating Committee Informational Webinar
2022-11-16 11:00 - 12:30

Bylaws Amendment Recommendations Due
2022-11-15 08:00 - 17:00
For consideration at Convention 2023.

Resolutions Submissions (new or amended) Due
2022-11-15

Nominations for WSPTA Board of Director Positions Due
2022-11-15

IRS Form 990 Due to the IRS
2022-11-15

Standing Rules - Presented by AVP Teri Davis and open to all
2022-11-14 11:30 - 13:30 | Virtual
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/standing-rules-tickets-433002240357
Presented by AVP Teri Davis and open to all.
Your standing rules are the agreement between your board of directors and your members about how your PTA will do business. What needs to be there? What does not? Whether your standing rules need a complete overhaul or just a quick update, this workshop will walk you through it. Bring your PTA’s standing rules!
