Dear PTA Advocates of Duval County:

3 – 2 – 1 – Engage! 
So, no, our theme is still “Building a Bridge”, but, if there was going to be a sub theme, I think this is it. There are so many things demanding our attention right now, but it’s also a time when engagement in the decisions being made that affect our children cannot be sidelined. PTA’s role as an integral partner and valued voice in our schools and community has never been more crucial. Challenge yourselves to increase communication with your membership and share resources and information as you receive them from DCCPTA as well as Florida and National PTA. The more of us that are in the know, the better we can make things for all children and build a bridge together.

Sincerely,
Theresa Rogers, President
Duval County Council of PTAs and PTSAs
COMING UP:
General Meeting Info
Monday, August 31, 9:30am via Zoom

Programs Speaker: 
Angela Seabrooks, Full Services from DCPS Health Services
** IMPORTANT LINKS**
Presidents, please fill out this google form:

Register for the meeting here:

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with the link to join.
 

NEWS: *President and Treasurers' Training *Fall Workshop *Back to School! *1/2 cent Tax Referendum

Membership, Treasurer, Bylaws: * Audit Reminder *NEW membership materials
*Virtual PTA Ideas *Volunteer Info *memberhub *DCCPTA Scholarship Dollars

etc: *NEW website! *DCC PTA Wellness: Content Suggestions

Quick Links: *Additional information and resources

Member Benefits, Business Partners
NEWS

The required Presidents and Treasurers’ trainings are virtual this year and on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/iAdvocateForKids
  
Following the training you will be asked to submit a google form- 
Virtual Fall Workshop coming in September  

Answer our Training Survey: 

We are also planning some evening trainings and programs so stay tuned!
Back to School!
Stay up to date on the latest
with our Duval schools reopening:
 
DCPS information on helping to reduce the spread:
CLICK HERE to let us know what Half-Penny referendum questions you have and have heard from others. We’ll publish results in an upcoming special edition newsletter!


The ½ cent tax referendum will be on
the November 3, 2020 ballot.
Please share information with your members and help advocate for this needed funding to help improve our schools! 
To learn more, visit https://www.ourduvalschools.org/

DCCPTA Resolution supporting the ½ penny referendum approved, last year, by membership:

Stay informed and help spread the word! 
Participate in the One by One for the Half-Penny community mobilization monthly webinars via zoom.  Go to: Jaxpef.org/vote 
MEMBERSHIP - TREASURER - BYLAWS
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From the Treasurer, Doreen Abbott 
AUDITS ARE ALMOST DUE! 

Once your end of year audit is complete, send a copy (by August 31st) to the bookkeeper at your school AND [email protected] AND [email protected]. 

You can refer to the PTA Audit section of updated Treasurers Guide for guidance here: PTA Audit Treasurers Guide
and find the audit form required in Duval here: Outside School Related Org Annual Audit Report .

Remember the financial review/audit must be completed before any checks are written for the new fiscal year and must be completed by three non-check signers. 

- After completion of your 990 (due to IRS 11-15), please forward a copy (by November 30th) to: [email protected] AND [email protected] 
- For more information:  https://floridapta.org/finance/
Click Check out National PTA's
new membership campaign materials you can download (click image).
With volunteers not on our campuses right now, PTAs and PTSAs have to get creative as to how to help provide programs, support and engage membership during this time. 

A few ideas can be found here:



Tell us how your PTA will do virtual this year so we can idea share. 

**Volunteer Status FYI – the DCPS site is still not accepting new applications at this time.  
Make sure you are using MemberHub
and let us know if you have questions.

MemberHub info/support:
OR

Live online workshops:

MemberHub training for PTAs:
LOCAL UNITS
Please remember to consider adding a line item in your budget this year to contribute to the scholarship fund! Last year five very worthy Duval County high school seniors received $500 each to put toward their college education because of you and your members generosity.  
etc.
DCCPTA has re-tooled its website. There are still a few things under construction but we hope you visit us at dccpta.org and let us know what you think.
@dcc_pta_wellness

  • Be sure to follow us on Instagram for tips, inspiration, and more. We will be back September 1!
  • WE need your CONTENT SUGGESTIONS!!

DM us through Instagram and share any content suggestions/ideas that your membership would benefit from. Get as creative as you want. . . send visual examples, topics, etc.
Quick Links (click the icons/buttons)
Follow the DCCPTA Wellness Instagram Page: @dcc_pta_wellness

Enroll for 2020-2021 National PTA School of Excellence


Register your PTA to participate in Reflections
MEMBER BENEFITS - BUSINESS PARTNERS
Dropping soon: 2020-2021 Member Benefits!

Interested in partnering with the Duval County Council?