Dear PTA Advocates of Duval County:

Each month I think about what I want to share in this letter to you. I always hope to say something that will help keep your spirits up when they’re sagging, inspire you to action when you’re tired, or simply help you know you’re not alone. This month you inspired me. I am so excited about the great things our Duval PTAs and PTSAs are up to and all of the ways you are making things happen! 

Shout out to all of the newbies who have fearlessly jumped in and are innovating left and right, and hats off to returning officers who may have thought year two would consist of building on lessons learned year one, only to discover the playbook had changed. Despite everything going on, I know Duval PTAs are up to the challenge and will not just keep building a bridge but improving upon it every step of the way.

Sincerely,
Theresa Rogers
President, Duval County Council of PTAs and PTSAs
COMING UP:
General Meeting Info
Thursday, September 24
9:30am via Zoom

Programs Speaker: 
Dr. Diana Greene, Superintendent, DCPS 


***Register in advance for this meeting***
Please Note: Registrations can only be approved though 9 pm, 9/23. Register here:

*After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with the link to join.
** IMPORTANT LINKS**
PRESIDENTS, if you have not already, please fill out google form with president and voting delegate info: 

If you are sending an alternate for either the president or the other voting delegate, please email that information to [email protected] at least two days prior to the meeting the alternate(s) will be attending.
 

NEWS: *Supporting Schools *Mini Grant! *More Than Sad
*President and Treasurers' Training *Reflections *1/2 cent Tax Referendum

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

etc: *NEW website! *How to stay UP TO DATE *DCC PTA Wellness: Content Suggestions

Quick Links: *Additional information and resources

Member Benefits, Business Partners
NEWS
DCCPTA is offering Mini Grants to help PTAs fund programs during this time.

Find the application here:

Contact [email protected] with any questions.
Join DCCPTA and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Thursday, October 15th, 6:00 pm
for “More Than Sad” with Sara Clark

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- 



For resources and more information:

You must register your PTA to participate in Reflections:
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 
WE STILL NEED YOUR AUDITS! 

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).
The Right Foot Award will be online this year!  
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.
Stay up to date on the latest with our Duval schools reopening:
 
DCPS information on helping to reduce the spread:
@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
Member Benefits
Visit our website DCCPTA MEMBER BENEFITS 
to see 2020-2021 Member Benefits! Keep checking back for updates


Interested in partnering with the Duval County Council?