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Don’t Skip This: Why Every PTO Needs Standing Rules

July 28, 2025October 14, 2025Christina Hidek

Every healthy Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) has guidelines and rules to keep things running on track, usually in the form of bylaws. Even more well organized groups will also have standing rules. Although standing rules are considered optional to some, I have a different viewpoint and believe all PTOs should have and use standing rules...Continue reading

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Why Your PTO Needs Term Limits (And Why You Might Resist Them)

July 14, 2025October 15, 2025Christina Hidek

Getting (and keeping) volunteers for your Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is hard. So why the heck would you want to limit someone’s involvement in your school parent group? While it might seem a little counterintuitive to have term limits for both elected officers and appointed committee chairs (since that would seem to put a kibosh...Continue reading

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Unlock Your PTO’s Potential: 5 Secrets to Powerful Bylaws

June 16, 2025October 14, 2025Christina Hidek

Want to know a secret about Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) and Parent Teacher Association (PTA) bylaws and what makes them good (and not so good)? Maybe this burning question has popped into your mind a few times. And that’s a good thing since the bylaws are so very crucial for a healthy and vibrant and...Continue reading

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Updating PTO Bylaws and Standing Rules: The Essentials

June 2, 2025October 14, 2025Christina Hidek

Updating your Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) bylaws and standing rules might seem like an overwhelming process, so I’m here today to break it all down for you. Let’s get into what you really need to know when you’re updating your group’s governing documents! This process works the same for both PTO and PTAs or any...Continue reading

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Essential PTO Bylaws: Protect Your Organization & Avoid Headaches!

April 28, 2025October 14, 2025Christina Hidek

Time to get PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) nerdy once again today! Let’s talk about Bylaws and Standing Rules that every single Parent Teacher Organization needs to have. Having these rules in place is going to make your life as a parent volunteer so much easier. What the suggestions all have in common is that they...Continue reading

PTO Bylaws and Standing Rules Explained, Simply

May 28, 2019November 13, 2025Christina Hidek

Aside from leaders and volunteers for your PTO, having current set of Bylaws and Standing Rules is absolutely essential to keep your group running! But are you confused about the differences between the two? Is the thought of writing a set of Bylaws and Standing Rules super overwhelming? I totally have you covered in this...Continue reading