Mission & Values of PTA
The overall purpose of PTA is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.
Huntsville Council PTA Values
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Collaboration
We work in partnership with a wide array of individuals and organizations to accomplish our agreed-upon goals.
2
Commitment
We are dedicated to promoting children’s health, well-being,
and educational success through strong parent, family, and community involvement.
3
Accountability
We acknowledge our obligations. We deliver on our promises.
4
Respect
We value our colleagues and ourselves.
We expect the same high quality of effort and thought from ourselves as we do from others.
5
Inclusivity
We invite the stranger and welcome the newcomer.
We value and seek input from as wide a spectrum of viewpoints and experiences as possible.
6
Integrity
We act consistently with our beliefs.
We acknowledge our mistakes and seek to make amends.
Our Purpose
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Serve as an advisor to local units.
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First source of communication for support, information, and assistance for local units.
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Coordinate local efforts with the school system and the school board.
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Keeps local units informed of issues.
To Represent
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Represents the PTA membership in legislative efforts.
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Represents Huntsville at the State PTA.
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Coordinates local efforts with the school system and the school board.
To Lead
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Provides resources for programs, membership, ways and mean, and other committees as needed.
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Organizes units.
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Conducts leadership training.
To Recognize
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Recognizes persons and local units for outstanding PTA service.
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Coordinates a scholarship program for local high school students.
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Awards grants to local units.