The Parent-Teacher Association: Composition of the PTA

The Parent-Teacher Association: Composition of the PTA

The parent –teacher association (PTA) is an association of parents/guardians and teachers in a particular schools or a cluster schools.

Any parent, guardian or teacher who is interested in his or her wards education can become a member of the PTA. Members meet often at school levels to discuss schooling and its associated issues.

The district director or his /her representative can attend the
PTA meeting at the school levels.

Composition of the PTA

The executive of the PTA include the following:

1. Chairman (parent)

2. Vice chairman (parent)

3. Secretary (teacher)

4. Financial secretary (parent)

5. Treasurer ( parent)

6. First committee member (parent)

7. Second committee member (parent)

8. Third committee member (headmaster/ head teacher)

9. Ex –officio member (school welfare officer) Function of the PTA

a. The PTA assists in school maintenance and repairs of infrastructure.

b. The PTA negotiates land for projects for the school such as school farm and field for sporting activities.

c. The PTA visits school irregularly to monitor pupils performance

d. It helps in resolving conflicts and problems in and around the school

e. It helps in maintaining school discipline

f. It cooperates with the benevolent agencies/organizations that have interest in quality education

g. It seeks to the children and teachers welfare by assisting in provision of accommodation and school text books.

h. It seeks to the best performance of the children in academics and sports.

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