Question & AnswerQ&A (DECS ORDER NO. 67)
The participation of PTA and PTCA in school management should be limited to school programs and activities that benefit the pupils and students. Their support and cooperation should address needs that cannot be sufficiently solved by the school or the government, with the school administrator or principal taking the lead.
Membership in the PTA is limited to parents and legal guardians of pupils and students enrolled in the school and teachers.
PTCA membership includes parents and legal guardians of pupils and students enrolled in the school, interested people in the community, and teachers.
The officers include the 15 Board of Directors, Chairman of the Board, President, Vice President, Treasurer, Auditor, Business Manager, and Secretary, all elected from among the Board members.
Officers and Board members serve a term of one year and cannot serve more than two consecutive terms.
Elections are held yearly on any day during the fourth week after the opening of classes.
Membership and annual dues should be affordable and approved by the General Assembly during its annual meeting. Membership dues are collected once until the child's graduation, while annual dues are collected yearly.
All collections of dues and voluntary contributions are trust funds to be deposited in reputable banks. The treasurer or authorized representative collects and issues official receipts. Disbursements follow government accounting and auditing rules.
A yearly financial statement report jointly signed by the President, Treasurer, and Auditor must be submitted to the school administrator. Without this report, the school administrator will not authorize collection for the next school year.
They are prohibited from selling insurance to pupils and students, operating or being concessionaires of canteens, and engaging in similar business activities in the school.
They are prohibited from holding key positions in the association, except as a board member or secretary.
No, PTA and PTCA should refrain from being parties to or supportive of complaints against school personnel or officials. However, individual members can file complaints if adversely affected.