Chancellor’s Regulation A-660, Parent Associations and the Schools, pertains specifically to PA/PTAs and Presidents’ Councils. It sets forth rules governing NYC public school PA/PTAs, including:
- establishment of PA/PTAs
- PA/PTA bylaws
- membership
- PA/PTA elections
- meetings
- PA/PTA rights to information, use of space, etc.
- budgets
- checking accounts
- fundraising
- expenditures
- hiring staff
- record keeping
- corrective and disciplinary action in the event of wrongdoing
In addition to CR A-660, a number of other Chancellor’s regulations contain provisions relevant to PA/PTAs, including:
- CR A-412, Security in the Schools
- CR A-610, Fundraising Activities and Collections of Money from Students
- CR A-650, Flea Markets
- CR A-655, School and District Leadership Teams
- CR A-665, Uniform Policy
- CR A-670, School Trips
- CR A-812, Competitive Foods
- CR D-130, Political Activities in School Buildings
- CR D-180, Extended Use of School Buildings
If you have any questions or require assistance with any other Chancellor’s Regulation contact one or more of the following:
- FACE (DOE’s Division of Family and Community Empowerment)
- Family Leadership Coordinators
- Presidents’ Council for your district
- Parent Coordinator in your school