Importance of Parent Teacher Association

February 26, 2016

The role of education for the betterment of the society cannot be neglected. In order for the school to
function effectively for the student’s welfare, it is important for both teachers and parents come
together. This is well achieved by the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) in the school. The importance of
the PTA cannot be given a deaf ear. A reputable RBK, ICSE board school in Mira Road understands this
aspect and offers Parent Teacher Association.

You will find every school in and around Mumbai has PTA group. This association actually plays a
prominent role in the school. The main aim of the PTA is to enhance and improve the children’s learning
experience. It does not take much time to start with the PTA association. A single parent is more than
enough to grab the attention of many others.

Why is the Parent Teacher Association Needed?

For a school to function better, it is important for teachers and parents come together. A parent surely
wants to know everything is going on well in the school, including the teachers and school management.
The same goes for the teachers too, in which they want to know the social background, interests and so
on of the students. All this actually works to the benefit of students. Knowing more about a student
helps teachers to cater to their needs accordingly. The PTA in the schools in Mira Road and all over
works towards creating a friendly and amiable atmosphere for the students.

Why Should Parents Take the Initiative?

People are often of the view that searching for good ICSE schools in Mumbai and getting your child
admitted in one of the them is the only job of parents. Parents expect teachers are there to take care of
their children. Though it is true to some extent, as a parent, it is wise to take the initiative by being part
of the PTA. When being a part, it helps them to know how the school works, problems faced by the
children, and so on. The PTA works towards improving and enhancing the life of the students and the
school as the whole.
Benefits of the PTA

There are innumerable benefits associated with the PTA in the RBK, ICSE schools in Mira Road and
around. One of the greatest benefits associated is that it helps teachers to understand students from the
parent’s perspective and vice versa. It helps parents to know all about the functioning of the school,
problems and so on. It works towards making the school better and the best place to get a quality
education. In this, it is the teachers and the parents that sit together and discuss various issues
regarding school and even a particular student. The overall aim of the PTA meeting is to ensure the
school offers the best learning experience for the students keeping in mind their needs.

Keeping in mind these aspects, you will find more and more top ICSE schools in Mumbai and around
consider having a Parent Teacher Association. RBK leaves no stone unturned and encourages more and
more parents to be part of the association. After all, who does not want to offer a learning experience
that is fun and informative at the same time?
PTA Officer Roles & Responsibilities
The President shall:

 Preside at all meetings of the association;

 Perform such other duties as may be prescribed in these bylaws or assigned by the
association;
 Be an ex officio member of all committees except the nominating committee;
 Coordinate the work of the officers and committees of the association in order that the
Purposes may be promoted.

The Vice President shall:

 Act as aide to the president;

 Perform the duties of the president in the absence or inability of that officer to serve;
 Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the association.

The Treasurer shall:

 Have custody of all the funds of the association;

 Keep a full and accurate account of receipts and expenditures;
 Make disbursements as authorized by the president, executive board, or association in
accordance with the budget adopted by the association;
 Have checks or vouchers signed by two authorized persons (the treasurer and one other);
 Present a financial statement at every meeting of the association and at other times when
requested by the executive board;
 Make a full report at the meeting at which new officers officially assume their duties (usually
the annual meeting);
 Be responsible for the maintenance of such books of account and records as conform to the
requirements of Article V, Section 4 of these Bylaws and State Bylaws, Article VI, Section 5;
 Have the accounts examined annually or upon change of officers by an auditor or an auditing
committee of not fewer than three members, who, satisfied that the treasurer’s annual report
is correct, shall sign a statement of that fact at the end of the report;
 Submit the books annually for an audit by an auditing committee selected by the executive
board at least two weeks before the meeting at which new officers assume duties.

The Secretary shall:

 Record the minutes of all meetings of the association;

 Have a current copy of the bylaws;
 Maintain an up-to-date membership list;
 Perform other duties as assigned.

The Auditor:

 Audits the books and financial records of a PTA to determine their accuracy
 Presents written reports on audits to the board and the association for adoption
 Forwards copies of adopted audits to council/district PTA as indicated in unit bylaws