Gulf Elementary School

The objectives of the Gulf Elementary PTO are to:

· Establish and maintain a working relationship among parents, school and community.

· Support school improvement teams and promote the finest education possible for the students at Gulf Elementary.

· Expand technology and supplement equipment and supplies.

· Increase student safety and security.

· Develop programs and projects that will support or enrich the curriculum.

· Enhance the quality of education by raising funds for school supplies or programs that fall outside the school budget.

• Support the educational programs and extracurricular activities of the school
• Encourage parents’ involvement in their individual children’s lives, education, class, and school
• Provide feedback and suggestions for school programs
• Coordinate programs and projects that will support or enrich the curriculum
• Encourage/fund the increased exposure of students to technology
• Provide feedback/assist with increased awareness of school safety and security issues
• Organize fundraising efforts to support some additional programs, equipment, and services not covered in the school budget
• Support the educational goals of the school and assist with attaining those goals through parent and community volunteerism
• Recruit volunteers and coordinate volunteer efforts to staff PTO functions and assist with school programs
• Stay aware of legislation and political issues that may impact education and schools
• A LOT!!

This PTO is organized exclusively for the charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue code.