Washington State PTA (WSPTA) has governing documents that direct and focus the work of the WSPTA board of directors as well as the local PTAs and councils. The Washington State PTA Uniform Bylaws are reviewed and amended at the WSPTA annual convention. The state bylaws conform to the National PTA Bylaws and create a foundation for all PTAs and leaders in the state to follow. Each local PTA and council adopts its own standing rules that cover other guidelines and processes.

The Washington State PTA policies complement the bylaws and give further details on how to accomplish those things required in the bylaws. The Washington State PTA Standards of Affiliation Agreement requirements are in place to ensure local PTAs and councils align with Washington State PTA’s ethics, policies, and principles; maintain good business practices; and comply with applicable federal and state laws. Effective, well-run PTAs and councils are vital to fulfilling PTA’s purpose and mission. The Strategic Plan 2020-2023 for the Washington State PTA is a decision-making tool utilized by the board of directors in their actions to support the whole child.

1. claim account and invite additional Admins​

☐ Claim admin account - admins who have not yet claimed their account can do so here
☐ Assign admins
​☐ Send admin activation

2. Member load confirmation

☐ Confirm previous year’s roster has been preloaded

3. update pta Profile

☐ Upload school logo
☐ Input basic information - add the school address
☐ Input elected board members and additional information

4. add Bank

☐ Enter banking information
☐ Submit bank verification docs

5. create Website

☐ Create website
☐ Update header
☐ Add content to all pages
☐ Publish website