| Who We Are |
Issaquah Middle PTSA is a private, non-profit organization with members dedicated to the service of the students, parents
and staff of Issaquah Middle School and we advocate for the health, education, safety and welfare of all children. We are
affiliated with the Washington State PTA and
National PTA. Membership in our PTSA supports many programs and events and
benefits the IMS community.
We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and your donations to PTSA are tax deductible.
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| Standing Rules |
We are governed by the Washington State PTA Uniform Bylaws.
In addition, we have Standing Rules which define specific conditions that govern our PTSA.
These rules are not allowed to be in conflict with the Washington State PTA Bylaws.
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| PTSA Mission and Goals |
| Mission Statement: |
To encourage and support parent involvement, input, and participation in student academic learning and activities.
To work cooperatively with teachers and staff to provide a safe environment where respect and high expectations for achievement are reached.
To encourage students to be responsible, knowledgeable, caring and productive citizens.
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| Goals for 2010-2011: |
- Increase membership as a percentage of student population
from the 2008-2009 level of 78% (738 members/952 students)
- Develop a stronger parent community through new events and
programs.
- Initial ideas: Host a newcomers coffee, Introduce
a language liaison program, Develop plan for a family fun
night 2010-2011
- Provide resources to help pass the Issaquah School District
levies that will be presented to voters in February 2010.
- Support school efforts to improve academic performance,
particularly of our lower income population.
- Initial ideas: Funding for after-school help, Funding
for test-taking skills sessions, Develop incentives for
students to take advantage of opportunities for academic
assistance
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