Council Programs & Services

Scholarships

• Awarded annually to graduating seniors from each of our high schools and the Guthrie Center and SBISD educators for continuing education programs.
• Funded by donations from local PTAs, Founders Day dinner proceeds, SBEF grant, contributions from local businesses and citizens and proceeds from the Houston Chronicle subscription Share Program

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Chronicle Fundraiser

• Supports Scholarships, School Supplies and general activities.

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Reflections Contest

• Council encourages local unit participation.
• Council judging for advancing entries to Area 11
• Reflections 2007-08 theme is "I Can Make A Difference By..."

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General Meetings

• Held in October, November, April and May
• Programs and/or special guest speakers at each meeting
• Delegates, presidents and principals should attend as they are voting members

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Founders Day

• Dinner event held in February to mark National PTA Founders Day, February 3, 2009
• Honors Texas and National PTA Lifetime members
• Honors teachers nominated for School Bell Award and presents award

Leadership Training

• Fall session of Leadership Orientation Training
• Fall Officers and Chairmen Workshop
• Local units may request training for specific needs at any time

Awards

• Council awards presented in May at Awards Night
• Click here for more information on PTA Awards

Communications

• Newsletter published monthly and distributed by email
• Website provides calendar, contacts and other pertinent information

Council Support

• Mentoring committee available to assist local units by providing training and other assistance to support local PTAs. Contact Council President for assistance.
• Council office in administration building with various resource materials

Legislative

• Council keeps our PTA members informed of legislative issues affecting our schools and students by working with the District’s Governmental Affairs/Policy liaison and staying aware of  PTA Legislative Priorities
• Candidates Forum held to give SBISD patrons the opportunity to meet the candidates running for the School Board

• Council serves as a liaison between local PTAs and other Odyssey of the Mind teams.
• Council provides support and education for schools and PTAs interested in starting programs and coordinates with existing teams to participate in competitions.

Spring Branch Education Foundation

• Council  provides liaison to SBEF to support their activities and communicate funding opportunities to local units and campuses
• SBEF provides financial support for Council scholarships

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Volunteers

• Council welcomes PTA members who would like to volunteer at the Council Level Contact the Council President or other officers if interested.
• Provides an opportunity to get involved in activities occurring throughout the District.

Donations to Council

• Council and the Texas PTA are 501(c)(3)organizations. Donations are tax-deductible.
• If you would like to support the work of the SBISD Council of PTAs by making a contribution to the Scholarship Fund, School Supplies Project or any of our regular Council programs, please mail your donation to:

SBISD Council of PTAs
955 Campbell Road
Houston, TX 77024
Attn: Treasurer