ASB Badge #08 - Parent Support Groups-ASB Badge #8

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This WASBO ASB certification module (Badge 8) explains what parent support groups are and how they must operate separately from a school district. Parent groups (PTA, PTSA, PTOs, booster clubs) are typically volunteer-run, often incorporated as 501(c)(3) nonprofits, self-governed by bylaws and officers, and ideally carry liability insurance. The training emphasizes that districts don’t govern these organizations but should coordinate with them to ensure compliance with fundraising rules, facility use requirements, donations, and student involvement.<br /><br />Key distinctions are provided to determine whether an activity is ASB-run or parent-group-run, based on who markets it, who handles cash, where money is stored, student participation levels, and whether school resources, staff work time, or board approvals are involved. District employees may volunteer only on personal time and should not hold officer roles or handle parent-group cash.<br /><br />The module covers incorporation benefits (reduced personal liability, continuity), recordkeeping and reporting obligations, basic tax considerations, and internal controls (dual cash counts, timely deposits, two-signature checks). It also stresses proper donation procedures: parent groups should donate money to the school/ASB, which then makes purchases to manage liability, safety (e.g., playgrounds), and Title IX equity.

Keywords

WASBO ASB certification Badge 8

parent support groups PTA PTSA PTO booster clubs

501(c)(3) nonprofit incorporation and bylaws

district versus parent group governance separation

ASB-run vs parent-group-run activity criteria

fundraising rules facility use donations compliance

internal controls cash handling dual counts two-signature checks