Purpose of the HCPTSA is to
1. Support, coordinate, facilitate and serve the needs of the local PTA units and provide information and guidance on current WSPTA programs.
2. Promote the objectives of the Washington State PTA and National PTA through creating public opinion favorable to the interests of children and youth.
3. Promote communication and cooperation among the member units on matters of mutual concern within the council boundaries.
4. Assist in the formation of new units and encourage child welfare projects in the local units and the community.
HCPTSA Goals
HCPTSA operates under the National PTA Objectives, which are:
1. To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, church or place of worship and community.
2. To raise the standards of home life.
3. To secure adequate laws for the care and projection of children and youth.
4. To bring into closer relation the home and school, that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth.
5. To develop between educators and the general public such united efforts as will secure for all children and youth the highest advantages in physical, mental, social and spiritual education.
HCPTSA Policies
In accordance with the policies of the WSPTA, the Highline Council shall be non-commercial, non-sectarian and non-partisan. It shall not endorse any commercial enterprise or any candidate. The name of the association or the names of any members in their official capacities shall not be used in any connection with a commercial concern or with any purpose not appropriately related to promotion of the objectives of the association.
Bylaws
The bylaws of the Highline Council of Parents, Teachers and Students are set forth in the Washington State PTA Uniform Bylaws.
Standing Rules
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