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Jefferson County PTA Web site!

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IMPORTANT: 2009-2010 PTA Officers List due June 1 - National PTA sends out an excellent PTA tool kit with valuable resources to all current PTA Presidents listed on the 2009-2010 officers list.

Summer PTA Training - July 20, 2009 - FREE

REGISTER HERE

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Jefferson County Education Center
5th Floor Board Room
1829 Denver West Drive, Building #27
Golden, CO 80401

School Calendar 2009-2010

Join the team!  Gear up for a great season advocating for kids by volunteering for the Jefferson County Council PTA board of directors! Won’t you consider a winning season with us?  For more information click here

First Male President Takes the Helm at PTA: In an era of firsts, a male was installed as national president for the first time in PTA’s 113-year history. Meet National PTA’s new President Charles “Chuck” Saylor. He has a great vision for PTA over the next two years. More

Men do make a difference: Male involvement may be the greatest resource we have yet to fully tap into. Studies show that men who participate in children’s lives increase their student’s potential for success. See how they can help your local unit get more dads involved. More

Tracking Down How Stimulus is Spent in Colorado: The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) was signed into law by President Obama on February 17th, 2009. Find out more about Colorado’s stimulus package and education. More

Internet Safety and Cyber bullying Statistics: Highlights from the National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education click here

Believe in a Better Colorado is an unprecedented alliance among the state’s three largest education associations to inform public school employees and citizens about Colorado’s dwindling tax base for essential public services. To learn more about this important program visit www.believeinabettercolorado.org

IMPORTANT TAX NOTICE: Colorado PTA 990 update 2/5/09.

All units will be required to file a 990/990EZ or the new electronic 990N this Fall.

Link to 990 Forms

Notice from Colorado PTA Regarding 990N, 990EZ, and 990 Filings: Great News!! The Colorado PTA has received confirmation from the IRS that our classification has been corrected and we are now listed as a 509(a)(2). This misclassification was causing problems for units that were trying to file their tax returns. If you are still having difficulty filing your 990s or have any questions, please call the Colorado PTA office at 303-420-7820, or e-mail us at office@copta.org.

Treasurer FAQ's: Do you need to file the Colorado Charitable Solicitations Act? Do you need to file a 990? Answers to these questions and more. Treasurer's FAQ's

Jeffco Parents Focus on School Nutrition - Jeffco Parents Focus on School Nutrition was founded by parents of students in the Jefferson County Public Schools district who are concerned about the nutritional well-being of all children. Our goal is to work with the Jeffco Public Schools district, and at the individual school level, in order to continually improve the nutritional quality of all foods offered in Jeffco schools, as well as the level of nutritional education and awareness provided in Jeffco schools. For more information visit www.jeffcoparents.org

Units in Good Standing: Please keep your records up to date by filing the following forms by due dates:

• DUE - Membership Report are due November 1 and February 1

• DUE - File your IRS 990EZ, 990, or 990N before the 15th Day of the 5th month after you fiscal year ends. Send a copy to the Colorado PTA 30 days after filing.

• DUE - Audit Reports are due to Colorado PTA 30 days after your fiscal year ends.

• Insurance Dues - look for invoice in September

Financial Review/Audit Reports: Your PTAs Audit Reports are due to Colorado PTA 30 days after your fiscal year ends.

IMPORTANT: 2009-2010 PTA Officers List due June 1 - National PTA sends out an excellent PTA tool kit with valuable resources to all current PTA Presidents listed on the 2009-2010 officers list.