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The 2020-2021 school year is already proving to be a challenging one. School administrators, teachers, and parents are scrambling to make changes for this atypical school year. Many PTAs, PTOs, and Booster Clubs are feeling the uncertainty of the year as well. No place is that more apparent than when it comes to 2020-2021 fundraising.Read more

As schools open to an unconventional Fall semester in 2020, many are struggling to stretch their resources. Many schools already run on thin budgets and that is being spread even thinner to accommodate new health guidelines to protect the students, staff, and parents. The good news is you can help with a parent teacher group.Read more

With the 2020-2021 school year starting it’s time to kick your Parent Teacher Group into gear. The 2020-2021 school year looks to be a difficult one due to current circumstances. That means this year, more than any other, your school and students need your help to make the school year a success. Here are someRead more

Hopefully your parent teacher group has never suffered the sting of embezzlement. You may even think since it has never happened to you, that it’s a rare occurrence. Unfortunately, embezzlement is the #1 claim type AIM Insurance handles. And, as you might suspect, those involved with the school and parent teacher group are often tight-lippedRead more

New and incumbent parent teacher group officers know the success of their group is often tied to meeting attendance. But, measuring attendance alone is not how to run a PTO. It’s about what you do with the people you have that shows you know how to run a PTO. However, a parent teacher group needsRead more

Looking to make your Parent Teacher Organization’s meetings the best they can be? Whether you’re a newly-elected officer or a PTO veteran here’s how to plan a successful PTO meeting and take your meetings to the next level. Meetings only serve one purpose and most meetings fail to serve that singular purpose. Do you knowRead more

With the Spring semester coming to an end, US kids are looking forward to summer vacation. For Parent Teacher Organizations it’s time for elections and planning for the next school year. But, just because school’s out for summer doesn’t mean your parent teacher group can rest on its laurels. Consider what you can give back, especiallyRead more

This school year has been anything but normal as so many of our children have been taking classes at home. However, it is coming to a close and that means it’s the year end for your PTA, PTO, or booster club. Many PTOs and PTAs choose a June 30th fiscal year-end, as it is aRead more

Embezzlement is our #1 claim here at AIM, and in economic uncertainty, embezzlement claims become even more prevalent. AIM wants to remind all PTAs that your funds may be more exposed than you know. Today, we’re discussing embezzlement insurance for PTAs. When families are going through stressful times, perhaps some have had their hours severelyRead more

Everything you need to know about PTO insurance You belong to a Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) for a very important reason: you want to support and improve your child’s school community. You are able to raise money for supplies, field trips, uniforms and so much more. As well as meet like-minded parents who care justRead more