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Reading is that magical place where anywhere can be a faraway land and anyone can play the hero. Reading takes you far and wide, makes you laugh and cry, and extends your imagination to infinity. What better way to help kids get excited about reading than with a school book fair? Hosting a school thisRead more

Your Parent Teacher Group’s fall carnival is the biggest event and fundraiser of the season! With rides, food, and games, the whole community will be filled with excitement and buzz. You hope this event will allow the budget to breathe a little more for the coming year, but unfortunate events could happen that may putRead more

Reviewing Your Bank Statements Every 30 days your bank sends you a handy-dandy list of your account activity for the past month—otherwise known as a bank statement. A bank statement is your best friend when it comes to the early detection of unauthorized account activity. It’s important to review your bank statements monthly to ensureRead more

Parent Teacher Groups allow parents to be involved and present in their school community and their children’s lives. A good organization can influence their school and create important change. However, what if there is not a PTO or PTA to join? Taking matters into your own hands may seem like a daunting task, but itRead more

It’s no secret that technology has changed and continues to change our world. Aside from group calendars or text groups, how can technology affect how you do your work as a PTO, PTA, or Booster Club? You may be surprised to find that digital payment is common than you think. Why do I need aRead more

The school year is fast approaching and your PTO or Booster Club may already be organizing calendars, setting up meetings, and ordering items for the Spirit Store. Shirts, hoodies, hats, and more; all in stock to be sold on the first day of school, game days, and other choice times. Unfortunately, your sales are limitedRead more

So you were elected as the new PTO treasurer, now what? Being a PTO treasurer is quite the honor, but it can be a lot to take in at first. Have no fear, AIM is here with 5 things you’ll need to know as a new PTO treasurer.  Before we begin the list, here’s aRead more

Here at AIM Insurance, we’re about more than protecting your Parent Teacher Organization, we’re here to support good people who are doing good things. AIM began with the goal of insuring educational nonprofits all over America; it is our belief that if we can support these organizations, we can sponsor great change. Your Parent TeacherRead more

At AIM, we provide specialty insurance for many parent-teacher groups.  For the last 30 years, AIM Insurance has covered over 22,000 groups all over America. We focus on insuring PTO, PTA, and Booster Clubs. Here, embezzlement has become our #1 claim. That fact alone says a lot. It’s easy to think “this could never happenRead more