WE NEED YOU!

The purpose of the PTO is to enhance and support the educational experience at ALA-Coastal, to develop a closer connection between school and home by encouraging parental involvement, and to enhance the environment at ALA-Coastal through volunteer and financial support through fundraising and events. 

After you create your free membership toolkit account,

your next step is to pay the dues to Join the PTO!

You have not completed enrollment until you have paid your dues. 

• Membership rates are $5 for your first child and .50 cents for each additional child in your household.
• Memberships are good for 1 school calendar year and must be renewed at the start of each new school year. 

Membership includes but is not limited to:

• Participation and involvement opportunities in your children’s campus and school experience 
• Access to purchase PTO [Members Only] items like Dress Down Passes (fun themed dress down days where kids can dress out of uniform as a specific theme for the day)
• Discounted Dance Tickets for your student(s)
• Discount on GATOR SOCKS 
• Online directory of PTO member families
• Invited to participate in PTO meetings
• 1 vote per household on applicable PTO motions * Applicable votes are typically emailed out for members to vote on throughout the year. 
• Receive PTO Membership Newsletters including budget planning and fund reporting
• Members receive FIRST OPTION for volunteer signups to help at PTO events
• and more! 

• What is a PTO? Parent/Teacher/Organization - A non-profit 501c3 organization consisting of volunteer parents and families working together to enhance the on-campus culture of our school. The PTO has an Executive Board that works in partnership with school administration to establish yearly needs. From there, a budget is created, events & fundraisers planned, goals established, and PTO Member enrollment opened! ONLY PTO MEMBERS have access to the details, can vote on specifics, see event results, access meeting agenda minutes and more! 

• Are you required to volunteer?  NO - We understand that every family has a different schedule. Although we require volunteers to host many of our events, this is not the ONLY way to support our school. We will provide no-obligation opportunities to volunteer throughout the year. Being a member and paying your dues is a HUGE support that every family can do each year and is equally supportive to volunteering your time. 

• Once you join, are there any expectations as a member? NO- just being a part of the PTO and reading your newsletter to stay in-the-know is a BIG support of our mission! Participate where you can. You set the expectations! 

•  Is a background check required to join? NO - Only the members interested in volunteering on school campus are required to have a background check on file with ALAC. 

•  Can you make a difference? YES - Getting involved in your child’s education shows that you care about their future. One great way to join the school community is through the parent-teacher organization, or PTO. Collaboration between parents and teachers can make the school a better place for students and educators alike. Even if you don’t have a lot of time to devote, you can have your voice heard!

  Click the link below to be redirected to your "My Forms" section.

You will find your PTO Membership Form under the "New Forms" header. This form is required to be completed to finalize your PTO Membership enrollment. Thanks!

Please scroll down for more information.

Membership Additional Details:

Membership dues are non-refundable and are applied towards the following:

• The first 151 memberships sold at the rate of $5 each pays for the PTO accounting software & Membership toolkit platform. This platform connects the PTO to administration and the parent body for all things PTO, from newsletters, volunteer opportunities and spirit store as well as acts as the hub for credit card processing. This is a vital tool to the success of ALA-Coastal PTO. 

• All funds received after the first 151 memberships will go into the PTO General Fund. This fund is used for many support opportunities including the Teacher Grant program. This program sets aside a yearly per teacher budget to refund approved out of pocket expenses they have incurred for classroom needs and necessities. The per teacher budget is set based on the amount of donations received yearly. 

LOOKING TO VOLUNTEER?

ALL membership applicants [WHO WISH TO VOLUNTEER] must have the mandatory background check on file with ALA. It is a requirement of your membership, as all volunteers must have this documentation to assist with students on and off campus at any PTO/school event. 

CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE MANDATORY BACKGROUND CHECK 

Please keep in mind that it is not the role of the PTO to accept, decline, replace a lost or stolen card, etc. Our ONLY action is to ensure all volunteers have one on file.

Thank you for your support!