Looking for a handbook, guidelines or sample document? Here are some frequently requested documents.
WSPTA Standards of Affiliation (2024-2025)
WA State PTA’s Leadership Guides
Washington State provides leadership guides and materials for all PTA leaders including position-specific handbooks for president, treasurer, secretary, and a variety of chair positions. Financial review checklist, non-signer review of financial statements, local dues implementation guide and nominating committee guide have all been updated for 2025.
National PTA’s Local Leader Kit
Log in with your National PTA profile (or create a login) to gain access is a comprehensive digital guide designed to help you learn the basics of running your PTA unit. These tools and templates, online resources and training courses will inform your work as you establish your PTA and volunteer roles and throughout the year, to help your PTA stay on track.
PTA Branding and Logos
National PTA has established guidelines for the proper use of the PTA name, logos and tagline. When used properly, PTA’s logo and tagline create a consistent message, help to unify all PTAs, and set PTA apart from other groups.
LWPTSA Council Documents
(Updated Sept. 5, 2024)
- Board and Committee Chair Code of Conduct (PDF)
- Committee Budget Worksheet (XLS)
- Committee Chair Guidelines (PDF)
- Committee Plan of Action (CPOA) (DOC)
- Committee Program Evaluation (PDF)
- Financial Equity Program Grant Application (PDF)
- Media Consent Form (PDF)
- Payment Request Form (PDF)
- Payment Request Form (DOC)
- Standing Rules (PDF) Updated 9/5/24
- Video and Recording Retention Policy (PDF) Added 1/16/25
Nominating Committee Documents
- WSPTA Nominating Committees Handbook (PDF) (Under “Board Resources” — password-protected)
- Sample Questions for Nom Comm (PDF) (Under “Board Resources” — password-protected)
- Nom Comm Tracking Template (XLS)
- Nom Comm Report Form (PDF)
- Recommendation for Nomination for Office (DOC)
Grant Program Handbook and Samples
- LWPTSA Grants Handbook – September 2017 (PDF)
- Grant Policies and Procedures – Sample (PDF)
- Grant Application – Sample (PDF)
- Grant Application Summary Document – Sample (PDF)
- Grant Approval (or Rejection) Letter (PDF)
- Restricted Grant Letter – Sample (PDF)
- Committee Plan of Action Report – Sample (PDF)
- Program Evaluation Form – Sample (PDF)
Other Guides & Resources for LWPTSA Council Member PTAs
- Book Fair Guidance (PDF)
- Gift Card Guidance
- LWPTSA Council Resource Guide for Heritage/Cultural/International Nights (PDF)
- Sample Building Use Contract for PTAs (DOCX) Added 10/19/24
- Staff Appreciation Reminders
- Sustainability: Best Practices for Waste Reduction (PDF)
- SWANK Movie Licensing — Guidelines for Showing Movies at Schools (PDF)
- WSPTA Document Retention Timetable (PDF) Added 2/18/25
- WSPTA Venue Checklist — Ensure Your Venue Is Accessible (PDF)