Website Guidelines

Many PTOs have a page withing the school website and some have separate websites. Regardless of your choice for publishing your PTO website, it will be necessary to follow the guidelines below.

PTCO Websites -

All PTCO Websites should include the following components:

Mission Statements - with an invitation for all to be involved
PTCO Officers/Chairs list - with contact information
Meeting Schedules
Meeting Minutes
Upcoming Event and Activity Information
Monthly Financial Updates
Copies of recent newsletters
Current Annual Calender of Events
A way to sign up for your email mailing list

Documents to Include on your Website-

Below are some Basic Documents Parents' Council recommends you display on your school's website. These documents don't frequently change and are ideal for inclusion on your school's website:

Bylaws
Cash Handling & Financial Policies
Any other governing policies
Current PTO Officers List, including contact details
Current Year Budget
Instructions or a link to sign up to receive information or volunteer

Tips for Building a PTCO Website

Research your web host well
New website software is fairly user friendly and can be mastered by even the technologically timid
Make the platform you use is also mobile friendly as many users access links via their smart phones and tablets these days.
Calendar renewal dates well in advance to avoid losing domain names and addresses
Be sure to surf the web for creative website ideas
Update web links regularly

For Questions about building a

PTCO Website Contact:

Nicole Morgan Davis

webmaster@ccparentscouncil.org

Sample Websites for Review - Here are some great examples to check out for ideas:

Using the School’s Website:

http://cherrycreek.cherrycreekschools.org/PTCO/Pages/PTCO.aspx

Separate Websites:

http://drycreekptco.org/

https://sites.google.com/site/grandviewhighschoolptco/