Do Project SEEK and PTA Work Together?
Project SEEK and PTA: Different Roles, Shared Mission
Project SEEK (Seeking Excellence in Education for our Kids) and The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) are two volunteer groups that work in tandem to serve our community. They support our students, staff and families in different ways but are united in the same goal – enhancing opportunities for all Sea Lions to create the strongest school for our children.
Project Seek
- Inaugurated by McGaugh parents in 1993 in response to District budget cuts threatening to adversely impact programs at McGaugh.
- Parent-School Partnership designed with the sole purpose of raising funds to continue specific programs at McGaugh.
- Raises funds through outright donations, product sales, Skate Nights, The Event and Silent Auction, and other activities.
- Non-Profit organization run according to bylaws and is guided by an Executive Board.
- Funds personnel and supporting programs which would not otherwise exist without Project SEEK funding.
- Completely funds several positions at McGaugh, including: Art Lab teacher, Media Center/Innovation Lab teacher, Computer Lab Aide and supplies for each lab.
PTA
- Nationally based organization established more than 100 years ago to promote the rights of children.
- Not primarily a fundraising organization. Main goals are to promote programs for children, give back to the school community, and to promote a forum for advocacy on behalf of children.
- Gathers funds for programs through yearly Carnival and Silent Auction, Jesters, Apparel, Jogathon, Book Fair, and more.
- Non-Profit organization, run according to bylaws and guided by the national and state organization.
- Supports programs (bylaws prohibit the funding of personnel).
- Sponsors identified needs of the school including: The Wellness Center, Intervention Specialists, student assemblies, field trips, and technology and supplies for staff and students.