About the PTA

PTA's Vision

Making every child's potential a reality.  The CL Smith PTA believe that every child deserves an equal chance and we strive hard to make sure that happens.

PTA's Mission

PTA is:

• A powerful voice for all children,
• A relevant resource for families and communities,
• A strong advocate for the education and well-being of every child.

PTA's Purpose

• To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, and community;
• To help create a cohesive union between students and teaching staff;

• To develop between educators and the general public united efforts to secure for all children and youth the highest advantages in physical, mental, and social education.

PTA Values

These core values guide our decisions and actions:

• COLLABORATION: We work in partnership with a wide array of individuals and organizations to accomplish our agreed-upon goals.
• COMMITMENT: We are dedicated to promoting children's health, well-being, and educational success through strong parent, family, and community involvement.
• ACCOUNTABILITY: We acknowledge our obligations. We deliver on our promises.
• RESPECT: We value our colleagues and ourselves. We expect the same high quality of effort and thought from ourselves as we do from others.
• INCLUSIVITY: We invite the stranger and welcome the newcomer. We value and seek input from as wide a spectrum of viewpoints and experiences as possible.
• INTEGRITY: We act consistently with our beliefs. When we err, we acknowledge the mistake and seek to make amends.