Utah PTA Leadership Convention
UTAH PTA BUSINESS AND RESOLUTIONS MEETING
The business meeting is open to all PTA members. We encourage all board members to attend. Please plan for this in your time schedule.
Let your voice be heard! During the Advocacy Conference or the annual Utah PTA Leadership Convention, a business session is held to move forward any business which Utah PTA needs to conduct. This may include changes to the Utah PTA Bylaws as well as consideration of new resolutions. Resolutions which have been accomplished or outdated are retired. Each local PTA is allowed five voting delegates to represent their PTA as a whole and one delegate for each 25 members in their local PTA. Delegates will be designated by the local president when submitting the convention registration materials. All business conducted at the Advocacy Conference or the Utah PTA Leadership Convention is open to anyone who wishes to attend, but only voting delegates are allowed to speak to or vote on any issues. Voting at the Advocacy Conference or the Utah PTA Leadership Convention requires a current voter delegate card and a current membership card.
Business conducted at all meetings of Utah PTA strictly follows Robert’s Rules of Order. A summary of the rules of order of the convention appear in the convention program and are voted upon by the delegates present.
The resolutions passed at the convention (and those passed in past conventions) determine the actions of Utah PTA during the legislative session and at other times. This meeting is a critical time for our membership to ensure that their voice is heard and that the position of their local PTAs and their membership is known on the issues. It is the responsibility of the delegates to be informed as to the will of their membership on the issues being considered at the convention and to then be active participants in moving forward the business of Utah PTA. It is a tremendous responsibility and wonderful opportunity to act in the best interests of children and families of our state.
Utah PTA Advocacy Conference
Utah PTA annually conducts the Advocacy Conference in the fall, which all PTA members are invited to attend. A short general meeting is followed by workshops regarding critical issues facing Utah's children in the areas of community engagement, education, family life, health, individual development, safety, student leadership, and trust lands. A business meeting will be held where members will vote on the Utah Public Policy Program including the current legislative priorities. The conference is under the direction of the Advocacy Vice President with the assistance of the commissioners and other members of the Legislative Advocacy Committee. Presenters include Utah PTA Board members as well as outside experts.
Utah PTA Day at the Capitol
Utah PTA annually holds PTA Day at the Capitol in February and all PTA members are encouraged to attend. The event is under the direction of the Advocacy Vice President, Utah PTA commissioners, and the Legislative Advocacy Committee with the assistance from other members of the Utah PTA Board of Directors.
The Utah PTA Day at the Capitol is held at the Utah Capitol Building. Attendees have the opportunity to tour the Capitol facilities, attend a general meeting where updates are given on current bills being followed by Utah PTA, participate in committee meetings or session of the House and Senate , and have lunch with their legislators.
Utah PTSA Student Day at the Capitol
In conjunction with PTA Day at the Capitol and possibly at other times, Utah PTA offers a student track for PTSA students from secondary schools. Students can tour the Capitol facilities, participate in a debate, meet with legislators, and observe House and Senate meetings.