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Saturday, July 27, 2019
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Founded in 1901, Ohio PTA is the oldest and largest volunteer organization in the State of Ohio focusing on the health, welfare, safety, and education of children and youth.
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
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Founded in 1901, Ohio PTA is the oldest and largest volunteer organization in the State of Ohio focusing on the health, welfare, safety, and education of children and youth.
Friday, July 19, 2019
Teen Sex Trafficking: What Parents Need to KNOW!
Source: Ohio Department of Education
See Ohio PTA's resolution on human trafficking
Teen Sex Trafficking: What Parents Need to KNOW!
7/9/2019
The following Know! Tip discusses the sex trafficking of children. There is no graphic content or descriptions below, but it could still be difficult for some readers. If you suspect human trafficking might be occurring near you or need help, call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888, TTY 711, text 233-733, or chat with the hotline at humantraffickinghotline.org/chat.
In a newly released report by the U.S. State Department, the United States (along with Mexico and the Philippines), ranks among the top three worst countries in the world for human trafficking—including the sex trafficking of minors. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services warns that more than 300,000 of our nation’s youth are considered at risk for sexual exploitation annually.
You may have already heard about teen sex trafficking becoming more common in our country but, chances are, it still feels far away from your life and the lives of those you love. In reality, it is happening all around us, in neighborhoods just like ours, to children just like ours.
What exactly is sex trafficking and is YOUR child really at risk?
Sex trafficking is defined as, “a commercial sex act induced by force, fraud, or coercion, or in which the person induced to perform such act has not attained 18 years of age.” This refers to everything from street prostitution, stripping, and pornography to exchanging sexual acts for survival (sex in exchange for food and shelter).
At this point many of us will take a deep breath and say to ourselves, “this is not my child, and this is definitely not something my child would get mixed up in or be lured into.”
Traffickers however are clever and highly manipulative. The trafficker doesn’t show their true self in the beginning. They typically befriend the victim and gain their trust; they may even pretend to be romantically interested in their target. When the trafficker is ready to strike, they are likely to extort the victim to prevent running away or seeking help by threatening the victim’s loved ones, for instance.
It is also important to note that girls are not the only victims of child sex trafficking. In certain areas, some studies have estimated as much as 40 to 45 percent of the victim population to be boys.
Traffickers do not discriminate based on a victim’s gender, age, race or socioeconomic status. Boys and girls from varying backgrounds are being “recruited” into sex trafficking. What traffickers do target however, is vulnerability. And what child doesn’t have vulnerabilities?
Every child and situation is unique. While there is no all-inclusive list to determine every child’s risk, researchers have identified a range of common factors among those involved in sexual exploitation and sex trafficking (according to a report by the Institute of Medicine (IOC) and National Research Council (NRC), Confronting Commercial Sexual Exploitation and Sex Trafficking of Minors in the United States. Those factors are:
Individual:
- History of child abuse, neglect, and maltreatment
- Homeless, runaway, or “throwaway youth”
- LGBTQ+ youth
- History of systems involvement (for example: juvenile justice, child welfare)
- Stigma and discrimination
- Family conflict, disruption, dysfunction
- Peer pressure
- Social norms
- Social isolation
- Gang involvement
- Under-resourced schools, neighborhoods, communities
- Lack of awareness of commercial exploitation and sex trafficking
- Sexualization of children
- Lack of resources
Involvement in the foster care system and childhood sexual abuse are said to be two of the highest risk factors that increase a child’s vulnerability.
However, low self-esteem, rebellion and the desire for love and attention are also powerful vulnerabilities that traffickers look to exploit, in addition to the risk factors listed above.
An estimated 150,000 children born in the U.S. are recruited into sex trafficking each year, and they’re recruited at a young age. Fourteen is the average age of a trafficked victim in the U.S. This is an important topic to not only be aware of, but a potentially life-saving conversation to have with our children.
A future Know! tip will share additional information on the topic, including getting this conversation started with your child, and what to do if you suspect someone you know or come across is in need of help.
In the meantime, reach out to the National Human Trafficking Hotline to report a tip or get help: 1-888-373-7888, TTY: 711, Text: 233-733, or chat with the hotline athumantraffickinghotline.org/chat. It’s confidential and available 24/7.
Learn how to get your drug abuse prevention conversation started at StartTalking.Ohio.Gov.
Return to the Ohio Department of Education’s Start Talking! webpage.
Sources: Fox News Investigates: Human trafficking in America among worst in world: report. June 23, 2019. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE). Human Trafficking Into and Within the United States: A Review of the Literature, 2009. United States Advisory Council on Human Trafficking, Annual Report 2019. Youth.gov. Institute of Medicine (IOC) and National Research Council (NRC), Confronting Commercial Sexual Exploitation and Sex Trafficking of Minors in the United States (sponsored by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention).
Sources: Fox News Investigates: Human trafficking in America among worst in world: report. June 23, 2019. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE). Human Trafficking Into and Within the United States: A Review of the Literature, 2009. United States Advisory Council on Human Trafficking, Annual Report 2019. Youth.gov. Institute of Medicine (IOC) and National Research Council (NRC), Confronting Commercial Sexual Exploitation and Sex Trafficking of Minors in the United States (sponsored by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention).
Founded in 1901, Ohio PTA is the oldest and largest volunteer organization in the State of Ohio focusing on the health, welfare, safety, and education of children and youth.
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Job Posting / Executive Director
Job Description
Ohio PTA seeks a motivated, self-directed, articulate
professional who believes in the mission of PTA. The Executive Director’s role
is to manage member services and support the Board and constituent PTA units.
This is a “hands on” position in the two person office of a small member based
non-profit organization in Columbus.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES and ACCOUNTABILITIES:
ADMINISTRATIVE/MANAGEMENT
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Represents Ohio PTA on state committees as requested by the President
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Maintains and manages member database
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Manages correspondence, phone calls and emails
and responds appropriately
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Staffs office
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Contract negotiation for facility and equipment
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Signs all checks prepared by the Financial
Specialist
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Reconciles the monthly bank statement
BOARD RELATIONS
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Member of the Convention Planning Committee
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Compiles reports for the Executive Committee as requested
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Provides copies for Board and events as needed
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Maintains Board of Directors biographical and
statistical information and compiles resources for new board members
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Supports Board of Director Committees as requested
MARKETING/PR
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Maintains and updates website
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Research, development and marketing for donors
and sponsors
PTA UNIT SUPPORT
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Responds to unit questions and refers to
appropriate district advisor or director as
necessary
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Researches, coordinates and communicates with IRS, Ohio Attorney General
and
Secretary
of State to maintain Ohio PTA and constituent organizations’ legal status as
501c3 nonprofits
NATIONAL PTA
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Submits reports and data required for Ohio PTA compliance with National PTA Standards of Affiliation
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Maintains a good working relationship with
National PTA officers and staff
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Keeps current on National PTA initiatives through conference calls,
emails and pta.org
ANNUAL PROJECTS/RESPONSIBILITIES
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Coordinates Reflections Program judging and
administration with Director of Family- School Partnerships
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Ohio PTA Convention
(exhibitors, hotel contract, convention program)
Structure and Salary
This
is a part-time salaried position for 35 hours per week with weekend hours for
designated events.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree
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Non-profit management is an asset
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Excellent analytical, organizational and time
management skills
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Ability to work independently, unsupervised and
make decisions and solve problems effectively and creatively
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Demonstrated success in working as a member
of a team and developing effective
working relationships with staff, Board members
and external partner organizations
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Extensive computer skills including proficient
in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat and ability
to work with nonprofit databases, website content, social media, email, and internet
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Excellent customer service mentality
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Experience in grant writing and donor/sponsor
development is a plus
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Experience in marketing is preferred
Send resume to: Ohio PTA President
Founded in 1901, Ohio PTA is the oldest and largest volunteer organization in the State of Ohio focusing on the health, welfare, safety, and education of children and youth.
Tuesday, July 16, 2019
ESSA Parent Survey / Please Complete TODAY!
National PTA is encouraging all parents/guardians to learn more about state report cards and look beyond the letter grade given to districts. Please complete this baseline survey from National PTA: http://bit.ly/2IhRJUt
Is this survey on YOUR school district's website, FB Page, and Twitter Page? Please contact your superintendent and/or communications person for placement. We want Ohio to have the most parent/guardian responses to this survey.
Founded in 1901, Ohio PTA is the oldest and largest volunteer organization in the State of Ohio focusing on the health, welfare, safety, and education of children and youth.
Sunday, July 14, 2019
Teachers of the Year for State Board Districts
Since its inception in 1964, the Ohio Teacher of the Year program annually identifies exceptional teachers statewide celebrating their effective work in and outside the classroom. Nominations come from public traditional and community school administrators, students, parents, peers and community members. Following an in-depth nomination process, 11 State Board of Education districts selected regional 2020 Teachers of the Year. A panel of education and community stakeholders will select state finalists to interview from the pool of State Board district honorees to finally select the 2020 Ohio Teacher of the Year.
Teachers of the Year for State Board Districts
Founded in 1901, Ohio PTA is the oldest and largest volunteer organization in the State of Ohio focusing on the health, welfare, safety, and education of children and youth.
Saturday, July 13, 2019
SAVE THE DATES!
Founded in 1901, Ohio PTA is the oldest and largest volunteer organization in the State of Ohio focusing on the health, welfare, safety, and education of children and youth.
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
National PTA’s Advocacy to Address Humanitarian Crisis at the Border
National PTA continues to be distressed by reports that children are being held in migrant detention centers under horrific conditions. A recent report from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Inspector General indicated that conditions and treatment of undocumented youth and families at border control facilities in the Rio Grande Valley are in violation of the Flores Agreement and the National Standards on Transport, Escort, Detention and Search (TEDS) that require immediate action to address.
National PTA is committed to promoting the safety and well-being of all children regardless of their immigration status and as well as protecting undocumented youth from harmful separation from their parents or family members.
National PTA urges you to contact your members of Congress immediately to ensure the U.S. Departments of Homeland Security and Health and Human Services and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) comply with federal law and standards and provide children and families access to hot meals, drinking water, access to basic hygiene and appropriate supervision. The action alert linked above will be sent out through National PTA’s Take Action network early this afternoon. We encourage you to share this action alert throughout your networks and post on social media.
Additionally, there are two congressional hearings this week in the U.S. House of Representatives that are relevant to this issue:
Date: Wednesday, July 10, 2019 - 2:00pm ET
Identifying, Preventing, and Treating Childhood Trauma: A Pervasive Public Health Issue that Needs Greater Federal Attention
Date: Thursday, July 11, 2019 - 10:00am ET
Date: Thursday, July 11, 2019 - 10:00am ET
Note: As you know, National PTA has a position statement on the childhood trauma, Trauma Informed Care.
National PTA will be advocating through social media on our positions and about the hearings. Following the border hearing on Wednesday, we will consider an appropriate response to the administrative agencies responsible to ensure the humane treatment of migrant youth and families.
The National PTA staff continues to monitor the situation and we will continue to advocate for family unity and to ensure that all children, regardless of their immigration status, have the right to access a quality public education, adequate food and shelter, and basic health care services.
Founded in 1901, Ohio PTA is the oldest and largest volunteer organization in the State of Ohio focusing on the health, welfare, safety, and education of children and youth.
Leadership Development Expert Takes Helm of Nation’s Preeminent Child Advocacy Association
ALEXANDRIA, Va., (July 9, 2019)—Leslie Boggs, a leadership development expert from Odessa, Texas, has been installed as the 56th president of National PTA, the nation’s oldest and largest volunteer child advocacy association. Boggs’ installation took place during a ceremony held in conjunction with the 2019 National PTA Convention & Expo in Columbus, Ohio.
Boggs is a certified DISC trainer and a professional consultant. She also has a certification in Nonprofit Leadership and Management and is a member of the John Maxwell Team and Mentorship. Additionally, Boggs has over 20 years of leadership experience at all levels of PTA. For the past two years, she served as president-elect of National PTA. She has also served as chair of several National PTA committees. At the state level, she served as president of Texas PTA from 2014-2016 and was president of New Mexico PTA from 2003-2005.
As a mother of three and a grandmother of four, Boggs is a dedicated and passionate advocate for children and their right to receiving a quality public education no matter their demographics, ethnicity or household income.
“Leslie’s expertise and strong leadership skills will be tremendous assets to National PTA and in guiding our association’s work to make every child’s potential a reality,” said Nathan R. Monell, CAE, National PTA executive director. “She is committed to making a difference for the education, health, safety and well-being of every child, and we are pleased to welcome her as president.”
As president, Boggs will fight for more funding for mental health access for students as well as for legislation that ensures schools are safe from gun violence. She will also fight for more funding for public schools and to strengthen family engagement for all children. Under her leadership, National PTA will be starting an Engage Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative through its Center for Family Engagement.
“PTA is a community that accepts all and engages and empowers one another to lead, listen, be vulnerable and be courageous as we raise our voices for all children,” said Boggs. “I believe that servant leadership empowers others to reach their potential. I am honored and grateful to dedicate the next two years of my life to leading National PTA and working with the most passionate group of advocates and volunteers to make a difference for the lives and futures of every child.”
Boggs will serve as president of National PTA until June 2021.
About National PTA
National PTA® comprises millions of families, students, teachers, administrators, and business and community leaders devoted to the educational success of children and the promotion of family engagement in schools. PTA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit association that prides itself on being a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities, and a strong advocate for public education. Membership in PTA is open to anyone who wants to be involved and make a difference for the education, health, and welfare of children and youth. For more information, visit PTA.org.
Founded in 1901, Ohio PTA is the oldest and largest volunteer organization in the State of Ohio focusing on the health, welfare, safety, and education of children and youth.
Tuesday, July 9, 2019
TAKE ACTION: humanitarian crisis at our nation’s border!
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Founded in 1901, Ohio PTA is the oldest and largest volunteer organization in the State of Ohio focusing on the health, welfare, safety, and education of children and youth.
Monday, July 1, 2019
The 2019-2021 Ohio PTA Board
Effective July 1, 2019…your Ohio PTA Board of Directors for the
2019-2021 term.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President Ana Chapman-D12
President-Elect Jackie Arendt-D12
VP of Leadership Angela
Revay-D12
VP of Field Service Rebecka
Adams-D6
Secretary-Treasurer Dana Paul-D12
DIRECTORS
Director of Advocacy Venezuela
Robinson-D11
Director of Bylaws/Standing Rules Linda Read-D13
Director of Communications Camille
Peterson-D10
Director of Diversity and Inclusion Nicole Lesnick-D12
Director of Events Jeanne
Groetz-Shockling-D13
Director of Family-School Partnership Gerri Beres-D12
Director of Membership Janice Wanko-D12
DISTRICT ADVISORS
District 7 Janis Zart-D12
District 11 Robin
Thompson-D11
District 12 Lisa
Catalano-D12
District 13 Barb
Varley-D13
District 17 Taryn Winney-D17
Vacant Positions:
Director of Education
Director of Health, Welfare & Safety
District Advisor for Districts 1, 3, 4, 6, 10, 18, 19
If anyone is interested in serving on the 2019-2021 Ohio PTA
Board of Directors, please email da12@ohiopta.org for more
information.
Founded in 1901, Ohio PTA is the oldest and largest volunteer organization in the State of Ohio focusing on the health, welfare, safety, and education of children and youth.
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