**KBE - RELATIONS WITH PARENTS ORGANIZATIONS** **Last Updated Date:** 07/08/2014 **Adoption Date:** 10/10/2006 The School Committee supports the establishment of parent organizations such as PTA and PTO. The School Committee expects all staff members to work closely and cooperatively with the officers and directors of all parent organizations in the pursuit of the following goals: 1.   To involve parents and school personnel in a cooperative and sustained system of activities which will increase the educational opportunities of the children both in school and at home.       2.   To improve school-home relationships.       3.   To develop the skills needed by school personnel to function effectively in a working relationship with parents and other community members. **Policy References:** LEGAL REFS.: Student Handbooks