Duanesburg Community Parent Teacher Association (DCPTA) was founded on October 1, 2017. Our mission is to create an environment in which every child in our community can reach their full potential through collaboration with families, our school district, community members and local businesses.
DCPTA is active in creating programs and events that foster this mission and bring our community together. We also actively support the goals and needs of other groups in the Duanesburg School District through grants and financial awards.
DCPTA is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that is a chapter of National PTA. We work closely with national, state, and regional representatives to advocate and provide services on behalf of the Duanesburg community. You can learn more about advocacy efforts on the NYSPTA website.
Our executive board is composed of elected board members and appointed committee chairs. Each spring, DCPTA members vote on a slate of open board positions and our annual budget. Information on our board and what each position entails, as well as information on our nominations process, can be found here.
Membership is open to anyone, whether you have a child in our school district or not. Questions about membership can be directed to membership@dcpta.org.
Questions about the DCPTA can be sent to info@dcpta.org.
Values
Accountability: All board members, voting members, volunteers, and collaborating partners share responsibility in advancing the missing on the organization. The Duanesburg community PTA, its board members, and its general voting membership will maintain transparency in their transactions both within and outside the local community.
Collaboration: We will partner with individuals, school organizations, community organizations, and local businesses to serve our children and advocate for the families in our community.
Commitment: We will remain dedicated to the educational success and personal well-being of all children in our community through outreach and strong family engagement, while maintaining transparency and accountability to those we serve. We will be stewards of citizenship to the community at large.
Communication: We will utilize all available means of communication to disseminate information, encourage family, school, and community involvement. Communication methods will include, but not be limited to: ParentSquare, paper correspondence, e-mail correspondence, social media postings (e.g., Facebook).
Diversity: We support the potential of every individual, regardless of age, culture, educational background, ethnicity, gender, geographic location, legal status, marital status, mental/cognitive ability, national origin, organizational position, parental status, physical ability, political philosophy, race, religion, sexual orientation, sexual identity, socio-economic status, and work experience.
Empowerment: We seek to empower students, families, teachers, administrators, and the community at large to take action toward the advancement of our children's success in educational, interpersonal, and civil endeavors.
Pride: We will be a visible presence to support the building of pride and spirit among students, teachers, administrators, families, community members, and community businesses, building a culture of connections, compassion, and confidence for Duanesburg Central Schools and the greater community of Duanesburg.
Respect: We seek out and value the individual contributions of community members, administrators, teachers, parents, extended family, local businesses, volunteers, and other partnerships in our collaboration toward the same goal.