Parent-Child Preschools Organization
Cooperative Preschool
in a Pandemic
What does a preschool do when there's a pandemic? Some offer online classes, some provide activity kits children can do at home, and some do outdoor school! There is no end to the creativity of our PCPO member school teachers and families, and the cooperative spirit is strong as everyone pulls together to do what they can for our youngest learners.
Enjoy this video of one member school, Portland Tillamook Preschool, who developed a complete outdoor program that engaged both children and their families.
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT PCPO
For the full 21-22 calendar, please click here.
PCPO General Meeting
7:00 - 8:30pm
Virtual meeting
Introduction to PCPO’s board, services, resources, publicity opportunities,
and events. The PCPO Member Handbook, each school’s annual dues statement, and more will be distributed at this meeting.
Presidents' Council, a confidential meeting for preschool presidents to talk, share, and problem-solve, will take place at every General Meeting.
All board members from your school are welcome!
DUE: Teacher Contract Survey
Zoom meeting details will be emailed prior to this meeting.
PCPO Board Meeting
7:00 - 9:00pm
Virtual meeting
Board meetings are open to all members, and we welcome anyone who is interested in serving the co-op community. Come see who we are and what we do. Learn how you can be more involved with a really fun group supporting cooperative, play-based education!
Interested in joining the board? Fill out this board interest form. A current PCPO board member will follow up with you.
Zoom meeting details will be emailed prior to this meeting.
Parent Ed Event on Zoom
Join PCPO for an evening with a featured speaker! Fulfill your school's parent education mission and invite friends or community members. Details coming in October!
Zoom meeting details will be emailed prior to this meeting.
PCPO General Meeting
Schedule dependent on pre-registration:
9:00 - 11:00am - in-person
or
7:00 - 8:30pm - virtual meeting
We will discuss advertising opportunities and strategies.
Break out session for Treasurers
Presidents' Council, a confidential meeting for preschool presidents to talk, share, and problem-solve, will take place at every General Meeting.
All board members from your school are welcome!
Zoom meeting details will be emailed prior to this meeting.
PCPO Board Meeting
7:00 - 9:00pm
Virtual meeting
Board meetings are open to all members, and we welcome anyone who is interested in serving the co-op community. Come see who we are and what we do. Learn how you can be more involved with a really fun group supporting cooperative, play-based education!
Interested in joining the board? Fill out this board interest form. A current PCPO board member will follow up with you.
Zoom meeting details will be emailed prior to this meeting.
PCPO General Meeting
7:00 - 8:30pm - virtual meeting
Break out session for Fundraisers, Registrars
Presidents' Council, a confidential meeting for preschool presidents to talk, share, and problem-solve, will take place at every General Meeting.
All board members from your school are welcome!
Zoom meeting details will be emailed prior to this meeting.
PCPO Board Meeting
7:00 - 9:00pm
Virtual meeting
Board meetings are open to all members, and we welcome anyone who is interested in serving the co-op community. Come see who we are and what we do. Learn how you can be more involved with a really fun group supporting cooperative, play-based education!
Interested in joining the board? Fill out this board interest form. A current PCPO board member will follow up with you.
Zoom meeting details will be emailed prior to this meeting.
PCPO Contract Support Meeting
7:00 - 9:00pm
Virtual meeting
Join fellow PCPO teachers, presidents, and treasurers to learn from veteran PCPO board and staff members all the ins and outs of the contract process.
Zoom meeting details will be emailed prior to this meeting.
MEMBER DUE DATES
Teacher Salary Survey
The Teacher Salary Report, distributed at the Contract Support Meeting in January, gives preschool teachers, presidents, and treasurers helpful guidance in negotiating contracts. Data for the report is gathered each fall and will help to inform fellow cooperative preschools about teacher responsibilities, salaries, and benefits at our 50+ member schools.
Help us help you!! Complete the survey by Sept 21!
Insurance Updates
Insurance renewal applications were submitted in early August. Since that time, many schools have experienced changes in enrollment numbers.
It is essential that we provide our insurance carriers with the most accurate counts for the school year.
Schools that have increased their enrollment must email Jo with an update as soon as possible, no later than September 24th. If you are unsure what to report, let us know and we can talk it through together.
Report changes to your school’s numbers for:
Accident Policy: Total enrollment + maximum # adult volunteers/day
General Liability Policy: Maximum number of students present at one time on an ongoing basis
Dues Payments
Dues invoices will be distributed at the September General Meeting.
Insurance Payments
Insurance statements and invoices will be distributed via email to presidents and treasurers.