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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Some people on these PTAs just have very different values than I do. We had a lady who wanted to hire a local artist for $7,000 to paint a mural in the teacher’s lounge that no students or families would ever even see! Or the mom who wanted to get each teacher a $100 massage during teacher appreciation week. I also found out the PTA was buying expensive Christmas presents for certain students identified. I just don’t think that is the intended purpose of PTA funds, while the intent comes from a good place. [/quote]

So instead of just gossiping about how you “have very different values”, which is a less southern version of “bless your heart”, did you actually do any work to change things, to further your own “values” by putting in the effort? [/quote]

I’ve been on the PTA board for the last 9 years except 2021 and I’ve served as an executive board member. I volunteer constantly and put in more effort than most. I also donate, fundraise, and run signature events. But I’m not the sole decision maker and I’m also not there to argue with people. It’s just not worth it. But there’s always a few folks with very strong opinions and loud voices who think everyone else agrees with their priorities, which sometimes seem overpriced and frivolous to me. [/quote]

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