Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Council PTA was organized in 1959.  The Council PTA has always enjoyed a close partnership with the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District.  There are six cities within the school district, including Addison, Carrollton, Coppell, Farmers Branch, Dallas and Irving.  This Council PTA currently supports 37 PTAs, including 3 early childhood PTAs, 24 elementary PTAs, 6 middle school PTAs, and 4 high school PTSAs:

We provide training, information and services to local PTAs through a variety of communication styles with our local PTA leaders.

As part ofArea 16, our Council is affiliated with both theTexas State and National PTAs.

Purpose of C-FB Council

A Council PTA is composed of local PTA units as approved by the Texas PTA and is organized for the following purposes:

• To unify and strengthen local units comprising the council
• To provide a venue for local unit members to network and exchange ideas 
• To serve as a link between district, state, national and the local PTA
• To promote Texas and National PTA programs
• To build support for Texas and National PTA legislative action
• To provide ongoing leadership and job-specific training
• To role model effective organizational procedures and leadership skills
• To focus the attention on youth-related concerns and issues
• To spearhead community projects encouraging efforts in improving the education and welfare of all children and youth
• To assist in the formation of new PTAs according to the plan of the Texas PTA
• To guide, but not dictate to, local units

2011-2012 Council Goals

Carrollton-Farmers Branch Council PTA will be the most effective visible, valuable, volunteer driven organization of the community with the purpose of supporting our school district’s mission of having every child learn at a high level.

Our PTA Council will become more visible in the community.

1. Promote a Kick Off in August to excite and invite all parents to get interested in PTA; broaden our PTA audience, and build a community presence.
2. Increase our visibility in the community through expanded Public Relations activities and advertising all our activities.
3. Continue our local board visits with the purpose of sharing the PTA message, confirming the communication channels of Council PTA, and identifying future leaders from all schools.

Our Council will build the value of PTA in our training.

1. Evaluating and adjusting training materials to provide up-to-date information and methods.
2. Broaden the interest in PTA by promoting all the various programs and partnerships of C-FB, Texas, and National PTA attracting veterans, ethnic groups,  and  new leaders.
3. Build connections among all local PTAs of idea sharing and resource sharing through blogging, websites, email, and phone contact.

Our Council will improve our effectiveness in all projects.

1. We will add job specific training for Council Delegates about their responsibilities.
2. We will communicate directly the needs, activities, and Council goals to Council delegates.
3. All positions will focus on our multicultural attributes by training local PTA boards to be “anti cliques” and build community.
4. We will get involved with contacting every person that completes a volunteer form to ask their help and talk with them.

General Information

The CFB-ISD Council PTA has aimed high to improve and enrich our many existing programs/projects and to create new ones as needs arise within our council, local units, schools, and community.  Preparation/training, inclusiveness, team-building, mentoring, role-modeling, communication, recognition, and effective leadership have been the Council’s goals as we work cooperatively with our school district and our local PTAs to give every child one voice. 

Some notable accomplishments include:  Understanding Diversity workshops and development of a multi-language PTA brochure/membership form; President Lunch & Share sessions; Nominating Committee/Elections Workshop; Chairman/Officer Training; Used Book Sale; Vendor & Program Fair; Clothes Closet; Education Adequacy Committee; annual Principal and PTA President Luncheon; and a new website.

Texas PTA Awarded Outstanding Large Council
2008-2009
2007-2008
2006-2007
2003-2004
2002-2003
2001-2002

Texas PTA Gold Council
2005-2006

Texas PTA Awarded
Outstanding Council Website
2008-2009
2006-2007 

Texas PTA Gold Newsletter 2007-2008
Texas PTA Gold Website 2007-2008

C-FB ISD Council PTA Meetings