The direction of the PTA, as revealed through its activities, programs and state positions, is guided by the following PTA Missions and Objectives:

The PTA Mission:

The mission of the PTA is threefold:

• To support and speak on behalf of children and youth in the schools, in the community, and before government bodies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children; and
• To assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children; and
• To encourage parents and the public to be involved in the public schools of the nation

The Objects of the PTA:

• To promote the welfare of the children and youth in home, school, community and places of worship.
• To raise the standards of home life.
• To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth.
• To bring into closer relation the home and school, that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth.
• To develop between educators and the general public such united efforts as will secure for all children and youth the highest advantage in physical, mental social and spiritual education.

Volunteer Code of Ethics:

As people who will be in immediate contact with individuals in Woodland School Buildings, PTA volunteers must maintain the same professional code of ethics as Woodland staff. The code is stated below.

1. As volunteer shall always act in a professional manner in his/her relations with students and staff.
2. A volunteer shall maintain confidentially with respect to the students, the teachers and the school.
3. A volunteer shall only discuss grievances and suggestions with the principal, the appropriate PTA chairperson or a member of the PTA Executive Board.
4. A volunteer shall always remember that he/she is a helper in the school and is to work cooperatively and under the direction of those in charge.
5. A volunteer shall always remember that students and teachers are relying on his/her commitment to the program on a regular and consistent basis.
6. A volunteer must contact the teacher or committee chairperson directing the volunteer activity if he/she is unable to fulfill his/her commitment.
7. A volunteer shall always remember that the rewards for volunteer service do not include special treatment or special consideration for themselves or their children.