Capistrano Unified Council Receives State PTA Award

The California State PTA Award for Student Involvement was presented to Capistrano Unified Council of PTAs at a ceremony during the state convention.

Capistrano Council increased student participation in the PTA at the high school level by including two students in a two-day legislative trip to Sacramento. Before the trip, the students studied current Sacramento issues. When they met with legislators, they were able to ask intelligent and insightful questions.

The council has also encouraged its units to create positions on their executive boards for student members. There has been an increase in student attendance at the school board meetings. Students often respectfully address the trustees when issues directly involving their campus or student programs are being considered.