Hi everyone,
I am new here and need some help. My son has a very basic 504 Plan in place at his school. They have been pretty accommodating to my requests so far, but I'll be honest, I haven't asked for that much. I do require that I am present on all field trips (K trip went to a farm that grew peanuts but no one knew about it, couldn't find the nurse on the trip she was off exploring the farm - bad experience so I make sure that I have the ability to go on all future trips) Parents are usually picked out of a hat for trips and I wanted to make sure that I always had the option to go if needed.
Usually, I am a PTA member and have been the room mom in charge since 1st grade so I can control the snacks brought in for parties, etc. This year, I had to resign from my PTA position as I didn't like where they were going and it was full of too much drama. I don't think my resignation went over that well and this year I conveniently wasn't picked for home room mom. Now this poses a problem for me. The woman they picked (PTA buddy) I know from experience doesn't really check labels and will be really relaxed about the whole thing. I called the school and spoke with the Vice Principal who at my request added to his 504 plan that I must be present at all parties/events where food is brought in. I also got a note from my doctor stating such.
My question is the PTA, I've already heard comments coming from the PTA that if you are not a member you can't attend any events thrown by the PTA including parties. I'm afraid that they will try to say since I am not a member, I can't come to the parties. But if it's is in 504 plan that I must be there, can they do that? Does anyone have any experience with that? Can they tell me no?
I've got some great tips on here that I want added too like requesting any food/snacks/candy be brought in 48 hours ahead of time so I can check labels, etc. It was easy when I had control of this because I could request specific items for my son and the other allergic kids in the class but no I have no say. I plan on meeting with the school to have these points added in as well. Any help you can give would be appreciated.
I am trying to avoid joining the PTA, I don't believe in what they are doing (a lot of member have quit/dropped out).
Marie