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BRONXDALE PARENT TEACHERS ASSOCIATION BYLAWS




BYLAWS

OF

BRONXDALE HIGH SCHOOL

PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION

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APPROVAL PENDING BY THE MEMBERSHIP ON to be signed for 23-24term




      ____JUDY RIVERA___           _________________________

     PRESIDENT’S NAME       PRESIDENT SIGNATURE






____Angelina Colon___ __Josie Guilano ______

   TRESURER’S NAME   SECRETARY’S NAME



_____________________ ______________________

SIGNATURE SIGNATURE

 

Article l – Name

The name of the association shall be the Bronxdale High School Parent Teacher Association. 



Article ll – Objectives

The objectives of the association are:

  1. to provide support and resources to the school for the benefit and educational growth of the students; 
  2. to develop a cooperative working relationship between the parents and staff of our school; 
  3. to develop parent leadership and build capacity for greater involvement; 
  4. to foster and encourage parent participant on all levels;
  5. to provide opportunities and training for parents to participate in school governance and decision-making. 

Article lll – Membership

Section 1 Eligibility 

Parents of students currently attending Bronxdale High School (BHS) are automatically members of the BHS PTA. Parents include parents by birth or adoption, stepparents, legally appointed, guardian foster parents, and persons in parent relation to a child currently attending Bronxdale High School. Parents of a child who is attending Bronxdale High School fulltime while on the register of a citywide program are also eligible to be members of the BHS PTA. At the beginning of each year, the association shall send a welcome letter to inform parents of their automatic membership statutes and voting rights. 


Membership shall be open to all teachers (and other categories of staff granted membership rights, such as paraprofessionals, school aids, school secretaries, school social workers, and school counselors) currently employed at the school. 



Section 2 Dues/Donations

The payment of dues cannot be a condition for participation or membership. However, each member shall be requested to make a voluntary donation of five dollars per family. 


Section 3 Voting Privileges

Each parent of a child currently enrolled at Bronxdale high school shall be entitled to one vote. Proxy voting or absentee balloting is prohibited. Each teacher (and other category of staff granted membership rights, such as paraprofessionals, school aids, school secretaries, school social workers, and school counselors) currently employed at the school shall be entitled to one vote. The right of a member to vote may be limited by the conflict of interest restrictions outlined in Chancellor's Regulations A  - 660 (CRA -660).


Article lV – Officers

Section 1 Titles 

The officers of the association shall be: President, Recording Secretary, and Treasurer. The association must elect the mandatory officers: president, recording secretary, and treasurer, in order to be a functioning association. There should be no qualifications for any office other than to be a verified parent of a child attending Bronxdale high school. The teacher representative will be selected by the principal. 


Section 2 Terms of Office and Term Limits

The term of office shall be one school year as per a Chancellor's Regulations A  - 660 (CRA -660). All parent members are eligible to run for any office. Officers must be re-elected annually. Term limits for each officer position of the association shall be a maximum of 2 consecutive 1-year terms. A candidate who has served the maximum number of terms may be elected to set up an additional term provided no other interest the candidate is nominated and is willing to serve.


Non-Mandatory Officers of the Association may consist of but are limited to the following Vice President, Corresponding/assistant Treasurer, and Corresponding/assistant Secretary—these positions are elected. The election will be conducted by the current operating PTA executive board. The use of non-mandatory office will be up to the discretion of the executive board, with the approval of the assembly.

 



 Section 3 Duties of Officers


President: The president shall preside at all meetings of the association and shall not be an officer member of all committees except the nominating committee. The president shall appoint chairpersons of association committees with the approval of the executive board. The president shall delegate responsibilities to other association members and shall encourage meaningful participation in all parent and school activities. The president shall attend all regular meetings of the presidents’ council and shall be a mandatory member of the school leadership team. The president shall meet regularly with the executive board members in accordance to these bylaws to plan the agenda is for the general membership meetings. The president shall be one of the eligible signatories on checks. The president shall assist with the June transfer of association records to the incoming executive board. They are responsible for DOE issued email account. They are also a mandatory member of the School Leadership Team.



Recording Secretary: The recording secretary shall record minutes at all association meetings. The recording secretary‘s responsibility shall include preparation of notice, agendas, sign in sheets and material for distribution. The recording secretary shall prepare and read the minutes of each association meeting and distribute copies of the meetings at the next scheduled meeting for review and approval by the general membership. The recording secretary shall maintain custody of the associations’ record on school premises. The recording secretary shall incorporate all amendments into the bylaws and shall ensure that signed copies of the bylaws with the latest amendments are on file in the principal’s office. The recording secretary shall be responsible for reviewing, maintaining and responding to correspondence addressed to the association. The recording secretary shall assist with the June transfer of all association records to the incoming executive board. They are responsible for maintaining the DOE issued email account.


Treasurer: The treasurer shall be responsible for all financial affairs and funds of the association. The treasurer shall be responsible for maintaining an updating the financial records of all income and expenditures on school premises. The treasurer  shall also be one signatory on checks. The treasure shall adhere to and implement all financial procedures established by the association. The treasurer shall prepare and present a written report of all transactions at every executive board and general membership meeting. The report must include income, refunds, reimbursements and other expenditures, and opening and closing balances for the reporting period. The treasurer shall also prepare the associations’ interim and annual financial reports. The treasurer shall make available all books and financial records for viewing by members upon request and for audit. The treasurer shall assist with the June transfer of all association records to the incoming executive board. 


Non Mandatory Officers:


The duties of the   Vice President shall include but are not limited the following:
a. assist the President , and shall assume their  duties in their absence or upon request; including preside at all meetings of the association
b. may be one of the signatories on all checks;
c. assist with the June transfer of Association records, including all pertinent 
user IDs and passwords, to the incoming executive board.

Attend all executive board and general meetings


The duties of the   Corresponding/assistant secretary shall include but are not limited to the following:
a. assist the secretary , and shall assume the duties in their absence or upon request; including taking minutes, preparing agendas and other administrative tasks and record keeping
b. may be one of the signatories on all checks;
c. assist with the June transfer of Association records, including all pertinent 
user IDs and passwords, to the incoming executive board.

Attend all executive board and general meetings



The duties of the   Corresponding/assistant Treasurer shall include but are not limited to the following:
a. assist the treasurer , and shall assume the duties in their absence or upon request; including collecting and depositing funds, giving financial reports, and keeping financial records
b. may be one of the signatories on all checks;
c. assist with the June transfer of Association records, including all pertinent 
user IDs and passwords, to the incoming executive board.

Attend all executive board and general meetings



Section 4 Election of Officers

Officers shall be elected around the end or start of every school year unless there has been a resignation in which the nominating committee will orchestrate an election to fill titles. Employees of Bronxdale high school may not serve as members of the executive board. This restriction applies equally to employees who had a child currently attending Bronxville high school.


 Nominating/elections committee: a nominating committee must be established during the May general membership meeting. The nominating committee shall consist of two to five members with a minimum of two to be considered functional and will be voluntary. The majority of the  committee members must come from the general membership. The remaining members of the nominating committee shall be selected by the president, subject to approval of the executive board. The nominating committee shall choose one of its members to serve as chairperson. No one employed at Bronxdale shall be eligible to serve on the nominating committee. No person who is running for office may serve as a member of a nominating committee. 


The nominating committee shall solicit candidates from the membership in writing. Notices should be translated into languages spoken by parents in the school whenever possible. Nominating committee will also be responsible for conducting the election meeting. 


The nominating committee duties include the following: 

  • Canvassing the membership for eligible candidates. 
  • Preparing and distributing all notices of any meeting pertaining to the nomination and election process, in accordance with CR A - 660;
  • Preparing ballots, Attendance sheets, a ballot box, tally sheets and all other materials pertaining to the election; 
  • Verifying the eligibility of all interested candidates prior to the election; ensuring that an opportunity for nominations including self nomination, to be taken from the floor and then officially closed during the meeting. 
  • Scheduling the election at a time that ensures maximum participation; 
  • Ensuring that only eligible members receive a ballot for voting; 
  • Ensuring that the election is certified by the principal or his or her designee immediately following the election. 

If a nominating committee cannot be formed, the association must proceed with an expedited election -a single meeting where all nominations are taken from the floor for all offices immediately prior to the election.


Notices: the meeting notice and agenda for the spring general membership election meeting shall be distributed in accordance with CRA – 660 notice requirements. All meeting notices and agenda shall be available in English and translated into language spoken by parents in the school whenever possible. The distribution date shall appear on all notices. If nominations have been closed. The election meeting notice shall all candidates in alphabetical order by surname under the office for which they are nominated. 




Contest third elections and the use of ballot: 

  • Written ballots are required for all candidates. Candidates must be listed on ballots in alphabetical order by last name for each office. Candidates running for a call offices must be listed together and voted for as a team. Where possible, ballots should contain instructions in the language spoken by parents other than English. 
  • Ballots must remain in the meeting room until the election meeting has adjourned. 
  • Ballots must be counted immediately follow weighing the conclusion of voting and in the present of any member and observer’s. Ballots must not be removed from the school. The association must retain ballots on school premises for one year following the day of the election or until the determination of any grievances filed concerning the election, whichever is later. 
  • Voting polls will be use when elections are held virtually. 

Uncontested elections: 

If there is only one candidate for an office, a member must make a motion to cast one vote to elect the candidate for office. A vote of the membership is required for approval of the motion. The result of the motion must be recorded in the minutes. 


Officer vacancies: 

All officer vacancies must be filled by secession of the next highest-ranking officer. For example, a vacancy in the position for a of president will be filled by vice-president or next highest ranking officer. In the event that the office cannot be filled through succession, and expedited election must be held to fill the vacancy. Officers who wish to resign their position once an election has been certified must submit their written resignation to the recording secretary and immediately turn over all association records. The ranking of officers for succession purposes shall be: President, Treasurer, Recording and Secretary 


Expedited election process: 

Expedited election shall be held to fill vacancies in the event they cannot be filled through the session. The executive board shall be responsible for announcing vacancies and distributing written notices of the expedited election. All nominations must be taken from the floor, immediately prior to the election. If the election is contested, written in ballots must be used in accordance with section 4.3 of these bylaws. Elections in a hybrid meeting are prohibited.


If quorum (see Section I.J.5.) is not met at the election meeting, a second election meeting must be scheduled, and a written Notice of Election Meeting must be sent to all parents at least 5 calendar days prior to the election. 


Section 5 School Leadership Team Parent Member Elections

  1. The election of parent members to the School Leadership Team (SLT) may take place during the same meeting as officer elections.
  2. Once the election of PA/PTA officers has concluded, the election of parent members to the SLT may begin.
  3. The election of parent members to the SLT should follow the same or similar election procedure as PA/PTA officer elections.

 Section 6 June Transfer of Records 

All PA records must be maintained for six years. Outgoing executive board members must ensure that records are transferred to newly elected executive board members, including our parent contact information obtained during their term of office. Transfer must occur on school premises. In the presence of the principal, the next practicable day after the election. At least one meeting will be scheduled during the month of June for this purpose. Any member of the executive board may request the assistance of the Presidents Council during this process. 


Section 7 Disciplinary Action 


Any officer who fails to fulfill the duties of office as outlined in these bylaws, Article IV, Section C. Any officer who fails to attend three consecutive executive board or general membership meetings shall be removed from office by recommendation of the executive board or motion from a member. A 2/3 vote of the membership present is required for approval. The officer shall be given the opportunity to submit in writing an explanation showing good cause which explains his/her reason for not attending these meetings for the general membership’s consideration. Any officer who poses a threat to the safety and well order of the Association or larger school community shall also be removed. Any officer who exercises behavior unbefitting the office as determined by the general membership shall also be removed. Any officer who commits a violation of the law may be removed from office by the recommendation of the investigatory entity.


Criminal Wrongdoing or Misconduct 

Complaints or allegations of criminal wrongdoing must be reported to the police, the Special Commissioner of Investigation for the New York City School District (SCI) and FACE. Allegations of criminal wrongdoing and misconduct must be reported to SCI for that office’s review, and for whatever action it deems appropriate, including possible referral to the DOE’s Office of Special Investigations. Contact SCI at (212) 510-1500. 

Allegations of misconduct which do not involve penal law must be reported to SCI and FACE. PA/PTA or Presidents’ Council members under investigation by officers of the law may be removed from PA/PTA or Presidents’ Council office and prohibited from subsequently serving on any PA/PTA or Presidents’ Council executive board, school or district leadership team, school or district Title I Parent Advisory Council, CEC, CCSE, CCHS, CCELL, or D75 Council. Decisions to remove officers and restrict future service will be determined on a case-by-case basis by the Chancellor or the Chancellor’s designee. 

Financial Discrepancies or Wrongdoing 

Complaints or allegations of financial wrongdoing must be reported to the police, SCI and FACE. FACE may recommend specific action and suspend fundraising activities of PA/PTAs and Presidents’ Councils where members are found responsible for financial discrepancies, financial wrongdoing, inappropriate financial practices, recklessness or failure to safeguard PA/PTA or Presidents’ Council funds. PA/PTA or Presidents’ Council members engaging in such conduct may be removed from PA/PTA or Presidents’ Council office and prohibited from subsequently serving on any PA/PTA or Presidents’ Council executive board, school or district leadership team, school or district Title I Parent Advisory Council, CEC, CCSE, CCHS, CCELL, or D75 Council. Decisions to remove officers and restrict future service will be determined on a case-by-case basis by the Chancellor or the Chancellor’s designee. 

Threat or Risk to Others 

Complaints or allegations of threatening behavior by a PA/PTA or Presidents’ Council officer must be reported to the police, SCI and FACE. PA/PTA or Presidents’ Council members whose conduct presents a threat or risk to members of the school, district or borough community may be removed from PA/PTA or Presidents’ Council office. This includes frequent verbal abuse and unnecessary aggressive speech during meetings, which serves to intimidate and causes others to have concern for their personal safety. PA/PTA or Presidents’ Council members who have been removed from office for their conduct may be prohibited from subsequently serving on any PA/PTA or Presidents’ Council executive board, school or district leadership team, school or district Title I Parent Advisory Council, CEC, CCSE, CCHS, CCELL, or D75 Council by decision of the Chancellor or the Chancellor’s designee on a case-by- . 

Officer Negligence 

PA/PTA or Presidents’ Council officers found to be negligent in their duties and responsibilities as outlined in the bylaws or this regulation are subject to removal. The PA/PTA or Presidents’ Council bylaws must include a mechanism for the removal of officers for negligence. 

Conflict of Interest 

PA/PTA or Presidents’ Council officers who have a conflict of interest as defined in Section I.D.3.c. or Section II.B.2.b. are subject to removal from office if they fail to obtain a waiver from the DOE Ethics Officer. Decisions to remove officers will be determined on a case-by-case basis by the Chancellor or the Chancellor’s designee. 



Article V – Executive Board

 Section 1 Composition 


The executive board shall be composed of the elected officers of the association. Officers shall be expected to attend all executive board meetings. 


Section 2 Meetings 

 

Regularly scheduled meetings of the general assembly shall be held monthly,  September through June, on every third Monday right after the School Leadership Team meetings from 7p.m. to 8p.m., unless such date falls on a legal or religious holiday in which case the meeting shall be held on the following or previous Monday. Regularly scheduled meetings of the executive board shall be held monthly as well , at a separate date, September through June at the discretion of the board.



Section 3 Voting 


Each member of the executive board shall be entitled to one vote. 



 Section 4 Quorum 


 A minimum of 2, and a maximum of 3 members of the executive board shall constitute a quorum, allowing for official business to be transacted.




Article Vl – General Membership Meetings


Section 1 General Membership Meeting 


  1. The general membership meetings of the association shall be held monthly, September through June, once a month on Mondays unless such date falls on a legal or religious holiday, in which case the meeting shall be held on the following or previous blank, as determined by the executive board. Written notice of each membership meeting shall be distributed in language spoken by parents at the school, whenever possible. Notices must be sent at least 10 calendar days prior to scheduling a meeting. 

  1. All meetings, including committee and executive board meetings must be held in the associations’ home school. Under no circumstances are association meetings to be held in private residencies or commercial venues (e.g. restaurants and private clubs). 

  1. All eligible members may attend and participate in general membership meetings.

  1. Non-members may only speak or otherwise participate, If acknowledged by the presiding officer. 

Section 2 Orders Of Business 

The Order of business at meetings of the association, unless changed by the executive board shall be: 


  1. Call to Order
  2. Reading and Approval of Minutes
  3. President’s Report
  4. Treasurer’s Report
  5. Principal’s Report
  6. Committee Reports
  7. Old Business
  8. New Business
  9. Adjournment

Section 3 Quorum 

A Quorum of eight members of the association shall be required in order to conduct official association business. The quorum shall consist of a minimum of two executive members and six voting members for a grand total of 8 association members.


  • Hybrid Quorum

For a hybrid meeting format where the meeting is both in person and virtual requires that at least one executive board member shall be in attendance on school premises



Section 4 Minutes 

Minutes of a previous meeting shall be available in written form and read for approval at every general membership meeting. The minutes of any association meeting must be made available to any member upon request. 




Section 5 Special Membership Meetings

Special membership meeting may be called to deal with a matter of importance that cannot be postponed until the next general membership meeting. The president may call a special membership meeting with a minimum of 48 hours written notice to parents and stating precisely what the topic of the meeting will be. Upon receipt of a written request from five or more association members, the president must call a special membership meeting within five calendar days of the request and provide 48 hours written notice to parents. 



Sections 6 Parliamentary Authority

Meeting rules of order should be adapted for use as a guide and included in these bylaws. Where no meeting rules of order are adopted, Robert’s Rules of Order - newly revised will be deemed to apply, provided that it is consistent with laws, policies, rules, and regulations. 



Article Vll  – Committees


 Section 1   Standing Committees 

 The president will appoint standing committee chairpersons with the approval of the executive board and all committees shall be established by executive board approval only chairpersons of the standing committees will be allowed to vote on executive board issues. The standing committees of the associations are the following: 


Membership: The responsibilities of the membership committee shall include but are not limited to:

  1. encourage parent participation through recruitment and outreach;
  2. plan various activities and events for member participation;
  3. coordinate outreach efforts with the Parent Coordinator when possible;
  4. maintain current list of the Association’s membership.

Budget: responsibilities of the budget committee shall include but are not limited to:

  1. review prior year’s budget and make recommendations to executive board;
  2. draft a proposed budget each spring for approval by general membership.

 Audit: the responsibilities of the audit committee shall include but not are limited to:

  1. Conduct an internal audit of all financial affairs of the organization when needed or as determined by these bylaws;
  2. Review as needed all financial records;
  3. Prepare written reports of its findings


Fundraising:


The Bronxdale High School Fundraising Committee strives to support the school’s vision, mission, through carefully designed activities that promote and acquire financial support. Funds acquired through fundraising are typically used to enhance student experience, support the needs of Bronxdale families and support academic achievement. 

The committee receives general direction from the Bronxdale High School PTA Executive Board and collaborates with its parent/guardian members, Chairperson, and the Principal of Bronxdale High School. The Fundraising Committee reports to the Officers of the Bronxdale High School PTA Executive Board and collaborates with the Treasurer.

Membership on the Fundraising Committee shall be composed of a 1 chairperson (which is automatically the Treasurer) and committee members that include at least one student and one member of the Bronxdale education team. All PTA members are eligible for membership on the Fundraising Committee.

In alignment with the Bronxdale PTA’s financial plan, responsibilities include (and are not limited to) the coordination of events to raise funds, the development of committee financial goals, attending committee meetings and participating in the facilitation of fundraising activities.

The Fundraising Committee will meet as needed during the school calendar year and submit a report to the PTA body during the monthly general meeting. No Fundraising Committee member(s) shall voice an opinion that represents the committee without a committee vote.



Article Vlll – Financial Affairs

Section 1 Fiscal Year


The fiscal year of the association shall run from July 1st through June 30. 


Section 2 Signatories 


The president and treasurer shall be authorized to sign checks. All checks require at least two signatures. Under no circumstances may spouses, siblings, in-laws or other relatives or members of the same household signed the same association check. An association member may not sign a check if she/he has any direct or indirect interest in the expenditures. 


Section 3 Budget 

The executive board will be responsible for the development and/or review of the budget process, which include: 

  • The outgoing executive board must review the current budget annual financial status, accounting, expenditures and outstanding bills and prepare a proposed budget for the next school year. 
  • The proposed budget must be presented to and approved by the membership no later than the June meeting. 
  • The incoming executive board must review the proposed budget in September for presentation and discussion during the September meeting. Budget amendment may be proposed at this time. 
  • The executive board must present the budget process for membership approval no later than the October meeting. The accounting and handling of any cash, checks, or money orders received by the association must be completed by at least two association members. These association members cannot be related by blood or marriage. Funds must be counted in the school on the same day of the receipt. The association financial records must display the total amount of funds and the signatures of the association members who participated in counting of funds. 
  • The principles written consent is required when a fundraising activity is held during school hours or on school property. 
  • All funds should be deposited in the bank account by authorized Executive board members within one business day of receipt, but in any event, no longer than three business days. If the deposit will not be made within one business day, the executive board must ensure that all funds are secured in a locked location on school premises. The executive board must obtain written acknowledgment from the principal when association funds are secured in the school. Under no circumstances may fundraiser proceed restored in a member’s place of work or residence. Association funds must be taken to the bank for deposit by at least two authorize members.
  •  Documentation related to every transaction must be maintain at the school (e.g. canceled checks, deposit receipts, purchase orders, association meeting minutes related to the financial transactions, etc.) 

 The budget may be amended by voted of the general membership at any membership meeting. 


Banking Contact your bank for instructions on how to open a checking account that includes online access for PA/PTA’s & President’s Councils.


To setup online banking, you must use your DOE issued email to open and link bank account. (Do not link your personal bank account to the PA/PTA or President’s Council bank account) If you need access to the DOE issued email, please contact your Parent Coordinator, School Administrator or Family Leadership Coordinator.


PA/PTAs that have established online access to checking accounts are able to make payments through their bank’s online bill payment system.


All transactions must receive prior authorization to make a payment through their bank’s online bill payment system from the general membership. This      authorization is separate from and in addition to the approval of the expenditure.


A Disbursement Form must be completed for all transactions; the form must be signed by 2 account signatories and filed with the PT/PTA’s or Presidents’ Council’s financial records. A disbursement form should include but not limited to; date, payment method, amount, PIN/signature, amount paid, paid by whom, membership approval date, receipt attachment/invoice, and description of purchase/expenditure.

 


ATM/Bank Cards

PA/PTA’s and President’s Councils may possess and use ATM/Bank Cards issued by the banking institution connected to the primary checking account of the association.

ATM/Bank Cards must be linked to PA/PTA accounts only, linking the debit card to a personal account is prohibited. (Linking a personal bank account to a PA/PTA or

President’s council bank account is prohibited.)


ATM/Bank Cards can be used for the following approved transactions:

  1. Transactions for online vendors
  2. Vendors who do not accept a physical check

ATM/Bank Cards prohibited use:

  1. Third party applications such as, personal mobile phone wallets or any other personal electronic device.
  2. Linkage to your personal account (phone, Uber, Lyft, or any other transportation expenditures)
  3. Direct Donations
  4. Out of Pocket Reimbursements
  5. Receiving ‘Cash Back” or “Cash Refunds”
  6. ATM Cash/Bank Card Withdrawals are prohibited


Third Party Cash Applications

  1. PA/PTA’s and President’s Councils may use third-party applications to accept money. The application must be created using the DOE issued email and must be connected directly to the PA/PTA bank account using the PA/PTA account number or debit card.
  2. Approved transactions Receiving money
  3. Prohibited use: Outgoing transactions

Debit Cards generated by a third party application 




Use of Funds

  1. Budget Amendment

The budget may be amended by vote of the general membership at any membership meeting.

  1. Expenditure

All expenditures not included in the budget at the time of its adoption must be approved by vote of the general membership.

 



  1. Emergency Expenditures

The executive board is authorized to make an emergency expenditure not to exceed $ with a two-thirds approval of the executive board. Emergency expenditures are appropriate for the following purposes:

These expenditures shall be reported to the general membership at the next Association meeting in writing by the treasurer. The minutes of the meeting must reflect a vote taken by the Association to accept this action.

  1. Misuse of Funds

Allegations of financial wrongdoing may result in a legal investigation. Misappropriation of funds and the misuse of an ATM/Bank Card may be punishable by law. The Chancellor or designee may immediately remove any officer complicit in the violation of this provision.



 Section 4 Audit 


 The president shall request volunteers to form an audit committee of 3 to 5 persons. Executive board members who are not eligible Signatories on association checks may serve on the audit committee. The majority of the committee shall be compromise of general members. Trustees must serve on the audit committee. 


The audit committee shall conduct an audit of all financial affairs of the association with the help of the treasurer who should I make all books and records available to them. 


Additional duties of the audit committee may include examining all relevant financial statements and records of disbursements, verifying all association equipment and ensuring compliance with bylaw provisions for the transaction of funds. 


The audit committee shall prepare a written audit report to be presented to the membership at a general membership meeting, upon completion of their review and investigation. This report shall be included for review and discussion during the June transfer of records. 


 Section 5 Financial Accounting 


The treasurer shall prepare the interim parent association financial report by January 31 and the annual parent association financial report by the June meeting, including all income, expenditures, and other transactions. These reports shall be presented and reviewed by general membership. Copies of these reports shall be provided to the principal. 


The treasurer shall be responsible for all funds of the association and shall keep accurate record in a form consistent with these bylaws and applicable regulations of the chancellor. In accordance with the Chancellors regulations A- 610, parents must obtain written approval from the principal before collecting fundraiser proceeds from students. The treasurer and at least one other officer shall transport all funds to the bank. Deposit slips shall identify the source of all deposited funds. All parties involved in the financial transactions shall initial deposit slips. All financial records of the association including checkbooks, ledgers, cancel checks, invoices, receipts etc., shall be maintained and secured on school premises.



Article lX – Amendment and Regular Review of Bylaws


These bylaws may be amended at any regular meeting of the association by a 2/3 vote of the members present, provided the amendment was presented in writing to the membership at the previous meeting, and appears in the notice of the meeting at which it is to be amended. Amendments are effective immediately unless otherwise specified. A thorough review of these bylaws shall be conducted every three years. All provisions of these bylaws must conform to CR A-660  and the department of education guidelines. 


 Any member may present a motion at a general membership meeting to amend a provision of these bylaws that is not in compliance with CR A-660. Amendments that bring the bylaws into compliance must be voted on immediately after the motion is presented. A 2/3 vote of the membership is required for approval. These bylaws as set forth above have been voted on and approved by the membership.



Bylaws were approved by the general assembly on Monday, April 25, 2022.

Signed By:

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President 


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Treasurer 

 

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Secretary 


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Filed with the Principal on ___________May 2nd 2022__(Emailed)_______________________

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Principal Signature