Rising Sun Middle School

PTSO Bylaws

Article I Name
The name of this organization is the Parents, Teachers, Students Organization of Rising Sun Middle School.

Article II Purpose
Section 1. The purposes of this organization are stated in the following objects:
a) To contribute to the welfare of children and youth in home, school and community
b) To aid in communication between the home and the school, that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the training of the child.
c) To raise the standards of home life.
d) To promote united efforts between educators and the general public to secure for every child the highest advantages in mental, social and physical education.
e) To seek adequate laws for the benefit of children and youth.

Section 2. The objectives of this organization are promoted through educational programs and projects directed toward parents, teachers, children and the general public. They are developed through conferences, committees, projects and programs and are governed and qualified by the basic policies set forth in Article III.

Article III Membership and Dues
Section 1. Membership in this organization shall be open to any person who is interested in its objectives and willing to uphold its basic policies and subscribed to its bylaws, without regard to race, color, creed or national origin.

Section 2. Membership shall be open to qualified persons at any time.

Section 3. Only members of the organization shall be eligible to vote in the business meeting, or to serve in any of its elective or appointed positions.

Section 4. Membership dues shall be established annually by members of the organization or their designated representatives.

Article IV Officers and Their Election
Section 1.
Each officer shall be a member of PTSO.

Section 2.
a) The officers of this organization shall consist of a President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer.
b) Officers shall be elected annually in the month of May. However, if there is but one nominee for any office, election for that office may be by voice vote or it is in order for a member to move that the secretary cast the elective ballot of the organization for the nominee.
c) Officers shall assume their official duties following the close of the meeting in May and shall serve for a term of one (1) year or until their successors are elected.

Section 3. Nominating Committee
a) At the April meeting, a nominating committee of at least three persons shall be chosen. This committee shall nominate an eligible person for each office and report its nominations at the next regular meeting, at which time additional nominations may be made from the floor.
b) Only those persons who have signified their consent to serve if elected shall be nominated for or elected to each office.

Section 4. Vacancies
A vacancy occurring in any office shall be filled for the unexpired term by a person elected by a majority vote of the executive committee, notice of such election having been given. In case a vacancy occurs in the office of President, the Vice-President shall serve notice of the election.

Article V Duties of Officers
Section 1. The President shall preside over all meetings, shall supervise the work of other officers and committees, shall represent the organization and shall appoint committees.

Section 2. The Vice-President shall aid the President in the performance of his/her duties, shall take the Presidents place when he/she is unable to perform their duties, and perform such other duties as may be delegated to him/her.

Section 3. The Secretary shall record the minutes of all meetings of the organization and of the Executive Committee and shall perform such other duties as may be delegated to him/her.

Section 4. The Treasurer shall have custody of all the funds of the organization and shall keep a full and accurate account of receipts and expenditures, and shall make disbursements as authorized by the President, Executive Committee, or organization. The treasurer shall present a financial statement at every meeting of the organization and at other times when requested by the Executive Committee and shall make a full report at the meeting at which new officers officially assume their duties. The Treasurer shall be responsible for the maintenance of such books of account and records.

There shall be two authorized signatures on the checking account, that of the Treasurer and President, only one signature required for issue of funds. The President will sign in the absency of the Treasurer. The Treasurer's accounts shall be examined annually or upon request by an auditor or an auditing committee of at least three members who when satisfied that the Treasurer's report is correct, shall sign a statement of that fact at the end of the report.

Article VI Executive Committee
Section 1. The Executive Committee shall consist of the officers of this organization, and the Principal of the school or a representative appointed by him.

Section 2. The duties of the Executive Committee shall be:
a) To transact necessary business in the intervals between organization meetings and such other business as may be referred to it by the organization.
b) To present a report at regular meetings of the organization.
c) To create such standing committees as it may deem necessary to promote the objectives and carry on the work of the organization.
d) To receive from each standing committee a plan of work for approval.
e) To select an auditor or an auditing committee to audit the treasurer's accounts.
f) To approve routing bills within the limits of the budget.

Section 3. Regular meetings of the Executive Committee shall be held during the year at the call of the President or a majority of the members of the board. A majority of the committee shall constitute a quorum.

Article VII Standing and Special Committees
Section 1. Only members of the organization shall be eligible to serve any elective or appointive position.

Section 2. The Executive Committee may create such standing committees as it may deem necessary to promote the objectives and carry on the work of the organizaiton. The term of each chairperson shall be one (1) year or until the appointment of his/her successor.

Section 3. The chairperson of each standing committee shall present a plan of work to the Executive Committee for approval. No committee work shall be undertaken without the consent of the Executive Committee.

Section 4. The power to create special committees rests with the Executive Committee.

Section 5. The President shall be a member ex-officer at all committees except the Nominating Committee.

Article VIII Meetings
Section 1. At least six (6) regular meetings of this organization shall be held during the school year. Dates of meetings shall be determined by the Executive Committee and announced at the first regular meeting of the year.

Section 2. Special meetings may be called by a majority of the officers, or by a special vote of the members.

Section 3. Notification of meeting dates or cancellations shall be made at least one day in advance.

Article IX Amendments
These bylaws may be amended at any regular meeting of the organization by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members present and voting, provided that notice of the proposed amendments shall have been given at previous meeting and written notice sent out prior to vote.

These bylaws adopted by vote of the membership this the 19^th day of September, 2000.

Original signed by:

President

Original signed by:

Secretary