Positive Discipline Association

“Any person can join the organization by paying the annual dues and attending one workshop. Directors are voted on annually, or as seats become available. Members can request to be on the board agenda and, by invitation, may come to board meetings.”

“A draft copy of the organization's form 990 is sent to each member of the board to be reviewed for any necessary corrections, clarifications, or updates. After all updates have been addressed, the executive director signs the form 990 for filing purposes.”

“A conflict of interest policy is brought before the board of directors at the annual meeting. Each director and officer is required to make known any possible contingency that may be considered a conflict of interest. The board considers the level of involvement of exclusion in deliberating and/or voting.”

“Outside comparitive reports were consulted to assess the market value of each position. The organization's by-laws state that officers may receive compensation for their services, as authorized by the board, and no officer shall be prevented from receiving compensation by reason of the fact that she or he is also a director. Key employees compensation, if any, must be voted on and approved by the board of directors.”

“Outside comparitive reports were consulted to assess the market value of each position. The organization's by-laws state that officers may receive compensation for their services, as authorized by the board, and no officer shall be prevented from receiving compensation by reason of the fact that she or he is also a director. Key employees compensation, if any, must be voted on and approved by the board of directors.”

“All governing documents and tax returns are held by the treasurer and can be obtained by the public by making a written request. Minutes and by-laws are available on the organization's website to all members.”

“The postitive discipline association (pda) is a membership, service, and educational organization that develops and oversees certification programs and research for child guidance and communication skilss in homes, schools, and communities worldwide.”

“Membership expenses and revenue”

“Contract labor fees/account 0 32,898 0 contract labor 52,480 0 0 contract labor 58,547 19,516 0 copyright fees 16,347 0 0 processing fees 0 6,815 0 manual royalty fees 8,266 0 0 act facilitator/translator 20,000 0 0 consulting fee 0 7,037 0 total 155,640 66,266 0”