P S I S 276 Parent-Teacher Association Inc.

“Membership is limited to "parentsx; defined as birth, adopted, foster, step, legally appointed guardians, whose children attend the school as well as administrators and teachers of ps/is 276. There are no membership fees or dues.”

“The nominating committee consists of 3-5 members to be elected by the membership at the february general meeting. Majority of the members of the committee must come from the general membership. The nominating committee proposes candidates for all officers of the pta and is generally responsible for conducting the election process. Elections are held according to the requirements set forth in the by-laws.”

“Periodically and as requested by the by-laws the membership at large will vote on various agenda items.”

“The organization's treasurer will review and explain the contents of form 990 to the other members of the board. The board will vote to accept the tax return and it will be filed electronically upon approval by the board and receipt by accountant of irs form 8879-eo "irs efile signature authorization."”

“Periodic reviews plus all board members receive a copy of the policy which they attest to reading and that they fully understood the policy and will comply with stated policy.”

“All files are stored in the pta office at ps/is 276 and are available upon request.”

“The governing documents are not available to the general public but only to members as defined by the pta's bylaws and any government or governmental agency. The governing documents are available on the school website. Pta is exempt from filing annual nys char-500.”

“The income tax returns of the organization after 2011 are open and subject to examination by the taxing authorities.”

“Other program services 4: health and welfare programs for the students including lice exams ($13,772) and additional classroom equipment, supplies and materials to supplement those provided by the school ($62,724).”

“Noncash value of donated items = -$90995”

“Pta volunteers are all parents/family of children attending ps/is. 276 who donate their time to the mission of the pta”

“The mission of the pta is to support the academic excellence of ps/is 276 known as the battery park school for grades k through 8. The pta raises funds to supplement and support over 800 students and assists in teacher development and education.”