Ben W Murch Home & School Association

“Voting members are comprised of parents or guardians of students at the school.”

“Voting members elect candidates for each office of the association, and the four members of the nominating committee, for the forthcoming year.”

“The bylaws may be amended by a majority vote of the members present at any regular or special meeting of the membership of the association provided that notice of the nature of the proposed changes is given in the weekly newsletter, and a copy of the proposed amendments is posted at the place in the school building which is designated for association business, at least ten days before said meeting.”

“The irs form 990 is provided to all members of the governing body via email by the treasurer for review and approval.”

“All officers and directors are required to sign a conflict of interest policy statement on an annual basis. In connection with any actual or possible reported conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of committees with governing body delegated powers. After disclosure of the interest and all material facts, the interested person shall leave the governing body or committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon by the remaining directors or committee members. The governing body or designated committee conducts periodic reviews to ensure that the organization does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its tax-exempt status.”

“The organization makes is governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”