Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers

“Article vi, officers - current language: section 2. Qualifications for president-elect. To be eligible for the office of president-elect, a member must have served one term on the board of directors immediately before assuming office. Section 3. Term of office. The officers shall assume office at the close of the annual meeting at which they are elected. These officers shall serve a term of two years or until their successors assume office. The vice presidents shall not serve more than two consecutive terms in the same office, and the other elected officers shall not serve more than one term in the same office. Article vi, officers - updated language: section 2. Qualifications for president-elect. To be eligible for the office of president-elect, a member must have served one term on the board of directors, either in the current term or the immediately preceding term. Section 3. Term of office. The officers shall assume office at the close of the annual meeting at which they are elected. These officers shall serve a term of two years or until their successors assume office. The officers shall not serve more than two terms in the same office, with the exception of the president-elect, who shall only serve one term. Article xi, board of directors - current language: section 2. Eligibility. Eligibility requirements of directors shall be an individual who: a. Subscribes to, believes in and supports the mission, purposes and policies of national pta and texas pta; b. Agrees to join the association promptly, if not a current member at the time of election or appointment; c. Receives no compensation or honoraria from the association except reimbursement for reasonable expenses as set forth in texas pta policies and procedures; d. Has no financial interest, direct or indirect, in any transaction made by the association without the approval of the board of directors; e. Has met the criteria or is committed to meeting the criteria of service as established by the board of directors; f. Neither holds nor announces candidacy to any elected public office; g. Has not served more than 15 years on the board of directors; and, h. Has not served as texas pta president. Article xi, board of directors - updated language: section 2. Eligibility. Eligibility requirements of directors shall be an individual who: a. Subscribes to, believes in and supports the mission, purposes and policies of national pta and texas pta; b. Be a member of a local pta in membership with texas pta within 30 days of the membership year in which you serve; c. Receives no compensation or honoraria from the association except reimbursement for reasonable expenses as set forth in texas pta policies and procedures; d. Has no financial interest, direct or indirect, in any transaction made by the association without the approval of the board of directors; e. Has met the criteria or is committed to meeting the criteria of service as established by the board of directors; f. Neither holds nor announces candidacy to any elected public office; g. Has not served more than 15 years on the board of directors; and, h. Has not served as texas pta president.”

“Section 1. Members. A. Membership in pta shall be open without discrimination to anyone who believes in and supports the mission, purposes and policies of national pta and texas pta. B. The members of texas pta shall be the individual members of local ptas whose names are on file in the texas pta office and for whom the national and state portion of dues have been paid as designated herein. C. Members shall not have the right to vote on any corporate matters or have any of the statutory rights of "members" within the meaning of chapter 9, title 32, tex. Rev. Civ. Stat., nonprofit, cooperative, religious and charitable corporations, which governs nonprofit corporations in the state of texas, except as authorized by these bylaws.”

“The board of directors is composed of the officers and six directors-at-large, the members elect the officers and four directors at large at the annual summer meeting in even numbered years. The officers include a president, president-elect, secretary, treasurer, and four vice presidents.”

“A decision by the board of directors to amend the bylaws must be approved by a vote at the annual meeting with a 2/3 vote of those present and voting.”

“The form 990 is reviewed by the executive director and finance director prior to the form being filed.”

“The board is provided training on board policies including the conflict of interest policy. The president and the executive director monitor board members for any conflicts, and it is the responsibility of the board member to bring any conflicts forward immediately.”

“The hr committee uses industry surveys for the executive director and a salary schedule developed from surveys for key employees.”

“The pta's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

“The process for selecting an independent accountant and oversight of the audit has not changed from the prior year.”