Van Wyck Elementary School PTO

“Any parent or guardian of a student at the school, the principal, or any teacher currently employed at the school may become a pto memeber. Each member shall pay annual membership dues of five dollars ($5.00) for individual membership or ten dollars ($10.00) for family membership to the pto. Only members in good standing (who have paid their annual dues at least 14 calendar days prior to a pto meeting) shall be eligible to vote or serve on the executive board. Each invdividual, paying member shall have one vote. Voting my take place by voice or, upon request, by written ballot or at time may be required by email. A vote will be taken on all matters involving expenditure of pto funds, and any other items determined significant enough by the officers. A”

“The officers shall consist of an elected president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer. Only memebers in good standing (who have paid their annual dues at least 14 calendar days prior to a pto meeting) shall be eligible to serve in any officer or chair position. Nominations for officers positions shall be submitted at the april pto meeting by the nominating committee. At this meeting, additional nominations may also be made by the pto membership. Voting shall take place by written ballot at the may pto meeting. Officers shall be elected for a term of two calendar years (beginning july 1st and ending on the following june 30th) by the general pto membership.”

“A vote will be taken on all matters involving expenditure of pto funds, and any other items determined significant enough by the officers. When a vote has been requested of an item, the person requesting the funds will explain the purpose and use of the item. Any questions, or discussion will then be entertained. After discussion, a motion can be made and seconded. There will be no more disucssion after a motion has been seconded. The president will restate the motion and call for a voice vote. If the voice vote is too close to accurately determine, a show of hands can and will be used. The secretary will list the motion, the second, and the outcome of the vote in the minutes. If a show of hands was needed to determine the vote, the vote count will also be included in the minutes.”

“The president of the pto confirmed that all officers have received and reviewed a copy of the 990. A copy was provided to the president and treasurer, and distributed it to the rest of the governing body.”

“The ptos by-laws and meeting minutes are avalible on the website.”