BYLAWS

Adrian School District

Blue and Gold Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)

I. General Information.

A. The Blue and Gold Parent Teacher Organization will focus on enriching the lives of the students in the Adrian School District by providing support, pride and enthusiasm for their educational and recreational needs. The Organization will provide monetary support for materials and services that benefit the students and teachers in the District.

B. All parents and legal guardians of students who are currently enrolled in the Adrian School District and all staff of the Adrian School District are eligible for membership in the Organization. Community members are welcome. There is no membership fee.

C. At least one meeting will be held each month that school is in session. Meetings will be held on the first Thursday of the month unless announced otherwise. Other meetings can and will be scheduled as deemed necessary. The time and place of all additional meetings will be announced at least 7 days prior to the meeting.

II. Officers.

A. The President is the principle executive officer of the Organization and shall supervise and control all the activities of the organization. The President is a voting member of the Organization. The President is authorized to enter into contractual agreements for materials or services on behalf of this Organization. The President may authorize any officer of the Organization to enter into contractual agreements for materials or services.

B. The Vice President, in the absence of the President, will perform the duties of the President.

C. The Secretary will produce and maintain a complete report of the business conducted by the Organization. The Secretary shall see that all notices regarding upcoming meetings are announced, and in general, perform all duties as assigned by the President.

D. The Treasurer will have charge of and be responsible for all funds of the Organization. The Treasurer shall make disbursements as authorized by the President. The Treasurer shall present a written financial report at each meeting of the Organization and at other times as requested.

III. Voting.

A. All members are voting members.

B. A majority vote of all the members present at any meeting is required for the Organization to approve of an action.

IV. The Organization welcomes requests for funds from teachers and other members of the Adrian School District staff. All persons requesting funds are asked to appear in person at a regularly scheduled meeting to present their request to the membership.

V. These Bylaws may be altered, amended or repealed and new Bylaws may be adopted by the membership at any regular or special meeting of the Organization.

VI. If any part of these or any future Bylaws conflict with decisions, policies or procedures adopted by the Adrian School Board, they shall be deemed null and void. The decisions of the Adrian School Board will, in all cases, supercede any decision made by this Organization.

These Bylaws were adopted by the membership by a majority vote during a properly called meeting on _____________________. These Bylaws shall take effect immediately.