Center McMechen PTK
 

      The name of this association is the Center McMechen Boosters Association, DBA (Doing Business as) Center McMechen PTK (Parents, Teachers & Kids).
 

Section 1.  The objects of the PTK are:

• To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, community and place of worship.
• To raise the standards of home life.
• To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children.
• To Bring into closer relation the home and the school.
• To develop between educators and the public united efforts, as well as, mental, social, and spiritual education.

• The PTK shall be noncommercial, nonsectarian, and nonpartisan.
• The name of the PTK or the names of any members in their official capacities shall not be used in any connection with a commercial concern or with any purpose not appropriately related to promotion of the objects of the PTK
• The PTK shall not directly or indirectly participate or intervene (in any way, including the publishing or distributing of statements) in any political campaign on behalf of, or in opposition to, any candidate for public office.
• The PTK shall work with the schools to provide quality education for all children and youth, and shall seek to participate in the decision making process establishing school policy, recognizing that the legal responsibility to make decisions has been delegated by the people to boards of education.
• The PTK may cooperate with other organizations and agencies concerned with child welfare, but persons representing the PTK in such matters shall make no commitments that bind the PTK.

Section 1.
        Membership in the PTK shall be made available without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age or disability.
Section 2.
      The PTK shall conduct an annual enrollment of members, but persons may be admitted to membership at any time.  Membership Information
Section 3.
      Each member of the PTK shall pay annual dues of $3.00 per single membership or $5.00 per couple.
Section 4.
      Only members of the PTK shall be eligible to participate in the business meetings or to serve in any of its elective or appointive positions.
 
 

Section 1.
      Each officer of the PTK shall be a member of the PTK
Section 2.
        Officers and their election:
                a.  The officers of the PTK shall consist of a president or co-presidents, one vice-president, a secretary, and a treasurer.
                b.  Officers shall be elected by a ballot in the Month of April.  However, if there is but one nominee for any office, election for that office may be by voice vote.
                c.  Officers shall assume their official duties following the close of the meeting in May (this could be a general meeting or executive meeting in May)
                d.  Officers serve one year terms, but can be elected in succession the following year, etc., etc.
Section 3.
        Nominating Committee
                a. There shall be a nomination committee composed of 3 members who shall be appointed by the PTK at a regular meeting in March.
          b.  The nominating committee shall nominate an eligible person for each office.  Other nominations can be made from the floor at the April meeting.
          c.  Persons nominated must give consent prior to election.
Section 4.
        Vacancies
               A vacancy occurring in any office shall be filled for the unexpired term by a person elected by a majority vote of the executive committee.

Section 1.
                The president or cop residents shall preside at all meeting and executive committees; shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed in these bylaws or assigned to her/him by the PTK or executive committee; and shall coordinate the work of the officers and committees of the PTK in order that the objects may be promoted.
Section 2.
           The vice-president shall act as aide to the president and shall perform the duties of the president in the absence or inability of that officer to act.
Section 3.
           The secretary shall record the minutes of all meetings of the association and of the executive committee, shall have current bylaws, maintain a membership list, and shall perform other duties as may be delegated to her/him.
Section 4.
           The treasurer shall have custody of all the funds of the PTK; shall keep a full and accurate account of receipts and expenditures; and in accordance with he budget adopted by the PTK, shall make disbursements as authorized by the president, executive committee or meeting of the PTK.  Checks shall be signed by the treasurer or the president if the treasure is unavailable.  The treasurer shall present a financial statement at every meeting.
                The treasurer's accounts shall be examined annually by an auditor or an auditing committee of not less than 3 members, who satisfied that the treasurer's annual report is correct, shall sign a statement at the end of the report.  The auditing report shall be complete and turned over to the elected treasurer two weeks before the first general meeting of the new school year.  (It can be completed earlier)
Section 5.
           All officers shall perform the duties outlined in these bylaws and those assigned from time to time.  Upon the expiration of the term of office or in case of resignation, each officer shall turn over to the president, within ten days, all records, books and material pertaining to the office and shall return to the treasurer without delay, all funds pertaining to the office.

Section 1.
                The executive committee shall consist of the officers of the PTK, the committee chairpersons, and a representative of the school, if the principal so desires.
Section 2.
                      The duties of the executive committee shall be:
           a.  To transact business in the intervals between PTK meetings and other business, as may be referred to it by the PTK.
                b.  To create standing and special committees, approve the committees plans of work, present a report when needed.
           c.  Prepare and submit a budget each year, approve routine bills, select an auditor or auditing committee to audit the treasurer's accounts.
Section 3.
           Regular meetings of the executive committee shall be held during the year, the times of each meeting may vary according to events surrounding the regular meetings of the PTK.  A majority of the executive committee members shall constitute a quorum.  Special meetings of the executive committee may be called by the president or by a majority of the members of the committee.
 

Section 1.
           At least 6 or 7 regular meetings of the PTK shall be held during the school year.  The executive committee will determine dates.
Section 2.
           Special meetings of the PTK may be called by the president or by a majority of executive committee.
Section 3.
           The election shall be held in the month of April.
Section 4.
           Ten (10) members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business in any meeting of the PTK.
 
 

Section 1.
           Only members of the PTK shall be eligible to serve in any appointive or elective position.
Section 2.
           The executive committee may create such standing committees as it may deem necessary to promote the objects and carry on the work of the PTK.
Section 3.
           The chairman of committee shall present a plan of work for approval.  No work shall be undertaken without the consent of the executive committee.
Section 4.
                The president shall be a member ex efficio of all committees except the nominating committee.
 

Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised shall govern the PTK in all cases in which they are applicable and in which they are not in conflict with these bylaws.
 

Section 1.
                These bylaws may be amended at any regular meeting of the PTK provided that notice of the proposed amendment shall have been given at least 30 days prior to the meeting at which the amendment is voted upon; that a quorum has been established; two thirds vote is required of the members voting on the bylaws.
Section 2.
           A committee may be appointed to submit a revised set of bylaws as a substitute for the existing bylaws only by a majority vote at a meeting of the PTK or by two thirds vote of the executive committee.  The requirement for adoption of a revised set of bylaws shall be the same as in the case of an amendment.
Section 3.
           Bylaws will be review by the executive committee at the first executive meeting of the new year.  If accepted by the executive committee no action will be taken.  However, if revision is necessary a committee will be appointed to review and make amendments following the requirements for adoption of any such amendment.