Thank You!
Thanks for all those who participated in the Jacket Jam. We appreciate everyone who helped support our school.
Box Tops
Students: continue to save Box Tops.
PTSO/Cornerstone Bookstore
Monday-Friday from 7:30-7:50
We have several school supplies available for you.
We are also ordering some new items. Come by and
help support your PTSO. Thanks!
2008-2009 CMS PTSO
- President: Bridget Looney
- Vice President: Karen Bradford
- Secretary: Rebecca Morgan
- Treasurer: Regina Walker
- 5th Grade Rep: Dana Wilkinson
- 6th Grade Rep: Angie Harris/Carol Ciotti
- 7th Grade Rep: Harold & Sherri Maynard
- 8th Grade Rep: Tammy Dronebarger/Anna Moffit
PTSO By-laws
Cornerstone Middle School
PTSO By-Laws
Article I
NAME
The name of and location of this organization shall be Cornerstone
Middle School
Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO), Cornerstone Middle School,
371 First
Avenue South, Baxter, TN 38544.
Article II
PURPOSE STATEMENT
The relationships within the Baxter community, which includes students,
teachers,
staff, parents, and patrons, are a vital influence on the success
of our children’s
futures. Therefore, our purpose is to foster a sense of support,
pride, and
enthusiasm. Through fund-raising and family activities, we will promote
positive
school/community relationships that enhance our children’s
educational
environment.
Article III
POLICIES
The policies shall be developed through meetings, conferences and
committees,
and shall not direct or control the administrative activities of
the school.
Article IV
MEMBERSHIP
SECTION I~The members shall be parents or guardians of students,
patrons,
students, and teachers who take interest in Cornerstone Middle School.
SECTION II~Monetary Policy: Any expenditures over $500.00 for fixed
assets or
enhancements, to exclude monies spent to further fund-raising projects,
must be
approved by a vote of the PTSO officers. All financial transactions
that exceed the
approved budget must be approved by the PTSO officers. The PTSO officers
will
determine disposition of funds not requiring general membership approval.
Financial obligations will not be made without sufficient funds to
cover commitments.
SECTION III~Role at Regular Meetings: Any general member is welcome
to attend
and provide input to the PTSO officers.
SECTION IV~Voting Privileges: Each active member will have one vote.
Article V
OFFICERS: ELECTIONS AND DUTIES
SECTION I~The PTSO officers shall be composed of any combination
of the
following elected officers to minimally include a President, Vice-President
(Spokespersons or CO-Spokespersons), Secretary, and Treasurer. Non-elected
positions are the Administrative Representative. The officers have
the authority to
reassign specific job duties as required.
SECTION II~DUTIES
PRESIDENT (SPOKESPERSON)
1. Preside at all meetings of the organization.
2. Perform such other duties as assigned by the organization.
3. Member ex-officio of all committees except the nominating committee.
4. Coordinate the work of the officers and committees of the organization
in order
that the objectives may be accomplished.
5. Serve as an authorized signatory of all PTSO checks.
VICE-PRESIDENT (CO-SPOKESPERSON)
1. Attend all PTSO meetings.
2. In the event the President is unable to attend meetings, the Vice-President
will
preside.
3. Should the President be unable to complete his/her term, the Vice-President
would assume the office of President.
4. Maintain the PTSO bulletin board.
SECRETARY
1. Attend all PTSO meetings and record the official minutes.
2. Distribute a summary of the minutes
3. In the event the President and Vice-President are unable to attend
a meeting, the
Secretary will preside.
4. Maintain the PTSO bulletin board.
TREASURER
1. Attend all PTSO meetings.
2. Serve as an authorized signatory on all PTSO accounts.
3. Maintain accounts and present a financial statement at each PTSO
meeting.
4. At the end of the current school year, the Treasurer will prepare
and present
an approved written annual financial report to the incoming officers.
COMPUTER LIAISON
1. Attend all PTSO meetings.
2. Maintain or contact the PTSO website with a current and up-to-date
list of officers,
and information pertaining to the Cornerstone Middle School PTSO.
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR(S)
1. Attend all PTSO meetings.
2. Coordinate volunteers but not necessarily chair the following
events:
-Snacks/drinks during Parent/Teacher conferences in the fall and
spring
-Fall Book Fair
-Spring Book Fair
-Science Fair
-Talent Show
Event distribution needs to be approved by the President. Other functions
can be
added as needed.
PUBLICITY PERSON(S) (Duties could be performed by the Secretary.)
1. Attend all PTSO meetings.
2. Make copies of the PTSO fliers for PTSO sponsored events for distribution
to the
student body.
3. Publicize PTSO open meetings by creating and distributing reminders.
4. Place and maintain a PTSO suggestion box in the faculty/staff
lounge so teachers/
staff may make suggestions to the PTSO officers.
DUTIES OF ADMINISTRATIVE REPRESENTATIVE
1. Attend all PTSO meetings.
2. Act as advisor and liaison between staff and PTSO.
SECTION III
ALL OFFICERS SHALL:
1. Perform duties as outlined.
A. Decide on fund-raisers and services to be provided during the
school year.
B. Decide upon chairperson(s) for the events and services sponsored
by PTSO.
2. Each officer shall have one (1) vote.
3. Approve the budget and financial report monthly.
4. Deliver all appropriate records, including event records to the
President.
Article VI
NOMINATION, ELECTION AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS
SECTION I~NOMINATION
1. No person shall serve more than two (2) consecutive terms in the
same position.
2. The officers will bring forth and accept nominations for the open
elections.
SECTION II~ELECTION
1. All members of the PTSO are eligible to vote during general meetings.
2. Officers will be elected in the spring prior to the end of the
school year.
A. Votes will be counted by the PTSO officers, exclusive of those
running for office.
B. The person obtaining the majority of the votes will be given the
said position.
C. Vacancies of officers occurring during the year may be filled
by a person
approved by the officers.
SECTION III~INSTALLATION
1. Upon installation, the new officers will assume their duties the
date following last
day of the said school term.
2. The new officers will receive the PTSO handbook a final financial
statement.
3. The new officers may meet prior to the last day of school.
Article VII
OFFICERS MEETINGS
SECTION I~Meetings of the PTSO officers will be held as needed as
designated by
the President.
SECTION II~Open PTSO (public) meetings will be scheduled by the
officers at their
discretion with at least one to be held in the fall and one in the
spring of each school
year.
SECTION III~A two-thirds majority of officers shall be present to
transact business.
Article VIII
ASSOCIATION BANK ACCOUNTS
SECTION I~All monies of the Cornerstone PTSO shall be deposited by
the Treasurer
in a Federal or State chartered bank or credit union approved by
the officers.
SECTION II~The authorized signatures of the account shall be President
and
Treasurer. Two (2) authorized signatures shall be required on all
checks.
SECTION III~The account shall be carried in the name of Cornerstone
PTSO and
bear the tax exempt number XXXXXXXX.
SECTION IV~All expenses of the PTSO will be approved by the officers.
SECTION V~A balance of $250.00 shall remain in the account at the
end of every
school year for use by the upcoming officers.
AMENDMENTS TO THE BY-LAWS
SECTION I~By-laws may be amended at any open PTSO meeting by a vote
of two-
thirds of the members present. Notice shall be given at least two
(2) weeks prior to
the meeting.
SECTION II~These by-laws may be reviewed and/or revised by the officers
as
necessary to meet changing conditions in the school and community
and brought to
a vote of the open
PTSO meeting.
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