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The purpose of the PTO Council is to promote the welfare of students in the home, school, and community. The Council works to strengthen and unify the individual group members by acting as liaison between the Board of Education, educators, and the general public, to assure for all students the highest advantages in mental, physical, social, and citizenship education. The PTO Council is the chartering organization for the Boys Scouts of America in the Grosse Pointe Public Schools. Member Groups |
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2003-04 Officers Treasurer
2002-03 Dates BYLAWS Article I - Name Article II - Articles
of Organization Article III - Purpose Section 2: The Council will work to strengthen and unify the individual PTO's and Associated Groups comprising the Council. Article IV -Policies Section 2: The Council 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. Section 3: The Council may choose to participate directly in worthwhile community projects and to take a position on significant educational issues; including school millages and bond propositions. Article V - Membership
and Dues Section 2: The annual membership dues of the Council shall be $25, payable before November 1 of each school year. Section 3: Assessments of member units may be made to cover the operation expenses of the Council and/or its standing committees subject to the approval of the Council and ratification by the Executive Committee of two/thirds (2/3) of the member units. Section 4: In the event of total and complete dissolution of the Grosse Pointe PTO and Associated Groups Council, any and all funds held by the Council shall immediately vest and revert to the Grosse Pointe Foundation for Academic Enrichment. Article VI - Officers
and Their Election Secretary, and Treasurer elected by a ballot for the term of two years. The Executive Committee of the Council shall fill vacancies in offices for the balance of the term of office, subject to the approval of the Council, and not subject to term limitations. In order to provide continuity in officer positions, the President and Treasurer shall be elected for two-year terms beginning with the annual meeting following or coincidental with the adoption/amendment of these bylaws. The Vice-President and Secretary shall be elected for two-year terms at the next annual meeting. Thereafter, the President and Treasurer, the Vice-President and Secretary shall be elected at alternate annual meetings for two-year terms. Section 2: The nomination of officers shall be made by the Nominating Committee consisting of at least three members representative of the elementary, middle and high schools, however not to include outgoing officers. The President shall appoint the Nominating Committee. Additional nominations may be made from the floor at the annual meeting, but only with the consent of the named nominee. Only current members of the units in the Council membership shall be eligible for office. No officer shall be eligible for the same office for more than two consecutive terms. Section 3: Notice of the annual meeting and a copy of the report of the Nominating Committee shall be sent by the Secretary to all representatives of the Council at least fifteen (15) days before the annual meeting, usually held in May. Article VII - Duties of
Officers Section 2: The Vice-President shall preside in the absence of the President and shall assist the President as necessary. Section 3: The Secretary shall keep minutes of all meetings; shall notify chairpersons of committees of their appointments; and shall handle necessary correspondence. The Secretary shall keep an accurate roster consisting of the names of the units in membership and the names and address of their representatives. A report shall be filed at each regular meeting. Section 4: The Treasurer shall be responsible for all funds belonging to the Council; shall collect all dues and assessments; and shall maintain a depository account for these funds. A report shall be filed at each regular meeting. Article VIII - Meetings Section 2: The regular meeting shall be held the first Tuesday of that month. Section 3: At least one representative from a majority of the member units in the Council and two members of the Executive Committee shall constitute a quorum at any regular or special meeting of the Council. Section 4: Although the meetings of the Council shall be open to all the members of its units, the voting body of the Council shall consist of the Executive Committee and the official representatives of the member units. Section 5: The Principal or President of a member unit may be appointed as an official representative or may serve as an alternate in the absence of one or both of that unit's official representatives. A member unit, on a given motion, may cast no more than two votes, nor may any representative cast more than one vote on a given issue. Section 6: Representatives from member units whose Council dues and/or assessments are in arrears by more than 30 days shall not participate in the business sessions of the Council. Article IX - Executive
and Standing Committees Schools or his/her representative shall constitute the Executive Committee. Section 2: Such standing and special committees shall be created by the Executive Committee as may be required to promote the bylaws stated purpose of the Council. The officers of the Council, with the approval of the membership, shall appoint the chairpersons of those committees. Their term shall be for a period of one year. Section 3: The chairpersons of all standing and special committees shall present plans of work to the Executive Committee and no committee work shall be undertaken without the approval of the Executive Committee. Section 4: The Executive Committee shall transact all business referred to it by the Council and shall act in emergencies between the regular meetings of the Council. Section 5: Vacancies occurring in the Council offices shall be filled by the Executive Committee for the balance of that term of office. Section 6: A majority of the members of the Executive Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Article
X - Parliamentary Authority Article XI - Amendments Article XII - Review of
Bylaws 
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