Notes from our By-Laws

The duties of the Board shall be:

1. To transact business in the intervals between PTA/PTSA general meetings and such other business as may be referred to it by the PTA/PTSA;
2. To create standing and special committees;​
3. ​To approve the plans of work of the standing committees;
4. To present a report at the scheduled general meetings of the PTA/PTSA; 
5. To prepare and submit to the PTA/PTSA a budget for adoption for the year; and 
6. To approve routine bills within the limits of the budget. ​

Meetings of the Board

1. PTA/PTSA Board meetings to be held during the school year;
2. Meeting times to be decided by the Board;
3. A majority of the Board members shall constitute a quorum;
4. Special meetings of the Board may be called by the President or by a majority of the members of the Board 5 days’ notice being given. 

Mores notes from our By-Laws

1. Only members of the PTA shall be eligible to serve in any elective or appointed positions. 
2. Chairman (Board members) shall serve for a term of 2 years or until their successors are elected. 
3. A person shall not be eligible to serve more than 2 consecutive terms in the same chairmanship.  ​

Notes from our Standing Rules

The PTA Board will meet a minimum of 3 times per year. 
Please review section 5 and 6 in the Standing Rules:
https://www.rchpta.com/uploads/1/3/9/2/139282634/pta_standing_rules_2023-2024.pdf

Other important notes

1. Responsible for communicating needs, announcements, information, etc to the RCH teachers and/or staff as requested by the EC. 
2. Communicate at times with the RCH administration on behalf of the EC.  
3. Provide feedback and opinions from RCH Staff to the Board. 
4. Serve as a connection between the RCH Staff and PTA Board.