The PTO (Parent/Teacher Organization) of Arena was founded in 1984.

The objective of the Arena PTO is to strengthen and enhance our children’s education and development through the collaborative efforts of parents, teachers and administrators.

2. POLICIES

     Fiscal Year: shall begin July 1^st and end June 30^th.
     Funds: shall benefit Arena Elementary School

3. MEMBERSHIP

     Anyone who is interested in the purpose of this organization may become an active member at any time.

President:*
     Preside over all meetings
     Enforce by-laws
     Prepare agenda for each meeting
     Publish monthly school newsletters

Vice-President:*
     Act as aide to the President
     Act in absence of the President

Secretary:*
     Shall keep accurate minutes of the meetings, distribute minutes at all meetings and make additional copies available
     Shall perform the duties of the President in the absence of both the President and Vice-President
     Shall retain a current copy of the by-laws of this organization
     Shall provide a sign-up sheet for each meeting

Treasurer:*
     Shall be the custodian of all monies of the organization and shall keep ledgers correct and up-to-date and available for public viewing
     Shall keep an accurate record of receipts and expenditures
     Shall pay out funds only as authorized by this organization
     Shall submit a written report at each meeting and a year end report
     Shall perform the duties of the President in the absence of all other officers
     Shall obtain the required two (2) signatures on all checks issued
     The following officers may sign checks: Treasurer, President, Arena Building Coordinator (ABC)

Member at Large:*
     Shall perform the duties designated by the board members

*Immediately upon retiring from office, all officers shall deliver to their respective successors all accounts, records, papers, and other property belonging to this organization.

5. OFFICERS TERMS IN OFFICE

     All officers shall be elected annually
     Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term by a person elected by a majority vote of the members
     All officers shall perform the duties prescribed in these by-laws
     All officers shall deliver all materials pertaining to their office to their successor no later than June 30th

6. VOTING

     Anyone in attendance at a general meeting shall be eligible to vote
     In the event of a stalemate, the elected officers shall cast the deciding vote
     Meetings: a minimum of six meetings per year shall be scheduled
     Parliamentary Authority: Roberts Rules of Order shall govern this organization in all cases in which they are applicable and not in conflict with these by-laws

     Nominations for officers will be held in April and elections held in May. The new Officers will assume their position in September
     Qualifications: persons holding office of President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasure, and Member-at-Large must be a member of the organization, parent/guardian of a child enrolled and in attendance at Arena Elementary school or a staff member during the term of office for which they are serving

8. ALLOCATION OF FUNDS

     All proposals for funds must be presented at the regular monthly PTO meeting.  All proposals must state how the funds will be used and amount requested.  Proposals shall be discussed and voted on or tabled for further discussions at a specified later date.

9. DISBANDING AND/OR DISSOLUTION

To dissolved/disband the PTO, the issue must be presented to the members and a vote taken as to whether or not to dissolve/disband.  Upon dissolution/disbandment and after paying or adequately providing for the debts and obligations of the organization, the members will decide upon a project for the betterment of the school and to spend all remaining funds.  All books and records shall be turned over to the school for future use.