Get Involved, Become a Member of the Board of Directors

Although school is closed, we do plan to hold our upcoming elections for open positions on the PTA Board of Directors. The two open positions available for the elections are Secretary and Treasurer. Written below is what is required for these positions on the Board. 

If interested, please send an email to ptapenguins@gmail.com to inquire or ask questions.

The Secretary shall:

1. record the minutes of all meetings of this local PTA/PTSA, the board of directors, and executive committee;

2. be prepared to read the minutes of the previous meeting;

3. file all records;

4. have a current copy of the bylaws;

5. maintain a current membership list; and

6. perform such other duties as may be prescribed in these bylaws or assigned by this local PTA or by the board of directors.

The Treasurer shall:

1. have custody of all funds of this local PTA/PTSA;

2. keep a full and accurate account of receipts and expenditures including reconciliation of the bank statement each month;

3. make disbursements as authorized by the president or board of directors of this local PTA/PTSA in accordance with the budget adopted by this local PTA/PTSA;

4. present a written financial statement at every meeting of the executive committee, the board of directors, the general membership and at other times when requested by the board of directors;

5. make a full report before the newly elected officers officially assume their duties;

6. be responsible for the maintenance of such books of account and records as to conform to the requirements of Article IV, Section 13 of these bylaws;

7. be responsible for preparing and filing all necessary tax forms and submitting a copy to the Maryland PTA office within thirty (30) days of filing;

8. have the accounts examined at the close of the fiscal year and upon change of treasurer by an auditor or an auditing committee of not less than three (3) persons who, satisfied that the treasurer’s annual report is correct, shall sign a statement of that fact at the end of the report. An auditor or an auditing committee shall be selected by the board of directors at least thirty (30) days before the new officers assume their duties;

9. perform such other duties as may be prescribed in these bylaws or assigned by this local PTA or by the board of directors