PTSO Charter
The Regional Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) provides...
 Communication among parents, faculty, students, administrators, school committee,
and community members, and
A framework for promoting excellence at
R.J
Grey Junior High School and Acton-Boxborough
Regional High School.
The Regional PTSO includes representatives from the R.J
Grey Junior High School and the Acton-Boxborough
Regional High School. Board members from both schools sponsor monthly meetings
featuring a speaker from the school system, updates from both principals, and
general discussion. We advertise these open meetings in the newsletters and
via email. Board members are elected for one year terms in May.
PTSO Board
PTSO Bylaws
AB Regional PTSO Bylaws - Summary (or read the Complete Bylaws)
Membership includes: all JHS and HS parents/guardians of students, all JHS and HS faculty/administrators/staff, and all JHS and HS students.
PTSO Purpose
- To improve, provide, and maintain communication among parents, faculty, students, administrators, school committee, and community members, and to provide a framework for promoting excellence at both schools
- To provide educational and informational programs
- To encourage volunteers in the schools
- To provide fundraising activities
- To serve the schools in other ways as needed - special mtgs, capital equipment purchases, etc.
The RPTSO is set up as a 501(c)(3).
Officers/Board
The officers are a Chairperson (or Co-chairs), First Vice-Chair from the JHS, a Secretary, and a Treasurer. The Steering Committee/Board of Directors includes the above officers, the JHS and HS principals and faculty representatives, and the chairpersons of the following: Project Graduation, School Choice, Nominating, Inter-School Council Rep, Fundraising, Enrichment (Adult/Student), Financial Liaison, Student Representative, Volunteer Coordinator, Newsletter Editor, and Membership.
In February, the Steering Committee/Board (above) will appoint a Nominating Committee (of 5 people) who will nominate members for next year's board. The Nominating Committee will publicly solicit candidates and then report these names at the meeting preceding the election (late April). Prior to elections, a list of final nominees will go to all PTSO members for their consideration. Election of the new board will take place not later than May 31. Officers and Board Members assume office on July 1st and serve for the fiscal year.
Budget
The Steering Committee will also appoint a Budget Committee. The Budget Committee will consist of the present treasurer, 3 members at large, one member of the Steering Committee, and the Chairperson, ex officio.
A minimum balance as determined necessary by the Board shall be maintained at all times. All moneys in excess of that minimum shall be spent within 2 years time.
Non-budgeted expenditures under $100 shall be approved by the Chairperson. Those over $100 shall be approved by the Steering Committee.
The Board may vote at any monthly meeting to reallocate funds within the operating budget (not to total more than 5% of the annual budget). Those over 5% require information to be provided to the PTSO membership one month prior to the vote or reallocation.
Meetings
The PTSO meets each month, with an annual business meeting, usually in May. The purpose of the May meeting is to elect officers and committee chairs, and approve the budget.
Fifty percent of the Board members' present constitute a quorum at a Board meeting. Twenty-five percent PTSO members' constitute a quorum at a regular General Meeting.
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