The name of this association Is the Santa Fe High School (SFHS) Parent Teacher Coalition (PTC), 2100 Yucca Street, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505.

ARTICLE II: ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION

The articles of organization of a constituent organization include

1. the bylaws of such organization and
2. the certificate of incorporation or articles of incorporation of such organization (in cases in which the organization is a corporation) or the articles of association by whatever name (in cases in which the organization exists as an unincorporated association).

ARTICLE III: PURPOSES

Section 1. The Objects of the SFHS PTC are:

1. To provide financial support to the Santa Fe High School teachers, students and school organizations to enhance the educational process.
2. To provide an avenue of communication and Information between the High School staff and the parents.
3. To provide activities to bolster staff morale and facilitate interaction amongst the staff
4. To provide volunteers for any activities needing additional support.
5. To solicit community involvement to further create a working partnership for the betterment of Santa Fe High School.

ARTICLE IV: BASIC POLICIES

The following are basic policies of SFHS PTC:

1. The organization shall be-noncommercial, nonsectarian, and nonpartisan.
2. The name of the organization or the names of any members in their official capacities shall not be used to endorse or promote a commercial concern or in connection with any partisan interest or for any purpose not appropriately related to promotion of the Objects of the organization.
3. The organization shall not directly or indirectly participate or intervene (in any way, including the publishing or distribution of statements) in any political campaign on behalf of, or in opposition to, any candidate for public office; or devote more than an Insubstantial part of its activities to attempting to influence legislation by propaganda or otherwise,
4. The organization shall work with the schools to provide quality education for all youth, and shall seek to participate in the decision making process establishing school policy, recognizing that the legal responsibility to make decisions has been delegated by the people to boards of education.
5. The organization shall not enter into membership with other organizations.
6. No part of the net earnings of the organization shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to its members, directors, trustees, officers, or other private persons except that the organization shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distribution in furtherance of the purposes set forth in Article III hereof.
7. Notwithstanding any other provision of these articles, the organization shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on (i) by an organization exempt from Federal income tax under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or (ii) by an organization, contributions to which are deductible under Section 1 70(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code.
8. Upon the dissolution of this organization, after paying or adequately providing for the debts and obligations of the organization, the remaining assets shall be distributed to one or more non profit funds, foundations, or organizations which have established their tax exempt status under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

ARTICLE V: MEMBERSHIP AND DUES

Section 1. Membership is open to any individual regardless of race, color, creed, or national origin. Dues will be assessed annually. Membership will be from August 1 until the following July 31.

Section 2. Membership dues will be decided and voted upon by the Board of the PTC.

Section 3. The privilege of making motions, debating and voting shall be limited to members of the association who are present and whose dues are paid.

ARTICLE VI: OFFICERS AND THEIR ELECTION

Section 1. Each officer shall be a member of this PTC.

Section 2

1. The officers of this organization shall consist of a president, or Co-presidents, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, newsletter chairperson, mini-grant chairperson, hospitality chairperson, membership chairperson, and members at large.
2. Officers shall be elected by voice vote in the month of May.
3. Officers shall assume their official duties following the close of the meeting in May and shall serve for a term of 1 year.

1. There shall be a nominating committee composed of members (an uneven number, no less than three) who shall be elected by this PTC at least one month prior to the election of officers. The committee shall elect its own Chairman.
2. The nominating committee shall nominate an eligible person for each office to be filled and report its nominees at the regular meeting in April, at which time additional nominations may be made from the -floor.
3. Only those persons who have signified their consent to serve if elected shall be nominated for, or elected to, such office.

A vacancy occurring in any office shall be filled for the unexpired term by a person elected by a majority vote of the executive board, notice of such election having been given. In case a vacancy occurs in the office of president, the first vice president shall serve notice of the election.

ARTICLE VII: DUTIES OF OFFICERS

Section 1. The president or co-presidents shall:

1. preside at all meetings of the association;
2. perform such other duties as may be prescribed in these bylaws or assigned by the association;
3. be a member ex officio of all committees except the nominatin~g committee;
4. coordinate the work of the officers and committees of the association In order that the Objects may be promoted.

1. act as aide(s) to the president;
2. perform the duties of the president in the absence or inability of that officer to serve.

1. record the minutes of all meetings of the association;
2. have a current copy of the Bylaws;
3. maintain a membership list;
4. perform other delegated duties as assigned.

1. have custody of all of the funds of the association;
2. keep a full and accurate account of receipts and expenditures;
3. make disbursements as authorized by the president, executive board, or association in accordance with the budget adopted by the association;
4. have checks signed by the treasurer, president or secretarv; Checks over $500.00 need to be signed by two of the above named persons.
5. present a financial statement at every meeting of the association and at other times when requested by the executive board;
6. make a full report at the meeting at which new officers officially assume their duties (usually the annual meeting);
7. be responsible for the maintenance of such books of account and records;
8. have the accounts examined annually or upon Change of officer by an auditor or an auditing committee of not fewer than three members, who, satisfied that the treasurers annual report is correct, shall sign a statement of that fact at the end of the report;
9. submit the books annually for an audit by an auditing committee selected by the executive~board at least two weeks before the meeting at which new officers era assume duties.

ARTICLE VIII: EXECUTIVE BOARD

Section 1.

1. The executive board shall consist of the officers of the association, the chairpeople of standing committees, and the principal of the school or a representative appointed by him. The officers of the association shall select the chairpeople of the standing committees.
2. The president may appoint a parliamentarian, subject to the approval of the officers of the association.

1. to transact necessary business in the intervals between association meetings and such other business as may be referred to it by the association;
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 regular meetings of the association;
5. to select an auditor or an auditing committee to audit the treasurer's accounts;
6. to prepare and submit to the association for adoption a budget for the year; to approve routine bills within the limits of the budget
7. to approve any mini-grant disbursement of $200.00 or less. Any amount greater than $200.00 must approved by the general membership at the regular meetings.

ARTICLE IX: MEETINGS

Section 1. Regular meetings of the association shall be held on the third Thursday of each month during the school year (except December), unless otherwise provided by the association or by the executive board, 5 (five) days' notice having been given of change of date. Section 2.Special meetings of the association may be called by the president or by a majority of the executive board, 5 (five) days' notice having been given. Section 3. The annual meeting shall be held in September. Section 4.10 (ten) members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business in any general meeting of this association.

ARTICLE X: COMMITTEES

Section I. Only members of the association shall be eligible to serve in any elective or appointive positions. Section 2. The executive board may create such standing committees, as it may deem necessary to promote the Objects and carry on the work of the association. The term of each chairman shall be 1 (one) year. Section 3. The chairperson of each standing committee shall present a plan of work to the executive board for approval. No committee work shall be undrtaken without the consent of the executive board. Section 4. The power to form special committees and appoint or elect their members rests with the executive board. Section 5. The president shall be a member ex officio of all committees except the nominating committee.

ARTICLE XI: FISCAL YEAR

ARTICLE XII: PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

The rules contained in the current edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised shall govern the Santa Fe High School PTC general membership meetings.

ARTICLE XIII: AMENDMENTS

Section 1.

1. These bylaws may be amended at any regular meeting of the association by a two thirds vote of the members present and voting, provided that notice of the amendment has been given at the previous regular meeting.
2. A committee may be appointed to submit a revised set of bylaws as a substitute for the existing bylaws by a majority vote at a meeting of the assoclations or by a two-thirds vote of the executive board. The requirements for adoption of a revised set of bylaws shall be the same as in the case of an amendment.

1. Chairpersons for the following committees will be selected at the same time or after officers are elected:
   1. Mini grants
   2. Members At Large
   3. Membership
   4. Newsletter
   5. Hospitality

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                              Cindy Austin
                              Co-President


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                              Gretchen Kirkpatrick
                              Co-President


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                              Susan Steffy
                              Secretary
                                                          Nov 24 1998