The Cornerstone Christian School PTFA By-Laws
2 is primarily the parent ’ s responsibility , and the school should function as an extension of the home to aid the parents in giving this education . The following aims of the school are stated within the school ’ s educational objectives : Working with the home from which the student comes , the school desires to cooperate closely with the parents in every phase of the student ’ s development , especially as it relates to the school program ; to help the parents to understand the school ’ s purpose and program ; to aid families in making their homes God-centered . ( Board Policy Manual , Section 1017 )
2 . The school emphasizes the importance of carrying out these aims by making parents / guardians members of the PTFA automatically upon the acceptance of their children into the school . In reality , it is an acceptance of the whole family , not just the child . CCS is committed to working with the entire family , not just individual children . The PTFA then becomes the main vehicle for making this a reality .
3 . The school principals / administrator shall become members of the Executive Committee and take an active part in the program planning and presentation .
4 . PTFA membership is a privilege extended to all parents / guardians of enrolled students . Participation in all functions will be strongly encouraged .
5 . Participation is also open to friends from the community who are interested in Christian education ; however , no voting privileges are extended to such participants .
ARTICLE VI : MEETINGS There will be monthly Executive Committee meetings during the school year . Special meetings may be called at the discretion of the President in coordination with the principals / administrator .
ARTICLE VII : OFFICERS The officers of the PTFA shall be President , Vice-President , Secretary , Treasurer , Special Activities Coordinators ( 2 ), Prayer Coordinator , and PR Coordinator .
ARTICLE VIII : ELECTIONS 1 . Elections for each office shall be held on a bi-annual basis . Terms of office begin on the last day of school during an election year .
2 . The meeting for the election of officers shall be held in March . The newly elected officers will attend at least two joint meetings with the incumbent officers in April and May before they assume their terms on the last day of the school year .
3 . A Nominating Committee shall be appointed in January by the President and the principals / administrator of the school to serve with them in nominating the candidates for officers for the coming term . All nominees for offices shall be presented to the school board for approval before presenting them to the PTFA for voting .
4 . Officers must have the following qualifications :
Approved by the School Board on August 28 , 2011