FODAC (Friends of Dana and Correia Middle Schools) Bylaws Summary 

FODAC is a nonprofit organization that supports students, staff, and families at Dana and Correia Middle Schools. We do this through:

• Fundraising 
• Volunteer programs 
• Community-building activities 
• Financial support for programs, supplies, and opportunities that are not fully funded by the school district 

FODAC does not have official voting members.

Anyone can volunteer and participate, including parents, guardians, community members, and school supporters. However, decisions about the organization are made by the Board of Directors.

The Board is responsible for managing FODAC.

• The Board must have between 3 and 13 directors. 
• Most directors should be parents or guardians of current Dana or Correia students. 
• School principals (or their representatives) may attend meetings as advisors but do not vote. 
• The Board may invite other advisors when helpful. 

• Directors serve one-year terms. 
• Directors can serve again if re-elected. 
• If someone leaves during the year, the Board can appoint a replacement. 

• Each director gets one vote. 
• If there is a tie, the President casts the deciding vote. 
• Most decisions require a simple majority vote. 
• More than half of the current directors must be present to conduct official business. 

• Directors may resign at any time by providing written notice. 
• Directors may be removed by a majority vote of the Board. 

Board members are volunteers and are not paid.

However, they may be reimbursed for approved expenses they personally incur while carrying out FODAC business.

The Board will meet at least four times during the school year.

Special meetings may be called by:

• The President, or 
• Any two directors 

Meeting notices should be sent at least 48 hours in advance, usually by email.

Meetings may be held:

• In person 
• Online 
• Or a combination of both 

Anyone attending virtually is considered fully present.

The Board may approve an action without holding a meeting if all directors agree in writing, including by email.

FODAC must have at least these three officers:

• President 
• Secretary 
• Treasurer 

The Board may create additional officer positions if needed.

President

• Leads the organization 
• Runs meetings 
• Serves as the main contact with school administration 

Secretary

• Keeps meeting minutes 
• Maintains important records 

Treasurer

• Oversees finances 
• Provides financial reports to the Board 
• Helps ensure compliance with financial requirements 

Officers are elected annually and serve one-year terms.

The Board may create committees as needed.

Committees generally make recommendations and assist with projects. The Board retains final decision-making authority unless specific authority is delegated.

The Board will maintain financial policies that include:

• Spending approval guidelines 
• Financial controls and safeguards 
• Authorized signers for checks and contracts 

FODAC will maintain appropriate insurance coverage.

Board members and officers must:

• Disclose any financial interests that could affect a decision 
• Refrain from voting on matters where they could personally benefit financially 

FODAC will protect directors and officers from personal liability when they are acting appropriately and within the law on behalf of the organization.

FODAC's fiscal year runs from:

July 1 through June 30

The bylaws may be changed by a majority vote of the Board.

Board members must receive at least 5 days' notice before voting on a proposed change.

These plain-language bylaws are meant to reflect the original content in simpler, clearer terms while keeping the legal meaning.