FODAC Bylaws

Section 1. Authority

The affairs of FODAC are managed by its Board of Directors ("Board").

Section 2. Number and Composition

The Board shall consist of no fewer than three (3) and no more than thirteen (13) directors.

A majority of directors should be parents or guardians of current Dana or Correia students at the time of election.

The principals of Dana and Correia, or their designees, may serve as ex officio, non-voting advisors to the Board. The Board may invite additional individuals to participate in Board activities in a non-voting advisory capacity as needed.

Section 3. Election and Term

Directors shall be elected annually by the Board at a time to be determined by the Board.

Directors shall serve one-year terms and may be re-elected.

The Board may fill vacancies at any time by majority vote.

Section 4. Quorum

A majority of directors then in office constitutes a quorum.

Section 5. Voting

Each director has one vote; the President may cast an additional vote in the case of a tie.

Unless otherwise required by law or these bylaws, actions are approved by a majority of directors present at a meeting where a quorum exists.

Section 6. Removal & Resignation

A director may be removed by a majority vote of the directors then in office.

A director may resign at any time by delivering written notice to the Board. Such resignation shall take effect upon receipt, or at a later time if specified in the notice.

Section 7. Compensation

The Board serves as volunteers. No compensation may be paid to directors for their services, time, and efforts in their roles. Directors may be reimbursed for necessary and reasonable actual (documented) expenses incurred in the performance of their duties subject to FODAC financial policies and procedures.

Section 1. Regular Meetings

The Board will meet at least quarterly during the school year, on dates set by the President with consultation from the Board.

Section 2. Special Meetings

Special meetings may be called by the President or any two directors.

Section 3. Notice

Notice of meetings may be given by email and should be provided at least 48 hours in advance.

Section 4. Electronic Participation

Meetings may be held in person or via electronic means (e.g., video conference) so long as all participants can adequately participate.

Directors participating electronically are considered present.

Section 5. Action Without a Meeting

Any action may be taken without a meeting if all directors consent in writing, including by email or electronic signature.

Electronic records satisfy all written requirements.

Section 1. Officers

The officers of FODAC shall include at a minimum:

• President
• Secretary
• Treasurer

The Board may create and remove additional officer roles as needed.

Section 2. Election and Term

Officers are elected annually by the Board and serve one-year terms.

Section 3. Duties

President — Provides overall leadership, presides at meetings, and serves as liaison to school administration.

Secretary — Maintains meeting minutes and organizational records.

Treasurer — Oversees financial records, reporting, and compliance. The Treasurer shall present regular financial updates to the Board.

Section 4. Vacancies

The Board may fill officer vacancies at any time by vote.