FODAC Bylaws

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• Our main office is wherever the Board decides.
• We can open other offices if needed.

• We raise money and provide support to help Dana and Correia Middle Schools.
• We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. This means:
  
  • We operate for charitable and educational purposes.
  • Donations are tax-deductible.
  • No earnings go to private individuals.

Who Can Join:

• Parents, guardians, teachers, staff, community members, alumni, and anyone who supports the schools.

Member Rights:

• Each member gets one vote.
• Members must follow these bylaws.
• Members can request access to certain records.

Membership Ends If:

• You resign.
• You are removed for misconduct or behavior that harms the organization.

Annual Meeting:

• Held once a year.
• Members elect officers and hear reports.

Special Meetings:

• Can be called by the President, the Board, or enough members signing a request.

Notice:

• Members must receive notice 10–90 days before a meeting.

Quorum:

• At least one-third of members must attend for votes to count.

Voting:

• Each member gets one vote.
• Majority wins unless stated otherwise.
• Members may vote in person or by proxy.

Board Size:

• Between 5 and 15 people, including the officers.

What the Board Does:

• Makes major decisions.
• Oversees finances, activities, and committees.

Meetings:

• At least one Board meeting per year.
• A majority must be present to make decisions.

Terms:

• Directors serve 2-year terms.
• They can serve up to 8 consecutive years.

Removal:

• Directors may be removed for misconduct or failure to perform their duties.

Vacancies:

• The Board appoints replacements.

Compensation:

• Board members are volunteers but may be reimbursed for expenses.

Officer Roles:

• President: Leads meetings and oversees operations.
• Vice President: Steps in when the President is unavailable.
• Secretary: Keeps records and minutes.
• Treasurer: Manages finances and reports on the budget.
• Parliamentarian (optional): Helps keep meetings fair and orderly.

Terms:

• Officers are elected yearly.
• They may serve up to 6 consecutive years.

Removal & Vacancies:

• Officers may be removed for cause.
• The Board fills vacant positions.

• The Board may create committees as needed.
• Committees report to the Board.
• They must follow the Board's instructions and policies.

• Directors or officers may resign at any time.
• The Board appoints replacements as needed.

• The organization protects Board members and officers from personal liability when acting in good faith for the organization.

We keep:

• Articles of Incorporation
• Bylaws
• Minutes of meetings
• Financial records

Members may request to see certain records.

• Anything created for the organization (documents, photos, designs, etc.) belongs to the organization.

• Board members and officers must disclose personal or financial conflicts.
• They cannot vote on matters where they have a conflict.
• Conflicts are recorded in the meeting minutes.

• The Board oversees all financial matters.
• The fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30.

• The Board may amend the bylaws with approval from a majority of all directors.

• We follow the latest edition of Robert’s Rules of Order unless the bylaws say otherwise.

• If the organization dissolves, any remaining money must go to Dana or Correia Middle Schools or another nonprofit.
• No funds may go to individuals.
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These plain-language bylaws are meant to reflect the original content in simpler, clearer terms while keeping the legal meaning.