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Parent Organizations
Executive Board MembersPresident- K-4 Shelly Marchal
Vice President K-4 Cindi Bucci
Vice President FDK- Val Goetsch
Treasurer- Karyn Champlin
Secretary- Beth Zinsky
Principal FDK- Nan Clinton
Principal K-4- Mike Ruffalo
RESCO General Session Meeting Dates
Thursday, September 11; Thursday, October 9; Thursday, November 6;
Thursday, December 11, Thursday, January 8; Thursday, February 12;
Thursday, March 12; Thursday, April 9; Thursday, May 14, 2009.
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RESCO BY LAWS ARTICLE I - NAME
Section 1 - The name of this organization shall be Rogus Elementary School Community Organization ( R.E.S.C.O.) This organization represents all Kindergarten through Fourth grade students attending the Dr. Julian Rogus Elementary School.
ARTICLE II - MISSION
Section 1 - The mission of this organization shall be to facilitate communication and cooperation between school and community in the best interest of the student.
ARTICLE III- POLICIES
Section 1 - This organization shall be non-commercial, nonsectarian, and nonpartisan. This organization does not endorse candidates. The name of the organization or the name of its officers in their official capacities shall not be used in any connection with a commercial concern or with any partisan interest or for any purpose other than the regular work of the organization.
Section 2 - This organization shall assist the Board of Education and administration in an advisory capacity when requested. This organization shall support the Board of Education policies and endeavors. It shall not seek to direct the administration activities of the school or control its policies.
Section 3 - All monies amassed over and above operating expenses shall be channeled back into the school served by this organization, at the direction of the R.E.S.C.O. Board within the limits of policy and procedure.
Section 4 - This organization may cooperate with other organizations and agencies active in child welfare, provided they make no other financial commitment which binds this organization.
ARTICLE IV - MEMBERSHIP
Section 1 - Any parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of a student(s) attending Dr. Julian Rogus Elementary School, and any adult resident of the attendance area and the staff of the same school, who will subscribe to its by-laws, may become a member of R.E.S.C.O. Each member has the privilege of providing input, making motions, and voting for officers.
Section 2 - All officials or nominees for offices are to be members of this organization with a child attending Dr. Julian Rogus Elementary School.
ARTICLE V- OFFICERS and DUTIES
Section 1 -
The elected officers of this organization shall be 1. President,
2. Vice-President K-4,
3. Vice President - FDK,
4. Secretary
5.Treasurer.
Section 2 - DUTIES
1. President- The President will:
1. Preside at all the meetings of the Board and regular meetings.
2. Coordinate events of all committee chairpersons
3. Maintain yearly records of the office and turn over to the incoming President.
4. Represent R.E.S.C.O. or appoint a representative at community affairs, if necessary.
5. Work with the Principal(s) in preparing agendas for all Executive Board and regular meetings.
6. Perform other duties incumbent upon this office.
2. Vice-President K-4- The Vice President K-4 will:
1. Serve in the absence of the President
2. Serve as liaison between the Executive Board and committees.
3. Maintain yearly records and turn over same to incoming Vice-President K-4.
4. Serve in the absence of the Vice President -FDK
3. Vice President FDK- The Vice President FDK will:
1. Serve in the absence of the Vice-President K-4
2. Serve as a Liaison between the Executive Board and Kindergarten Committees
3. Maintain yearly records and turn over same to incoming Vice President FDK
4. Secretary- The Secretary will:
1. Keep minutes of all R.E.S.C.O. meetings (regular and executive) and document them within a week of the meeting.
2. Read the minutes at each meeting: (regular and executive)
3. Maintain a file of R.E.S.C.O. documents and turn over same to incoming Secretary.
4. Do such typing as is necessary: (correspondence, meetings, ballots, etc)
5. Prepare monthly newsletters with input from the committee chairpersons.
5. Treasurer- The Treasurer will:
1. Receive all monies for the organization
2. Keep an up-to-date accurate record of receipts and disbursements.
3. All expenditures more than $300.00 must be approved
by a majority of vote of all Executive Board Members
present at either a general or executive meeting and be co-signed by the President.
4. All expenditures $300.00 or less, must be approved by a majority of vote of all Executive Board members.
5. Deposit funds weekly in a bank approved by the Executive Board
6. Submit a report, including a balance at hand, at each meeting
7. Maintain yearly records of the office, prepare for the yearly audit, and turn over the same to the in-coming treasurer
8. Present financial records to the district book keeper for annual audit.
ARTICLE VI- ELECTION PROCEDURE
Section 1- Officers shall be elected by ballot (except when running unopposed) annually in the month of May and installed at that meeting.
If no one is nominated for the Full Day Kindergarten Vice-President position, the election will be by ballot (except when running unopposed) in the month of September and installed at that meeting.
Section 2- Officers shall serve for term of one year and shall remain in office until the end of the school year. After the new officers are installed in May, they will work together for a transition period.
Section 3- The nominations for officers shall be made in writing to the President and approved by the Executive Board by the April Board Meeting. No nominations shall be made without previous consent of the nominees. The President will not accept nominations from the floor and will declare nominations closed.
The nominations for Full Day Kindergarten Vice- President shall be made in writing to the President and approved by the Executive Board by the May Board Meeting.
If no one is nominated for the Full Day Kindergarten Vice President position by the May Executive Board Meeting, the nominations shall remain open until the September Executive Board Meeting.
ARTICLE VII- MEETINGS
Section 1- The organization shall have a monthly general membership meeting through- out the school calendar year, and monthly executive board meetings with the attendance of an appropriate chairperson as necessary. All meetings are open to all Executive Board members and committee chairs are also welcome when committee is active.
Section 2- Any matters requiring approval of the general membership shall be on the agenda of a scheduled general meeting. Members in attendance are entitled to a vote by ballot, show of hands, or voice. The majority vote will be the deciding factor.
ARTICLE VIII- EXECUTIVE BOARD
Section 1- The Executive Board shall consist of the elected officers and the School Principal(s). Committee Chairs can attend Executive Board Meetings to discuss projects when committee is active.
Section 2- The duties of the Executive Board shall be:
1. To transact necessary business in interval between organizational meetings and such other business as may be referred to it by R.E.S.C.O.
2. To create special committees and approve the plans of committees.
3. To prepare and submit a R.E.S.C.O. budget for the fiscal year.
4. To plan the expenditures of monies made at fundraising events.
5, To approve the expenditures for youth-oriented affairs through sponsorship.
ARTICLE IX- PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
The rules contained in practice by 'Robert's Rule of Order' shall govern this organization in all cases in which they are applicable and which they are not inconsistent with these by-laws.
ARTICLE X- AMENDMENTS
These by-laws may be amended by submission in writing of the proposal to the Executive Board. The Executive Board will place the amendment(s) proposed on the agenda to be read at the regular meeting. At the first regular meeting after the meeting where the amendments were proposed, the proposed amendments will be voted on. The proposed amendment(s) shall be adopted by the majority vote of members in favor of the proposed amendment(s).
AMENDEMENTS: March 7,2002 Article VI, April 23, 2004 Article VI
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