1. The name of this unit shall be Liberty High PTSA 2.6.50. The focus of this PTSA is the children in the community of Liberty High School.
2. This unit is a non-profit corporation recognized by the State of Washington on May 15, 1989. It is assigned the corporation # and UBI # that are available on request. It is the responsibility of the Treasurer to annually renew the Articles of Incorporation prior to May 31st.
3. This unit is recognized by the IRS as a non-profit tax exempt organization as of October 1994 under section 501(c)3of the Internal Revenue Code. It is registered un the Charitable Solicitations ACt, registration #2688. The Treasurer is reponsibly for filing the annual registration by May 31st.
4. This unit shall keep at least two copies of each of its Legal Documents book in two separate locations. The Secretary will be responsible for maintaining original copies and providing updated copies to the other officers.
5. The membership service fees of this unit shall be $16.00 per person or $26.00 per family. The LHS Staff fees shall be $10, as well as other community members (non-LHS parents). The Treasurer is responsible for filing the IRS tax form prior to November 15th.
6. The students of Liberty High School shall be considered honorary members of this unit without vote, or the privilege of holding office.
7. The elected officers of this unit shall be President/Co-President, Vice President(s), Secretary and Treasurer (see Article VI, Section 1). These elected officers shall constitute the Executive Committee and the term of office for the executive officers is from July 1-June 30. No officer shall serve more than two consecutive terms in the same office. The Board of Directors is comprised of the Executive Committee and the chairs of the following standing (year-round) committees: Membership, Enrichment Grants, Newsletter, Donations Coordinator, Legislative Rep and Senior Events. In addition, the Executive Committee may appoint one member to the board as a Board Member at Large. The Board will meet typicaly monthly during the school year prior to the monthly General membership meeting and a majority (50% + one) shall constitute a quorum.
8. The General Membership meetins of this unit shall be held as needed to conclude the business of the organization. At least three General Membership meetings shall be held to:
A. Adopt the annual budget and approve the standing rules in the spring.
B. Elect a nominating committee no later than January 31st.
C. And elect executive officers no later than April 30th.
If membership has not been given prior notice to the date of the meeting, (at least 10 days) a 2/3 vote of the members present is required (if a quorum of 10 members has been established). Additional meetings shall be held at the direction of the Executive Committee or the Board of Directors.
9. An office/board position shall be declared vacant if that perons misses three meetings unless excused by the President.
10. The Committee Chairpersons shall include but not be limited to:
| Membership | eScrip | Directory |
| Enrichment Grants | Student Services | Staff Appreciation |
| SAT/ACT Prep | Senior Events | Webmaster |
| Donations Coordinator | Reflections | VIS Rep |
| Newsletter | Awards | Class Liaisions |
| Parent Education | Campus Beautification | Issaquah School Foundation Rep |
| Legislative Rep | Financial Review | |
| Hospitality (Students/Families) | Nominating Committee |
11. One or more Golden Acord Awards may be presented annually to an outstanding volunteer(s). One or more Outstanding Educator awards may be awarded annual to an outstanding staff member. A committee appointed by the President shall select the recipients. Other awards may be given as appropriate.
12. Voting delegates to the Issaquah PTSA Council shall be the President/Co-President, and other authorized delegates totaling four.
13. The PTSA Treasurer's books shall be reviewed annual within the first few weeks of the end of the fiscal year, June 30th. The Financial Review Committee shal consist of no less than three PTSA members, which are not signers on the bank account, and which will be appointed by the President. Only elected officers can sign checks and two signatures are requred on each check. This unit may conduct a financial review of its books mid-year in addition to the required review at the end of the fiscal year.
14. No major appropriation will be made until approval of a budget. Carry over funds shall be a minimum of $5,000. The Board of Directors has the authority to reallocate budgeted amounts up to $500.00. Amounts exceeding $500.00 must be approved by a majority vote at a General Membership meeting.
