Can Governors Be On The Ptfa?

crisgal | 20:46 Mon 07th Jan 2013 | Education

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There was some slightly sneaky voting going on at a recent PTA meeting. I wasn't there, and neither were many other members( it had been called suddenly). After the shuffling around and re voting, it ended up that out of four key roles- namely chair, vice chair, secretary and

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Treasurer, three of these were filled by school governors. Does anyone know if this is allowed?
sorry for state of my post, I'm using my mobile as pc has gone off!

giveup

Sounds dodgy to me. I was a school governor and I think it would have been frowned upon.What does the constitution of the PTFA say. Is the chair of governors invoved,if not have a word with him/her.

boxtops

I agree with giveup, look at your constitution.

boxtops

... I think there is a potential conflict of interest there.

EDDIE51

Does sound dubious , why was the meeting called suddenly ? and how many members were present ? did they have enough for a quorum ?
Parents can be goveners , but it sounds very dubious that they should also be in senior positions in the PTA.

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How would i get a copy of the constitution?

EDDIE51

The consitution must be available to all members , the school office will have a copy and the PTA secretary MUST have copies available for anyone who needs it.

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