Special General Meeting

11th June, 6.30pm - 7.10pm

Registration closes on 9th June.

We welcome all parents and teachers to join our Special General Meeting.

We'll be discussing activities and fundraising for the period of January 2025 to May 2025, gathering input and ideas for future plans, and most importantly - seeking to adopt a new consitution (governing document).

Watch our 5-min intro

In 5 minutes, find out:

What the PTA is
Why we exist
What we do
How you can help

Hello from the PTA.mov

Register to attend

Please register using this form and we'll send the virtual meeting invite via email by 10th June.

Can't make this meeting? Not to worry, we'll record the minutes and share afterwards for all members to review.

Adoption of a new Constitution

The PTA will be discussing at the SGM, the adoption of the ParentKind Constitution - to replace our current constitution.

During the meeting, we will ask for any questions or feedback, before putting the proposal to adopt a new Constitution to a vote. Note: only elected Officers can vote, but we value the input and feedback from our members as it is our role to represent the parent community in this PTA.

If you have any questions or feedback in the meantime, you can contact us at hello@wilsteadpta.com.

Current Constitution

Proposed Constitution

Rationale for adopting this Constitution is due to:

Our existing Constitution presents a conflict of interest (clause 7), as teachers should not be permitted to vote within a PTA.
Our existing Constitution creates confusion (clause 10), as a Vice Chair is mentioned, but not listed as an elected Officer.
Our existing Constitution is conflicted (clause 16), as is suggests parents of children who have left the school can continue to be members. This is not possible as that would require the charity to be a Parent-Teacher and Friends Association, rather than a PTA.
The ParentKind Constitution is clearer and more comprehensive.
The ParentKind Constitution is pre-approved by the Charities Commission, so provides a seamless switch-over process.

Outline agenda

Chair's report

Summary of activities in the period

An introduction to the PTA

Highlights

Feedback

Plans

Treasurer's report

Opening balance

Money raised

Costs incurred

Current balance

Election of Secretary

Adoption of new Constitution

Review proposals for spending funds

Any other business

Election of a new Secretary

One of our long-serving PTA members Gemma, stepped back from her Officer position as Secretary earlier this year. This leaves us with a vacancy to fill with one of our current members, that's you - fellow parents!

What does being a Secretary involve?

Manage the day-to-day communications of the PTA.

Manage the PTA's correspondence.

Product minutes for each meeting.

Who makes a good Secretary?

You're well organised and communicate well.

You're a good listener and record keeper.

If you'd like to nominate yourself for this position, please complete the form below.

Nomination form

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