Madison PTO Proposed Bylaw Change
The Madison PTO is proposing the following edits to Article III of their bylaws. Please reach out to board@madison-pto.com with questions or comments. Voting on the proposed change will occur at the March 3 PTO meeting in the Madison Media Center from 6:30-8pm.
Proposed Changes in red:
ARTICLE III
MEMBERSHIP
SECTION 1. VOTING MEMBERSHIP Every parent or guardian within Madison Elementary is automatically eligible to become a voting member of the PTO. There are no dues for membership in PTO. Voting membership will be established when the parent or guardian:
- Completes and submits a signed application form to the PTO Secretary; OR
- Attends the September meeting or 2 other meetings; OR
- Attends the September meeting or 2 other meetings, is a staff member of Madison Elementary AND a guardian of a child that attends Madison Elementary during the current school year; AND
- The PTO board has voted to approve the membership. Voting privileges will begin at the next meeting after their application has been approved and be valid for the remainder of the school year.
Current bylaws can be found here.
Fundraising
The mission and purpose of the PTO is to help ALL students at Madison. To further that goal, here are some of the ways you can help us raise funds.
★ Dinner Night Out - Don’t feel like cooking dinner? Keep an eye out for our Dinner
Night Out events. A portion of your purchase will be donated to the Madison PTO from
participating restaurants.
★ Donation Matching - Some employers have a program for matching donations earned
and/or hours of volunteering. Be sure to check with your company to see if you can
double your efforts! Contact Treasurer@madison-pto.org if you or your employer have questions
about how you can reach Madison PTO with your donation match.
★ Box Tops for Education - No more clipping needed. Download the app now and don’t
miss a single box top. The app is available on Apple and Android phones. Simply create
an account and search Blaine, MN to find Madison Elementary. Scan your receipt and
you’re done! Don’t toss your paper box tops- if you still find them on items please send
them in to school.
Thank you for supporting these programs to help Madison Elementary!