BAGNEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GOVERNING COUNCIL

CONSTITUTION AND BY LAWS

SY 2009-2010
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Name
Interpretation- Defecation of terms
Object
Power of the Governing Council
Functions of the Councils
Functions of the Principal in the Governing Council
Membership
Term of Office
Office Holders and Executive Committee
a. Appoinment
b. Removal from Office
c. The Chairperson
d. The Secretary
e. The Teasurer
10. Vacancies
11. Meetings
a. General Meeting of the School Community
b. Council Meetings
c. Special/Emergency Meetings
d. Voting
12. Proceeding of the Council
a. Meetings
13. Election of Councilors
a. Eligibility for nomination for election
b. Eligibility to vote
c. Conduct of Elections for Parent Councilors
d. Notice of Election
e. Election Without Ballot
f. Declaration of Election
g. Nomination and Appoinment of Councilors
14. Minutes
15. Committees
1. NAME
The name of the council is Bagnen Elementary School Governing Council
2. Interpretation
In the constitution, unless the contrary intention appears.
Chairperson
Means the presiding member of the council.
Council
- Means the Bagnen Elementary School Governing Council.
Councilors
- Are the members of the council.
Department
- Means the Department of Education.
Fiscal Year
- Mean the year ending 31 December.
General Meeting - Means a public meeting of school community.
Government School Means a school established for the purpose of providing
courses of instruction in preschool, primary or secondary
education.
Majority
- Means more than half the total number.

Parent

- In relation to the school, means the parent pupils attending the

school.
School Head
- Means the head of the teachers of the school.
School Community
- Means all parents, pupils and staff of the school and all other
Persons who have a legitimate interest in or connection with the
School.
School Improvement Plan Means the plan collaboratively made and formulated by the
school stakeholders improve the school.
Special Resolution
- Of the council means a resolution for the purposes of amending
the constitution or removing an office holder from office,
passed by a duly convened meeting of the council if:
(a) At least 30 days written notice has been given to the
resolution as a special resolution; and
(b) it is passed by the majority of not less than three quarter of
councilors who vote in person or by proxy at that meeting.
3. Object/Aim
The council aims to involve the school community/stakeholders in the
school governance to strengthen and support public education in the community.
4. Powers of the Governing council vested by the DepEd and LGU
a. Endorse the School Improvement Plan (SIP) together with the school Head.
b. Be informed of the School Based MOOE and SEF funds allocated to school.
c. Approves school-level policies (to be determined)
d. Resolves school-level matters (to be determined)
e. Approves official school profile (basic data set describing the school
operations)
5. Functions of the Council
5. a. In the context of the Councils joint responsibility with the principal for the
governance of the school, the council must perform the following functions:
5.1.1 Involves the community in the governance of the school by:
(a) Providing a focus and a forum for the involvement of parents and school
community.
(aa) Ascertaining the educational needs of the local community and the
attitude of the local community to educational developments within the
school; and
(aaa) Ensuring that the cultural and social diversity of the community are
Considered and particular needs are appropriately identified.
5.1.2 Sets the broad direction and vision of the school.
5.1.3 Conducts strategic planning for the school.
5.1.4 Monitors and review the school improvement plan
5.1.5 Raises money for school-related purpose
5.1.6 Exercise its functions in accordance with legislation, administrative
instructions and the constitution.
6. Functions of the Principal in the Council
The functions of the Principal in Council are the following:
6.1. The principal is answerable to the DepEd for providing educational
leadership in the school and for other general responsibilities which are
reasonable.
6.2. The Principal must also:
6.2.1. Implement the school Improvement Plan and school policies.
6.2.2. Provide accurate and timely reports, information and advice relevant
to the councils functions;
6.2.3. Report on learning care, training and participation outcomes.
6.2.4. Supervise and promote staff and teachers development.

6.2.5. Be responsible for the financial, physical and human resources

management of the school.
6.2.6. Be an-official member of council with full voting rights.
6.2.7. Chair the first meeting of the council held for the purpose receiving
nominations from nominating bodies, the direct appointment of
councilors by the council and the election office holders.
6.2.8. Contribute or be consulted for the formulation of the agenda of the
council meeting.
7. Membership
7.1. Bagnen Elementary School Governing Council composed of 23
Councilors including.
1 Principal of the school
10 Elected parents of the school
6 Staff of the school (Nominated by the staff)
2 Pupils of the school (Nominated by the pupils)
3 Local Government Officials
2 Division office Representative
7.2. The majority of councilors elected must be parents of the school.
8. Term of Office
8.1. Elected parent councilors will be appointed for an a term not exceeding
Two years, except in the case of the first council only, where one-half of
the parent councilors elected at the annual general meeting of the
school will be elected for a term not exceeding one year.
8.2. A person nominated by an affiliated committee will be nominated
for term not exceeding two years.
8.3. Any councilor nominated by the pupils representative council or elected
by the body of pupils will hold office for a term not exceeding one year
or until the nomination is revoked, in writing by the nominating body.
8.4. A councilor elected by the staff of the school will hold office for a term
no exceeding one year or subject to being a member of the staff
of the school.
8.5. Each councilor directly appointed by the council, will serve a period
not exceeding two years.
8.6. Upon expiry term of office, each councilor will remain incumbent
until the position is declared vacant at annual general meeting.
8.7. Councilors are eligible for subsequent re-election, re-nomination or
re-appointment.
9. Office Holders and Executive Committee
9.1 Appointment
9.1.1. The office holders of the council are the chairperson,
deputy chairperson, secretary, assistant secretary, and treasurer.
9.1.2. The chairperson must not be a member of the staff of the school.
9.1.3. The treasurer must not be a member of the staff of the school.
9.1.4. The council may appoint an executive holders and the
principal which is to;
(i)
(ii)

Meet to carry out business delegated to or referred by

the council; and
Repot to subsequent council meetings.

9.2. Removal From Office

9.2.1. The position of any office holder absent in five consecutive
Executive meetings without leave of absence automatically
becomes vacant. Acceptance of an apology at the executive
committee meeting will be deemed a grant of such leave.
9.2.2. An office holder of the council may be removed from office
but not from membership of the council, provided that;
(i) At least 30 days, written notice is given to all councilors and
to the office holders concerned, of any proposed resolution,
giving reasons for the proposed removal;
(ii) The office holder is given the right to be heard at the council
meeting.
(iii) Voting on the special resolution is by secret ballot.
9.3. The Chairperson
9.3. 1. The Chairperson must:
(i)
Call preside at meeting of the council and the executive
committee.
(ii)
In consultation with principal and secretary, prepare agenda
For all council meetings;
(iii)
Include on the agenda any item requested by the principal;
(iv)
Facilitate full and balanced participation in meeting all
Councilors and decide on the manner in which meetings are
Conducted and matters of orders.
(v)
Report at the annual general meeting on the proceeding
and operations of the council.
9.3.2. The chairperson must act as a spokesperson on behalf of
the council unless an alternative spokesperson has been appointed
by the council. The spokesperson may only comment on council
matters.
9.3.3. In the chairperson absences or inability to act, the deputy
Chairperson must undertake any role or functions normally
fulfilled by the chairperson.
9.3.4. If the chairperson and deputy chairperson of the council
are absent or unable to preside at a meeting, a councilor elected
by the council must preside.
9.4. The Secretary
9.4.1. The secretary must ensure that notices of meetings are given
in accordance with the provisions of this constitution;
9.4.2. The secretary is responsible for ensuring the maintenance and
Safekeeping of:
(i)
The constitution and the code of practice of the council
(ii)
Official record of the business of the council and register
Of minutes of meetings.
(iii)
Copies of notices, a file of correspondence and record of
Submissions or reports made by or on behalf of the council
(iii)
Register of Councilors
(iv)
Contract or agreement entered into by the council; and
(v)
Copies of the policies of the council.
9.4.3. The secretary must ensure that the copies of the constitution and
the code of practice are available for public inspection at the
school during normal school hours, and that any copies requested
are provided.

9.4.4. Prior to each meeting, the secretary must ensure that a copy of
the meeting agenda is forwarded to each councilor.
9.4.5. The secretary must conduct the official correspondence to the
Council.
9.4.6. The secretary must ensure that the minutes of meetings are recorded
and forwarded to each councilor prior to the next meeting as
prescribe in the councils operating procedures.
9.5.

The Treasurer
9.5.1. The treasurer must be the chairperson of the finance committee
of the council and preside at the meeting of the committee.
9.5.2. The Treasurer must:
(i)
Ensure that council ceases when the councilor:
(ii)
Provide relevant financial reports at council meetings
(iii)
Present the council audited accounts to the annual general
Meeting.

10. Vacancies
10.1. Members of the council ceases when the councilor;
10.1.1. Dies
10.1.2. Or in case of an elected councilor or a councilor nominated
or appointed for a term, completes a term of office and is not reelected, re-nominated or re-appointed
10.1.3. Ceases to hold office in accordance with 8.2.2. and 8.3;
10.1.4. In the case of a member nominated by the staff of the school; is no
longer a staff member of the school; or
10.1.5. Resigns by written notice to the council; or
10.1.6. Is removed by the department; or
10.1.7. Is declared bankrupt or applies for the benefits of a law for the
relief of involvement debtors; or
10.1.8. Has bee convicted of any offense prescribe by administrative
instruction; or
10.1.9. Is absent from five consecutive council meetings without leave of
absence approved by the council. Acceptance of an apology at a
council meeting will be deemed a grant of such leave.
10.2. The council may appoint a person to temporarily fill a casual vacancy in
its membership until a councilor can be elected, nominated or appointed
in accordance with this constitution.
11. Meetings
11.1. General Meeting of the School Community
11.1.1. All persons within the school community are eligible to attend
general meetings of the school community and note no any
matters proposed for resolution.
11.1.2. The chairperson of the council must call and preside at general
meetings of the school community, the timing to be agreed
between the council chairperson and the principal of the school.
11.1.3. At least 14 days written notice of the meeting must be given to
the school community by the means generally used to
communicate with school community. The notice must specify
the date, time and place of the meeting.
11.1.4. A general meeting must be held:
(i)
at least once annually (the annual general Meeting) to
present reports, to elect parents to the council and/or
declare election results.

(ii)

For any other reason relating to the affairs, functions or

membership of the council, determined by agreement
between the council chairperson and the principal.
11.2. Council Meeting
11.2.1. The council must meet at least twice in each school term
or every year.
11.2.2. Notice of the meeting must be given at the previous
council meeting or by at least 7 days written notice other
notice as the council may determine.
11.3. Special or Emergency Meetings
11.3.1 The chairperson of the council may call a special or an
emergency meeting of the council by written request
from at least 3 councilors.
11.3.2. Notice of meeting must be given by written notice to all
councilors within reasonable time, setting out the time,
date, place and object of the meeting.
11.4. Voting
11.4.1. Voting must be by show of hands;
11.4.2. For purposes of voting on a special resolution, each
councilor is entitled to appoint another councilor as
her/his proxy by notice in the form issued as an
administrative instruction.
12.Proceedings of the Council
12.1. Meetings
12.1.1 The quorum for the council meeting is a majority of the
Filed Positions of the council.
12. 1.2. If at the expiration of 30 minutes after the appointed time
For the meeting there is no quorum arrived at, the meeting
Must stand adjourned to such time and places as those
councilors present determine.
12. 1.3. Expert in the case of a special resolution, a decision of the
Majority of those councilors present and eligible to vote
Is the decision of the council.
12.1.4. The chairperson must have a deliberate vote only. In the
Event of an equality of votes, the chairperson does not
have second casting vote and the motion must be taken
to be defeated.
13. Election of Councilors
13.1. As provided in 7.2 and 7.3, all persons who are presents
of school are eligible for nomination for election as a councilor.
13.2. Eligibility to vote only parents of the school may vote to elect
parent representative to the council.
13.3. Conduct of elections for parent representatives to the council
the principal must facilitate election of parent councilors by one
of the following methods, as determined by the council:
(i)
(ii)

An election at a general meeting of the community; or

A postal ballot of the parents of the school

13.4. Notice of Election

13.4.1. The timetable for an election must be determined by
the council in consultation with the principal
13.4.2. Notice for the date and time of an election must
be specified by the principal by the means generally
used to communicate with the school community.

13.4.3. The notice must fix the period during which nominations
For election as councilors must be accepted and outline
the process to be followed.
13.4.
4 In consultation with the council, the principal
must
determine the form of nominations and the period
during which nominations will be accepted.
13.4. 5. A nomination for election as a councilor must be:
(i) In a form approved by the principal; and
(ii) Received by the principal at or before the time
the nomination is due.
13.5. Election Without Ballot
If the number of persons nominated is the same or less than
the number of vacancies to be filed by election, the principal
may declare that the vacancy or vacancies has or have been
filled by the person or persons nominated.
13.6. Declaration of Election
13.6.1.The principal must declare the candidate or candidates
Elected to fill up vacancies:
(i)
at a general meeting of the school community;
or
(ii)
in the form generally used to communicate
with school community.
13.6.2. The new council comes into operation at the
declaration of the filed up vacancies.
13.7. Nomination and Appointment of Councilors
13.7.1. As soon as is practicable after the declaration of the
results of an election, the principal calls and presides
at the first council meeting.
13.7.2. The first meeting of the council must be adjourned to
A date decided by the meeting if the purpose of the
Meeting is not achieved.
14. Minutes
14.1. Proper minutes of any council meeting, the annual general meeting
and general meetings of the school community must be entered into
books kept for that purpose.
14.2. The minutes must be read at the next respective annual, general or
Council meeting and signed by the chairperson of the meeting at
which the proceedings took place or by the chairperson of the
subsequent meeting.
145.3. Upon reasonable notice, the books containing the minutes of any
Meeting must be made available for inspection by any councilor.
15. Committees
15. 1. Committees
The council may appoint committees, composed of councilors
Both councilors and non-councilors, which will meet as direct
By the council.
15.2. Terms of Reference

The council must specify terms of reference for it s committees.

15. 2.1
Curriculum Committee
Curriculum committee must be created to ensure strict
implementation of the curriculum and consider views and
recommendation of pupil and parents.
15. 2.2. Beautification Committee
This committee is in-charge of the maintenance and
Beautification of the school.
15.2.3.

Ways and Means Committee

Ways and means Committee will take charge of the minor
problems that may possible arise in the school particularly
on management.

15. 2.4.

Project Implementation Committee

This committee will implement, monitor and assess projects.

15.2.5.

Pupils Disciplines Committee

Pupils discipline committee is organized to support
the existing school committee.

Membership of Committees
Curriculum Committee (3 Members)
Beautification Committee (3 Members)
Ways and Means Committee (3 Members)
Pupils Disciplines Committee (4 Members)
Community Linkages Committee (4 Members)

CONSTITUTION AND BY LAWS

BAGNEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PR E AM B LE
We, parents, guardians and teachers/employees of the Bagnen Elementary
School in order to bind ourselves in to an association that shall reflect our ideals;
conserve and promote our general welfare; do hereby promulgate this constitution and
by-laws.
ARTICLE I- NAME
Sec. 1. This association shall be known as Parent Teacher Association (PTA) of Bagnen
Elementary School.
Sec. 2. The office shall be located at the Bagnen Elementary School.
ARTICLE II- AIMS
Sec. 1. To promote the general welfare and the best interest of the school, community
and members, the association shall endeavor to:
a. Enhance the prestige and dignity of education
b. Keep members and officers in close touch with one another for mutual growth
and benefit of the pupils.
c. Secure financial and /or materials needs of the school and the community.
Sec. 2. Establish and maintain closer cooperation and understanding between the school
and the community.
Sec. 3. Preserve and develop desirable values inherent to democratic reforms.
ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP
Sec. 1. All parents, guardians of school children who are officially enrolled at Bagnen
Elementary School and Teachers/employees are the regular members who are
oblige to pay membership fee and annual dues.
ARTICLE 1V DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF MEMBERS
Sec. 1. It shall be the duty and obligation of every member:
a. To be loyal and to be supportive to the aims of the association.
b. To attend meetings duly called for and participate in the deliberation of
agenda.
c. To register during election and to cast his/her vote honestly.
d. To contribute and/or participate in any consensus activity for the development
and welfare of the school and the community.
e. To pay their membership fee P______ and annual dues ________.
Sec. 2. Each member is obligated to abide the majority rule.
ARTICLE V OFFICERS AND ELECTION
Sec. 1. Officers shall be composed of the duly elected members from article III, sec. 1 on
A regular or special elections. It includes duly appointed officers during their term
of incumbency.
Sec. 2. Position to be elected at large by the assembly shall be 15 board of directors.

From among them a president, vice president, treasurer, auditor, press relation
officer, four business managers, and five sergeant at arms who shall be elected at
large from among the regular members. The secretary shall appointed by the
president.
Sec. 3. The manner of elections shall be by raising of hands or by secret balloting.
Sec. 4. Qualified candidates in accordance with article III, sec. 1, on any office may
either file their certificate of candidacies with the secretary at least one (1) day
before election day, or may be nominated from the floor immediately preceding
the election.
Sec. 5. Regular elections shall be held any day on the first week of July.
Sec. 6. In case of permanent disability, removal or death of an elected officers, six
months before a regular election, his position shall be declared vacant and special
election shall be called within thirty (30) days after the vacancy occurs.
ARTICLE V1- TERM OF OFFICE
Sec. 1. Duly elected officers shall serve for a term of one (1) year and shall be eligible for
one re-election immediately following his term. No PTA officer thereof serve
more than two consecutive terms.
Sec. 2. An elected officer to fill up a vacated position shall serve only the unexpired
portion of the term.
Sec. 3. Elected and qualified officer shall begin their term on the first Monday of August
immediately following their election unless otherwise provided.
ARTICLE V11- MEETINGS
Sec. 1 following the general election, PTA officers shall meet at least once every four (4)
Months. Special meeting may be called at any time by the president or upon
petition of the majority of its members.
Sec. 2. Annual general assembly meeting shall be held on the last week of June or any
date and place designated by the president.
Sec. 3. Special meeting maybe called at any convenient time, place and date by
the president or majority officers/members.
ARTICLE V111- ORDER OF BUSINESS
Sec. 1. The order of the business in any meeting shall be:
a. Roll call
b. Calling the meeting to order
c. Reading and approval of the minutes of the last meeting
d. Report of the Treasurer
e. Report of the different committees
f. Unfinished business
g. New business
h. Adjournment
Sec. 2. For the orderly conduct of the meetings and guidance in parliamentary
procedures, the association shall adopt its own parliamentary rules based on the Roberts
Rule of order
ARTICLE 1X POWERS, DUTIES AND QUALIFICATION OF OFFICERS
Sec. 1. The president shall have immediate management of the affairs of the association;

Shall countersign any disposition of PTA funds and/or property incurred in the
operation of the association as authorized. Call and presides over meetings; shall
report plans for implementation and achievements of the association; shall report
perform such other duties inherent in his office. Should be interested in the
performance of his work.
Sec. 2. The vice president shall take over in case of unavailability of the president. He
shall be vested with the power and authority inherent in said office. He should be
enthusiastic in his function.
Sec. 3. There shall be a secretary to the association who shall be appointed by the
president with the consent of the other officers. He keeps all records, minutes of
meetings, prepares reports and notices the president and/or officers may direct and
perform other functions inherent in his office. He must know how to read and
write; and have sufficient time and interest in his works.
Sec. 4. The Treasurer shall be the custodian of all funds and real property records of the
association; shall pay all obligations legally incurred through vouchers and/or
receipts authorized and approved by the association; shall have in his possession a
books of account. Shall post a bond with good and sufficient surety in an amount
and character to be determined from time to time by the association; prepares and
submits financial statements of the association during the officers or assembly
meetings or as needed. A working knowledge in accounting.
Sec. 5. The auditor shall examine and audit all accounts pertaining to receipts and
expenditures or uses of funds and properties owned or held in trust by or
pertaining to the association in accordance with rules and regulations. Shall
countersign reports of the treasurer and make certifications to the correctness of
the reports. He must have interest in his work and knowledge in examining books
and records.
Sec. 6. The Press Relation Officer shall take charge of the dissemination and publication
of matters in favor of the PTA; He shall be the liaison officer with other
organizations, abruption of people, between officer and members, and other
functions the PTA directs him. He must have interest in promoting the aims and
purpose of the PTA; and must know how to read and write.
Sec. 7. The Business Manager must posses cooperative and willingness attitudes towards
their duties. They shall coordinate in the management of occasional affairs such
as; preparation of the hall for the meeting, programs, and securing facilities
necessary during such occasions.
Sec. 8. The Sergeant at Arms shall be person of authority of the PTA. They shall
maintain peace and order during PTA meetings and occasions; shall inform
parent of absentee pupils; arrest school problem pupils; and shall perform other
duties as may be directed/by the PTA. They should posses punctuality and
promptness attitudes towards their tasks.
Sec. 9. The Secretary may participate in the deliberations but without voting privilege
during officers meeting.
Sec. 10. A four-fifth (4/5) vote among the active officers can recall an elected officer
who neglects his duties and functions or who transferred his residence to another
`barangay that he can not perform officially his functions, provided the officer
concerned was duly notified of his prior to his recall.
ARTICLE X COMMITTEES

Sec. 1. Special committees may be formed, and the members thereof shall be appointed
by the president with the consent of the majority of elected officers as the need
arises.
Sec. 2. Each committee shall be composed of (2) two or more members from
the community with any one of the officers as ex-official chairman.
ARTICLE X1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 1. The PTA of Bagnen Elementary School shall be the policy-making body of the
association which policies must be within the context of the Department of
Education and accepted customs and traditions of the community.
Sec. 2. Before the officers assume their term of offices, properties records and funds of
the association must have been turned over by the outgoing officers to the
incoming officers.
ARTICLE X11 FUNDS
Sec. 1. Voluntary contributions All projects of the PTA to be funded out of voluntary
contributions from their members shall be upon the recommendation of the
school administrator or principal of the need before approval of the board.
Sec. 2. Trust Funds All collection of dues and voluntary contributions shall be treated
as trust fund and deposited in a reputable banking institutions. The associations
Treasurer or his/her authorized representative shall undertake the collections and
issuance of its official receipt. All disbursements out of said collections shall be in
accordance with government accounting and auditing rules and regulations and
other applicable laws thereof.
Sec. 3. Financial Statement report A yearly financial statement report shall be
submitted by the association through its president, treasurer and auditor or shall
jointly sign the report copy furnished the school administrator. Without such
financial statement report, the school administrator or principal shall not authorize
the collection for the next school year.
ARTICLE X111 AMENDMENT
Sec. 1. This constitution and by-laws maybe amended, repealed of altered, in whole or in
part by a three-fourth (3/4 ) vote of all registered members of the association
present at any regular or special meeting duly called for the purpose, provided that
such action shall be plainly stated in the call or notice of its meeting.
Sec. 2. If for any reason, any provision of section of this constitution and by-laws be held
invalid, no other part, section or provision thereof shall be affected.
ARTICLE X1V TRANSITORY PROVISION
All elected officers shall serve until the next election as provided for in this
constitution and by-laws.
ARTICLE XV
This constitution and by-laws shall take effect upon approval and ratification.

C E R T I F I C AT I O N

That we, members of the committees, appointed to draft the foregoing

Constitution and By-Laws, would respectfully submit the same with the recommendation
that they be adopted as the constitution and by-laws of the Parent Teachers Association of
the Bagnen Elementary School.
Signed and respectfully submitted this 1st day of October , 2009.

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