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president moving...help

20 years 7 months ago #99188 by Michelle B
Sometimes the bylaws will state that anyone serving on the elected board must have a child attending the school. If you have that provision then you stand behind that when asking for her resignation. (There may also be meeting attendance rules that after a few meetings, you can use) I know that some states have statutes that will allow an organization to remove an officer with or without cause. Ideally your board should outline your concerns and ask for a resignation. If that doesn't work then you do want to follow Robert's Rules (Chapter XX)but this outlines essentially an impeachment and you may not want to go through all that. It might be better to ride out the year and vote her out at the end.
20 years 7 months ago #99187 by mom1967
Replied by mom1967 on topic RE: president moving...help
no, she is moving to another city nowhere near our school or district. It is a big concern because her kids will definetely not be attending our school in the future and we don't think she will give it her best. She has shown no enthusiasm or initiative towards our school.
20 years 7 months ago #99186 by Michelle B
I think I need a bit more information. Is she moving out of the school she's currently zoned for? Will her kids still be attending this school?
If so, then I don't think you have too much to worry about. She may have plenty of help to move (churches, friends) She may be one of those people who plans ahead and is packing boxes in all of her spare time. Regardless of whether there is even a problem to worry about, I always tell new board members, (as it was told to me) your #1 duty is to find your replacement, if you were hit by a truck tomorrow, could someone come in and take over and KNOW what to do? You should always have someone who knows enough to step in because let's face it, the unexpected happens all the time.
If she's not moving out of the school, I wouldn't worry too much about it ;) and if she expresses that she can do the job, be prepared, but trust her that she knows what she is doing. You might just be surprised!
20 years 7 months ago #99185 by C. Brooks
Replied by C. Brooks on topic RE: president moving...help
I agree with theMetzyMom. Ask her to keep a journal type thing of events she has started on already and talk to her about plans your group is working on. The year I was elected pres was because the President had to quit in November because of personal reasons, she was not available very much so I pretty much had to figure things out on my own, I think our group came out on top but I made notes on everything from that point on, it helped me alot for the next year and I hope it helped the current prez. I think the most important thing is communication, whether she is moving or not.
20 years 7 months ago #99184 by TheMetzyMom
Replied by TheMetzyMom on topic RE: president moving...help
What do your bylaws say?

My personal opinion is this: If she is doing a good job, let her do it until she resigns or moves. If it were me, I'd simply ask her what the group should do to help make the transition from her presidency to whomevers. Suggest ideas like maybe electing a co-veep now, so that the veep you now have can move up without having to worry about spending time bringing the new veep up to speed (that sounds more confusing in writing than it really is...lol...).

Her home may not sell for months, even years. As my grandmother used to say, "Don't Borrow Trouble", but I'd plan ahead anyway.

On the other hand, if she is doing a chitty job, look to Roberts Rules (if your bylaws say zip), or to one of the more experienced posters in this forum. ;)

Good Luck!
20 years 7 months ago #99183 by mom1967
president moving...help was created by mom1967
Our president is planning on moving. She has assumed the position, but her house is for sale and has made it clear they will move as soon as it sells. She has no intentions of resigning, and our group is very concerned about the coming year? Any suggestions on how to handle the situation?
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