Developed by

Anna M. WeselakNational PTA Past President

2010

Boardsmanship1.Why Boards are

Important2.Legal Responsibilities3.Ethical Behavior

Why Boards are Important?

They are required by LawThey help fulfill the organization’s mission

Fiduciary responsibilities

Legal ResponsibilitiesDuty of ObedienceDuty of CareDuty of Loyalty

Legal ResponsibilitiesDuty of ObedienceBe faithful to the organization’s

mission.

Legal ResponsibilitiesDuty of ObedienceDuty of CareThe level of competence that is expected of a board member.

Legal ResponsibilitiesDuty of ObedienceDuty of CareDuty of LoyaltyA standard of faithfulness to the organization

Ten Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards 1. Follow the organization’s mission and purposes2. Elect the president3. Support the president4. Ensure effective planning5. Ensure adequate resources6. Manage resources effectively7. Determine, monitor, and strengthen the

organization's programs and services8. Enhance the PTA’s public image9. Ensure legal and ethical behavior and maintain

accountability10. Recruit and orient new board members and

assess board performance

Ethics – A definition A system of moral principles or values; the rules or standards governing conduct.

Ethical BehaviorDecision MakingLeadingModeling

4 Ethics Challenges1. Knowing what’s right2. Doing what’s right3. Managing competing rights4. Everything counts

--Eric Harvey/Scott Airitam

Ethics 4 Everyone

Leading to Ethics – 10 Strategies1. Build Values and Ethics Awareness2. Hold People Accountable3. Lead by Example4. Use Values To Drive Decisions5. Ensure In-Sync Policies and Practices6. Provide Values and Ethics Education7. Pay attention to perceptions8. Focus on Steady, Incremental Change9. Engage and Promote Ethical People10.Encourage Initiative

PTA MissionA powerful voice for all childrenA relevant resource for families and

communitiesA strong advocate for the education and well

being of every child

PTA Purposes

“Begin with the end in mind.”

--Steven Covey