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