Important Bylaws Information

    The 2025 fillable templates for unit, out of council unit, and councils are available. No other templates besides the 2025 version will be accepted.

    There are two methods for submitting bylaws through channels for updates:

    1. The FutureFundConnect electronic bylaws system
    2. Fillable 2025 PDF template and submittal form

    Submission of Unit, Out-of-Council Unit and Council bylaws via the FutureFund Connect platform: 

    1. Sign-in onto your FutureFundConnect Platform Unit Dashboard Page
    2. Click “TASK”
    3. In the upper right-hand corner, select “CREATE TASK”
    4. Select “UNIT BYLAWS” and click “SAVE”
    5. This will ASSIGN THE TASK to an officer and SET a DUE DATE
    6. To start making updates to bylaws: Click on “START THE PROCESS”
    7. Fill out the form and click “NEXT”
    8. Attach any additional Standing Rules documents
    9. Fill out the List of Amendments section
    10. Review the draft document and verify the information is accurate and correct.
    11. Click the “SUBMIT FOR REVIEW” button
    12. Your bylaws are now at your council or district (if out of council unit) for review and approval

    For more information, please check out the FutureFundConnect Bylaws Submittal presentation:

    FDPTA FutureFundConnect Unit Bylaws Submissions

    Submission of unit, out of council unit, and council bylaws via fillable 2025 PDF templates:

    1. The unit president, parliamentarian, or other officer designated by the president will request a copy of the current fillable bylaws document from the council or district PTA. The current standard bylaws template must be used for all submissions.
    2.  The designated officer will enter proposed changes into the submittal form and bylaws fillable template
    3. After all proposed changes have been entered as approved by the executive board, the designated officer signs off on the submittal form and forwards it to the the submittal form and the bylaws template to council or district (if out of council unit) for review and approval

    Questions about bylaws, parliamentary procedure, nominating committee and the election of officers?  Contact First District Parliamentarian, Lenka Kendall, at Parliamentarian@pta1.org.

    Important Information for PTA Leaders

    Below are some helpful resources for all PTA leaders:

    Types of PTA Meetings

    Eight Steps to Making a Motion

    Sample PTA Meeting Agenda and Phrases to Use