Programs + Events

Business of the Association

GENERAL MEETINGS

General meetings allow California State PTA to conduct the business of the association, hear inspiring speakers, and celebrate the past, present, and future of the California State PTA. Let your voice be heard through the debates on the resolutions. Come and vote on resolutions, bylaws, and legislative policies that will guide our association into the future. General meetings offer an opportunity for PTA members to shape the direction of the California State PTA.

A Motion Review Station will be located at the back of the general Meeting room to assist delegates during the consideration of business items.

MOTIONS, DEBATING & VOTING

  • Only properly accredited delegates may introduce motions, debate, or speak at the designated microphones, and vote. Voting cards must be used by delegates when voting during business meetings.
  • A delegate wishing to speak shall go to the appropriate microphone, present their voting card and delegate badge to the authorized microphone attendant, and await recognition by the chair.
  • All main motions and amendments must be presented in writing on California State PTA motion forms, which may be obtained at the Motion Review Station.
  • Debate on motions shall be limited to four speakers on each side of the question.
  • No item of business may be on the floor for more than 30 minutes.

RESOLUTION AND LEGISLATION PLATFORM

Hearings are your opportunity to learn more about the business of the association. Business includes resolutions and legislation platform. Everyone is welcome to attend. Voting delegates, plan to attend one of the hearings held per the schedule on this page.

Attending one of these sessions is an opportunity to decide if you wish to submit an Intent to Amend form. These amendments may strengthen or clarify the business of the association.

There are only two ways to submit an intent to amend:

  • In hearings, voting delegates can submit amendments to the resolutions, and legislation platform using an Intent to Amend form.
  • At the motion review station by the end of the first general meeting session.

HEARING SCHEDULE

  • Legislation Platform Hearing: Friday, May 3 from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Resolution Hearing 1: Friday, May 3 from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Resolution Hearing 2: Saturday, May 4 from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Resolution Hearing 3: Sunday, May 3 from 7:30 AM to 8:15 AM

For the most up-to-date hearings schedule including hearing topics, registered attendees can check the convention app.