Booster Club Definition
Booster Clubs are defined as any parental (i.e., P.T.A.) or community support group recognized by the MVSD Board of Education that provides services, awards, funds and/or equipment for school district sponsored programs. These programs shall include, but are not necessarily limited to, athletic and nonathletic as well as interscholastic and extracurricular programs.
Booster Club By-Law Information
Booster Club By-Laws Must Be Provided that Minimally Include the Following:
The Official Name of the Organization, Group or Club
The Club’s Purpose
The Club’s Membership Eligibility Criteria
A specific statement that there shall be no discrimination regardless of race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, marital status, pregnancy or handicap/disability.
Dues, if any
Names and Titles of all Club Officers
The Duties of the Officers
By-Laws, upon adoption, must be submitted in order to be recognized by the MVSD Board of Education. Any alterations to adopted By-Laws must be communicated to the Athletic Office immediately.
Booster Club Leadership
Booster Clubs do not have the authority to direct the duties of a school district employee and/or approved volunteers. The schedule of contests, rules for participation and other team matters are under the jurisdiction of the school district administration and its coaches.
Any changes in Booster Club Leadership must be immediately reported to the Athletic Office in writing.
Participation in the Booster Club does not provide an advantage toward playing time, selection of positions, jersey numbers, input on playing strategy, etc.
Should the Board of Education deem that the efforts or activities of the Booster Club are not in the best interest of the District and its students, the authorization to operate the Booster Club may be withdrawn.
Booster Club Annual Financial Reports
Booster Club Financial Reports are due annually to the Athletic Office by August 1st for inclusion in our state-mandated Act 82 Report. Financial Report templates are available by request through the Athletic Office.
The most recent Act 82 Report will be accessible on the Athletic Web Site by November 1st each year.
Booster Club Annual Financial Reports must be accompanied by a letter signed by the President & Treasurer attesting that Booster Club finances are in good standing and have been reviewed and submitted by the Treasurer.
Booster Club Financial Audits may be mandated at any time by the MVSD Board of Education.
