Someone in this group needs to yell "Time Out!" and ask everyone to pause for a moment because things seem to be spiraling out of control. It sounds like the problem began when one board member asked another to institute some standard financial practices. So, that's the first issue. Groups should be using some of the tactics along the lines of those you mention. We have a great article on 5 Smart Financial Controls that you might find helpful. Secondly, a group should not get rid of a board member because of any petition. There should be a formal procedure to follow, including a vote, which should be outlined in your bylaws. Typically, board members are asked to leave because of a pattern of inappropriate conduct or a serious incident, like theft, not because of a disagreement. Can your group find a way to reassess the whole blow-up? At a minimum, there needs to be a board meeting where issues can be raised and hashed out. Consider having a mediator at that meeting (perhaps the school principal could help) if feelings are still too raw and issues may be hard to discuss. Another helpful article is this piece on building consensus. Good luck and let us know how it goes.
- Rose H
Links in this post:
5 Smart Financial Controls: http://http/pto-today-articles/article/395-5-smart-financial-controls
building consensus.: https://www.ptotoday.com/http:/pto-today-articles/article/179-from-controversy-to-consensus