How to Establish and Maintain a Club at Miami Arts Charter School

To start and sustain an official student club or organization at MAC, the following steps must be completed:

1. Secure a Faculty Sponsor
   Identify a teacher who agrees to serve as the club sponsor and oversee all meetings.
   
   
2. Submit Club Application via Operoo
   Complete and submit the Club Application Form through Operoo for review by the Activities Director. The Director and/or Administration reserves the right to approve or deny any club at their sole discretion.
   
   
3. Elect Student Leadership
   Once approved, clubs must elect officers such as a President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary to lead and represent the organization.
   
   
4. Maintain a Club Binder
   A current and complete club binder must be kept in the Activities Office and submitted at the end of the school year. Failure to maintain the binder may result in the club’s deactivation.
   
   The binder must include:
   
5. • Approved Club Application Form
     
   • Club Constitution (must include by-laws, officer removal clause, and member removal clause—removal of an officer does not imply removal from membership; all members must receive a copy)
     
   • Mission Statement
     
   • List of Officers
     
   • Officer Contracts
     
   • Meeting Minutes
     
   • Club Activity Log/Report (submitted via Operoo each time a meeting or event takes place)
     
     
5. Club Dues (If Applicable)
   Clubs may collect dues upon approval. Dues must:
   
6. • Be outlined in the club constitution/by-laws
     
   • Be declared at the start of the school year
     
   • Remain consistent throughout the year
     
   • Follow all school accounting procedures for deposit into the club account

For more information, see the Activities Handbook. (LINK TO THE HANDBOOK PAGE)