(a) They shall organize in January of each year by electing a president and a secretary and shall meet in January, June and September and at such other times as they may prescribe.

(b) They shall keep themselves informed as to the teaching force, activities and other needs of such school, and advise with the superintendent thereof in relation thereto.

(c) They shall report to the commissioner on all matters affecting its welfare, with special reference to the physical condition of the school plant—repairs, replacements, new buildings, equipment—and other special needs and activities of such school, and they shall make such recommendations with relation thereto as they shall deem proper.