Table of Contents

 

CONSTITUTION

Article    I.           NameÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ.         2

Article    II.          PurposesÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ         2

Article    III.                  MembershipÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ..                  2

Article    IV.         DuesÉÉ.ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ.                  3

Article    V.          CouncilÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ.          3

Article    VI.         OfficersÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ.                  4

Article    VII.        Standing CommitteesÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ         4

Article    VIII.      MeetingsÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ         5

Article    IX.         QuorumÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ.         5

Article    X.          AmendmentsÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ.         5

 

BY-LAWS

Article    I.           Elections/Voting (Officers and Delegates)ÉÉÉ..                  5

Article    II.          Duties of the Executive CommitteeÉÉÉÉÉÉ..        8

Article    III.                  Duties of Delegates and AlternatesÉÉÉÉÉÉ..                  10

Article    IV.         Duties of Representatives to the CouncilÉÉÉÉÉ..     10

Article    V.          Duties of CouncilÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ.          11

Article    VI.         Duties of CommitteesÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ...                  11

Article    VII.        MeetingsÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ         15

Article    VIII.      Rules of OrderÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ..                  15

Article    IX.         Recognition ReceptionÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ.          16

Article    X.          Retiring MembersÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ.                  16

Article    XI.         Membership RightsÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ..          16

Article    XII.        By-Laws ChangesÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ.         16

 

CONSTITUTION

 

ARTICLE I

NAME

 

The name of the organization shall be Frontier Central TeachersÕ Association completely unified with its affiliates.

 

 

ARTICLE II

PURPOSES

 

The purposes of the organization shall include the following:

  1. To work for the welfare of children, the advancement of public education, and the improvement of instruction.
  2. To develop and promote the adoption of such ethical practices, personnel policies, and standards of preparation and participation as mark a profession.
  3. To unify and strengthen the teaching profession, and to secure and maintain the salaries, retirement, tenure, professional and sick leave, and other working conditions necessary to support teaching as a profession.
  4. To enable members to speak with a common voice on matters pertaining to the teaching profession and to present their individual and common interest to the District administration, the Board of Education, the taxpayers of the District, and other legal authorities.
  5. To act as a teacher advocate, work to insure due process for every member, and diligently protect the rights of members.
  6. To hold property and funds, and to employ a staff for the attainment of these purposes.

 

 

ARTICLE III

MEMBERSHIP

 

Members of the FCTA regularly employed by, on leave from, on the DistrictÕs preferred eligibility list, or retired from the Frontier Central School District are eligible to become members of the Association and its affiliates.

  1. Frontier Central TeachersÕ Association, completely unified with its affiliates.
  2. Affiliation shall be determined as follows:
    1. A meeting will be held for the general membership at least one month before the proposed date for voting.  Any proposed changes will be discussed at this meeting.
    2. Voting procedures will be in accordance with the election procedures outlined in the By-Laws.

C.    Membership shall be classified as:

    1. Active:  Those currently employed and working within the District and paying membership dues.
    2. Leave of Absence:  Those currently on leave who are paying partial membership dues.
    3. Life:  Those retired from the FCTA and not paying membership dues.

D.   For the purpose of voting, only active members and members who are on a leave of absence and who have paid their partial dues in advance are eligible to vote.

 

 

ARTICLE IV

DUES

 

Active Member:

  1. Basic dues of the Association shall be paid by payroll deduction, personal check, draft, or money order.
  2. Active members paying their dues by check, draft, or money order must make their payment to the Treasurer no later than September 30.  Failure to make full payment by this date will result in the individual being assessed agency-fee.
  3. The basic dues shall be the amount as determined by the affiliate organizations, plus the LocalÕs dues.
    1. The LocalÕs dues shall be determined by the Executive Committee, and subject to Council approval.
    2. The amount to be deposited in the FCTA General Fund is to be determined by the Treasurer with the consent of the Council.
    3. The appropriate portion of this amount shall be used to pay the FCTA membersÕ dues to state and national affiliates.
  4. If a member of the Local not on payroll deduction leaves the Frontier system, the remaining dues shall be returned, if requested in writing by the individual.  The amount shall be based upon a ten-month year (September through June).
  5. The Council, at its discretion, may levy a special assessment to replenish or establish special funds not specifically designated in this Constitution.

 

Members on Leave of Absence:

  1. The partial dues of members on unpaid leave of absence must be paid by personal check, draft, or money order within 30 days of the first day of their unpaid leave.
  2. Failure to make full payment within the first 30 days of the beginning of the unpaid leave will result in the individual being removed from the membership rolls.
    1. Individuals who are removed from the membership roll will lose any insurance or other membership benefits they may currently be taking advantage of through our affiliations.
    2. Individuals who are removed from the membership roll will lose their right to vote.
  1. The partial dues shall be the amount as determined by the affiliate organizations.
    1. The Executive Committee may assess a partial amount for local dues for members on unpaid leave of absence with the approval of the Council.
  2. The amount of the assessment shall be based upon a ten-month year.  (September through June)

 

 

ARTICLE V

COUNCIL

 

  1. The Legislative Body shall be known as the Council
  2. The Council shall consist of the representatives elected by the active members in each building in the system.
    1. Members elected by the active members shall be known as Building Representatives.
  3. For the purpose of determining the number of building representatives from each building, the unit of apportionment shall be ten (10) or the major portion thereof.
  4. There shall be one building representative for each unit of apportionment.
    1. Each building having ten (10) or less members shall be entitled to one (1) building representative.
  5. Building representatives shall be elected by the membership in each building no later than the end of May each year, as vacancies occur, or when authorized by the Council.
    1. When situations develop, the Council shall be empowered to authorize an increase or decrease of representation from the buildings involved.
    2. When the position of one building representative becomes vacant, there shall be an election by the members in the building involved if more than one individual desires the position.
    3. Should a new building require representation on the Council, that building, regardless of its size, shall have one building representative until the next election as specified in this Constitution.
  6. The term of office shall be two (2) years, with approximately one-half (1/2) of the membership of the Council elected annually.

 

 

ARTICLE VI

OFFICERS

 

The officers of the Association shall consist of the following: (These will become effective after the election of 2008. Officers and their duties will remain as listed in the 2003 revisions.   Officers will assume the new duties on July 1, 2008.)

  1. President                                             D.   Recording/Corresponding Secretary
  2. 1st Vice-President                                E.   Treasurer
  3. 2nd Vice-President

 

 

ARTICLE VII

STANDING COMMITTEES

 

  1. Executive Committee
    1. The Executive Committee shall be made up of:

a.     The Association Officers

b.     Two Elementary School Representatives

1.     These representatives will be selected from and by the building representatives from the elementary buildings on the day of the first Council meeting in June.

2.     The term of office will be one (1) year beginning on July 1 of that year.

3.     Only building representatives who will be in office on July 1 of that year are eligible to run and vote.

c.     One Middle School Representative

1.     This representative will be selected from and by the building representatives from the middle school building(s) on the day of the first Council meeting in June.

2.     The term of office will be one (1) year beginning on July 1 of that year.

3.     Only building representatives who will be in office on July 1 of that year are eligible to run and vote. 

d.     One High School Representative

1.     This representative will be selected from and by the building representatives from the high school building(s) on the day of the first Council meeting in June.

2.     The term of office will be one (1) year beginning on July 1 of that year.

3.     Only building representatives who will be in office on July 1 of that year are eligible to run and vote.

  1. Appointed Committees
    1. Social Committee                                              3. Nominations Committee
    2. Scholarship Selection Committee                      4. Membership Committee

5.     Negotiations Committee                                  10. Labor Management Committee

6.     Grievance Committee                                      11. Professional Growth Appeals Committee

7.     Public Relations Committee                            12. Southtown TeachersÕ Center Committee

8.     Educational Issues Committee                         13. Health and Safety Committee

9.     Benefit Fund Committee                                 14. New Member Committee

                                                                              15. Health Care Review Committee

     

 

 

ARTICLE VIII

MEETINGS

 

There shall be two (2) regular General Meetings each school year as prescribed in the By-Laws.

 

 

ARTICLE IX

QUORUM

 

For general and special meetings of this Association, a quorum shall consist of twenty-five percent (25%) of the active membership.  The President may, using personal discretion, declare a quorum.

 

 

ARTICLE X

AMENDMENTS

 

A.   A meeting will be held for the voting membership at least one month before the proposed date of voting.  All proposed changes would be discussed at this meeting.

  1. Amendments to the Constitution must be made by at least a 2/3 vote, providing the amendments have been presented in writing to each voting member at least ten (10) days prior to the voting.

C.    For the purpose of voting, only active members and members who are on a leave of absence and who have paid their partial dues in advance are eligible to vote.

  1. The Executive Committee will appoint tellers.
  2. All members have the right to be present at the tabulation.

 

 


BY-LAWS

ARTICLE I

ELECTIONS/VOTING

A.  Voting

    1. All ballots will be cast in each building within the District.  The Association will provide locked ballot boxes in each of the buildings for this purpose.  All balloting will be by secret ballot.
    2. Balloting will be from the beginning of the contract workday to the close of that workday in accordance with the individual building schedule on the day designated for the balloting.
    3. Ballots will be distributed to each active member, or member who is on a leave of absence and paid their partial dues in advance, in the building in which the employee receives or would receive his/her payroll; however, ballots may be cast in any building in the district.
    4. All balloting will take place on a Friday.
    5. The building designee, immediately upon the close of balloting, will take all ballot boxes to a central location designated by the Nominations Chair.  After the ballot boxes have arrived, the designated tellers will open the boxes and the tabulation of ballots will take place.
    6. All members have the right to be present at the tabulation.

 

B.    Association officers and delegates to state and national affiliates:

1.   The Association shall elect its own officers and delegates to state and national affiliates.

2.   The election procedures shall follow the requirements of the Landrum-Griffin Act. The balloting will be held no later than May 15 and shall follow the procedures as prescribed in these By-Laws. Notification of the election shall be mailed first class to each memberÕs last known address at least three (3) weeks prior to balloting.  Notification will also appear on the website with a nominating petition.

3.     Candidates for office shall be nominated by the Nominations Committee and/or by individual members utilizing the appropriate forms.  Nominations will close five (5) workdays before the election.

a.     Official ballots containing the names of the candidate for each office shall be prepared by the Nominations Committee and distributed by the Head Building Representatives.  A blank line under each office shall be left on the ballot for the accommodation of Òwrite-inÓ votes.

b.     The candidates for President, 1st Vice President, and 2nd Vice President will be nominated together and elected as a slate.

c.     Any member who has met the requirements for, and wishes to become a write-in candidate for election must file with the Nominations Chairperson, a completed and signed nomination form no later than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the beginning of balloting.  This 24-hour period shall expire at 7:15 am on the last workday prior to the date of the election.

d.     If the election is uncontested after the write-in deadline, the Recording/Corresponding Secretary will cast one vote at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting.

4.     Each candidate for office should select one (1) teller to assist in the tabulation of the ballots.  The candidate should notify the Nominations Chair who that teller will be no later than 24 hours prior to the beginning of balloting.  The tellers will select from among themselves a head teller to supervise the overall operation.

5.     All members have the right to be present at the tabulation.

6.     The term of office shall be two (2) years.  New officers and delegates to state and national affiliates shall take office on July 1 following their election.

7.     In case of resignation or withdrawal of an officer the Council shall elect a successor for the unexpired term, except in the case of the Presidency; the 1st Vice President shall ascend to that office.  The successor shall take office immediately after the special election.

8.     Prerequisites for candidates:

a.   President, 1st Vice President, and 2nd Vice President

1.     Active member of the Association.

2.     Member of the Council within the past five (5) years or Member of any of the standing committees from Article VII B of the Constitution within the past five (5) years or Attended one or more leadership workshops sponsored by FCTA/NYSUT/NEA/AFT within the past five (5) years.

3.     Candidates signed consent on the nominations form.

b.   Recording/Corresponding Secretary

1.     Active member of the Association.

2.     Member of the Council within the past five (5) years.

3.     Candidates signed consent on the nominations form.

c.     Treasurer

1.     Active member of the Association.

2.     Member of the Council within the past five (5) years.

3.     Possess accounting/financial business knowledge and experience.

4.     Candidates signed consent on the nominations form.

d.     Delegates to State and National Affiliates

1.     Active member of the Association.

2.     One (1) complete yearÕs experience on the Council or one of the AssociationÕs standing committees.

3.     Candidates signed consent on the nominations form.

9.     Delegates to Affiliates

a.     The membership shall elect two (2) active members as Delegates.  Each Delegate will have an Alternate.  The Delegate and Alternate must run as a slate.

b.     In no case can an individual hold more than one (1) position for Delegate(s)/Alternate(s) concurrently.

c.     In the event that the Delegate(s) is unable to attend the meetings, convention, or the Representative Assembly, the Alternate will take the place of the Delegate and assume all of the rights and privileges of the Delegate.  If neither can attend, the Association will not have representation for that Delegate/Alternate.

d.     In case of a resignation, the Alternate shall ascend to the DelegateÕs position.

e.     In the case of the resignation or withdrawal of both the Delegate and the Alternate, a special election by the membership will take place.

f.      Upon the recommendation of the Executive Committee, the Council may send as many Delegates/Alternates to the Representative Assembly.   The purpose is for the attendees to gain the necessary experience.

 

C.    Campaign Guidelines

1.     Candidates for Association, national, or state office will not be allowed to campaign in person in any District building other than the one in which they work during Association time.

2.     The Association will, prior to the election and with the consent and cooperation of each candidate who so desires, publish and distribute a biographical resume.

 

D.   Council

1.     Only an active member of the Association may be elected as a building representative.

2.     A member so elected must be tenured in the Frontier Central School system.

3.     The memberÕs consent is a prerequisite for candidacy.

4.     Elections for building representatives shall take place no later than the end of May each year in their respective buildings.

5.     Election Procedure:

a.     FCTA members shall vote for their unit of apportionment by secret ballot.

b.     The candidate(s) getting the highest number of votes shall form a list of representatives from the building.  All other candidates will have the option of becoming an alternate.

c.     The 2nd Vice President and the Recording/Corresponding Secretary of the Association shall be notified of the election results by the first scheduled Council meeting in June.

6.     The term of office shall be two (2) years.  New building representatives will take office on July 1 following their election.  All newly elected building representatives are encouraged to attend the June Council Meeting for the purpose of selecting the Executive Committee members.

 

 

 

 

ARTICLE II

DUTIES OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

 

The duties of the President shall include the following:

  1. Be the chief executive officer of the Frontier Central TeachersÕ Association.  It shall be his/her duty to administer all of the affairs of the Frontier Central TeachersÕ Association and to execute the policies of the organization as determined by the Council and the Executive Committee.
  2. Preside at all meetings of the general membership, Council, and Executive Committee.
  3. Act as chief spokesman for the Frontier Central TeachersÕ Association, or in the event circumstances dictate, appoint special assistants with the interim approval of the Executive Committee and reported to the Council.
  4. Act as liaison between the Frontier Central TeachersÕ Association and the New York State United TeachersÕ office or appoint someone to carry out this function.
  5. Represent the Frontier Central TeachersÕ Association as Head Delegate at conventions of organizations with which it is affiliated.
  6. Appoint and establish the function and duties of all committee chairpersons with approval of the Executive Committee and the Council.
  7. Establish a yearly calendar scheduling all council meetings prior to August 1.
  8. Call regular and special meetings of the Council and Executive Committee.
  9. Call special meetings upon the written petition of one-fifth (1/5) of the total active membership of the Local or by majority vote of the Executive Committee.  An agenda, germane to the topic, will be prepared and circulated prior to the meeting.
  10. Attend all Board of Education meetings or appoint a member of the Executive Committee to do so in the event that he/she cannot make the meeting.
  11. Fulfill such other duties as his/her office requires and as are consistent with this Constitution.
  12. If the President should relinquish his/her position, the 1st Vice President will ascend to the Presidency.
  13. The President will serve as a Benefit Fund trustee and act as a liaison to the Council.
  14. The President will serve as a member of the Labor/Management Committee.
  15. At the end of his/her term of office, deliver to the new President all records of the Association is his/her possession by July 1 of the new term of office.

 

The duties of the 1st Vice-President shall include the following:

  1. Assume the duties and responsibilities of the President in his/her absence, to administer all the affairs of the Frontier Central TeachersÕ Association, and to execute the policies of the organization as determined by the Council and the Executive Committee.
  2. Be responsible for the co-ordination of all committee activities.  In this respect he/she is an ex-officio member of all committees.
  3. Be responsible for the annual Vote/Cope Drive.
  4. Represent the Frontier Central TeachersÕ Association as alternate to the President at conventions of state and national affiliates.
  5. Keep archival records of the Frontier Central TeachersÕ Association.
  6. The 1st Vice-President will serve as a member of the Labor/Management Committee.
  7. At the end of his/her term of office, deliver to the new 1st Vice President all records of the Association is his/her possession by July 1 of the new term of office.
  8. Assist the President in attending the Board of Education meetings.

 

The Duties of the 2nd Vice President shall include the following:

A.   Assume the duties of the 1st Vice President in his/her absence, to administer all the affairs of the Frontier Central TeachersÕ Association, and to execute the policies of the organization as determined by the Council and the Executive Committee.

B.    Keep an accurate list of the active membership of the Executive Committee, Council, and all committees including terms of office and responsibilities; supply copies of this information to all Head Building Representatives by the end of September.

C.    Be responsible for filing and recording all nomination forms, ballots, and ballot boxes from all Association elections.

D.   Assist the President in any secretarial duties.

E.    Assume the duties of the Recording/Corresponding Secretary in his/her absence.

F.    Keep an updated inventory of all Association equipment.

G.   Assist the President in attending the Board of Education meetings and any other assigned duties.

H.   Be an ex-officio member of all committees.

I.      At the end of his/her term of office, deliver to the new 2nd Vice President all records in his/her possession by July 1 of the new term of office.

 

The duties of the Recording/Corresponding Secretary shall include the following:

  1. Keep a record of business conducted at all meetings of the Executive Committee, the Council, and the General Membership.
  2. Prepare the minutes of Council meetings and General Membership meetings for reproduction and distribution to the FCTA membership.
  3. Prepare minutes of the Executive Committee meetings and make them available for review by any FCTA member after their approval.
  4. Keep a current record of all Association policies.
  5. Send notification of meetings to building representatives during the week prior to the scheduled meetings.
  6. Maintain a routing list of officers, Head Building Representatives, and Committee heads for the purpose of distribution of information received regarding Association correspondence in a timely manner.
  7. Handle and file all official correspondence of the Association.
  8. Keep an accurate and up to date membership mailing list supplied by the membership chairperson.  The mailing list will be used for Association correspondence.
  9. At the end of his/her term of office, deliver to the new Recording/Corresponding Secretary all records in his/her possession by July 1 of the new term of office.

 

The duties of the Treasurer shall include the following:

  1. Take charge of all money of the Association.
  2. Present a financial report at each Executive Committee meeting and Council Meeting.
  3. Present a budget in cooperation with the Executive Committee to the Council for approval.
  4. Pay all bills as authorized by the budget.
  5. Pay other bills as authorized by the Council.
  6. Cause the books to be audited by an independent party once (1) a year.
  7. Have an audit performed on the books whenever there is a change in the position of the Treasurer.
  8. At the end of his/her term of office, deliver to the new Treasurer all records of the Association is his/her possession by July 1 of the new term of office.

 

The duties of the elementary, middle, and high school Executive Committee representatives shall include the following:

  1. Communicate Association business to members they represent and explain policy.
  2. Serve as a sounding board for their particular members and communicate any concerns to the Executive Committee and the Council as necessary.
  3. Be familiar with the contract, especially as it pertains to the members they represent.
  4. Assist in carrying out FCTA service operations.
  5. Represent their membership at all council meetings.
  6. Keep abreast of state/national union and educational issues and communicate the same to membership.

 

 

ARTICLE III

DUTIES OF DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES

 

The duties of the Delegates and Alternates to state and national affiliates:

  1. Represent the Frontier Central TeachersÕ Association at all meetings at the state and national level.
  2. Vote on all issues of record at state and national conventions when directed by the membership.
  3. File a written report to the Executive Committee upon return from said conventions.
  4. Failure to perform duties may result in loss of Delegate status.

 

ARTICLE IV

DUTIES OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE COUNCIL

 

The duties of the Head Building Representatives shall include the following:

  1. Call meetings in representativeÕs school and chair such meetings.
    1. At the order of the Council.
    2. At the request of 25% of the members in representativeÕs school.
    3. At the representativeÕs discretion.
  2. Keep a record of these meetings and report to the Council.
  3. Use daily Association period to perform said duties.
  4. Serve as a Building Level Team member.
  5. Serve on the Membership Committee.
  6. Select a building representative who will deliver the ballot box(es) and assist with the tabulation of the ballots and notify the Nominations Chairperson who that person will be.

 

The duties of all building representatives shall include:

  1. In schools having more than one representative, such representatives shall
    1. Concur in the calling of a meeting in their own school.
    2. Elect from among them a Head Building Representative who shall act as a coordinator for the representatives of that building and as a direct communications link with the officers and committee chairpersons.
  1. A representative shall not be absent from two (2) consecutive Council meetings without sufficient reason, or without appointing an alternate when absent.  The Council may ask for the resignation of a member who does not abide by the regulations set forth in ARTICLE IV of the By-Laws.
  2. Be familiar with the Constitution and By-Laws of the Association.
  3. Act as a collecting agent for the Local.
  4. Represent their membership at all Council Meetings.
  5. Notify a designated alternate to represent their building whenever they are unable to attend meetings, and be familiar with the proceedings of each meeting.
  6. Be willing to serve on any building and/or Association-related committee.
  7. Help in the carrying out of union service operations.
  8. Be familiar with the local contract.
  9. Assist in the negotiations process.
  10. Communicate and distribute Association information and materials to the membership and explain policy.
  11. Assist with the political activity of the Association.
  12. Aid with the VOTE/COPE Drive.
  13. Assist members with work-related problems (complaints).
  14. Work with the grievance procedure and Grievance Chairperson.
  15. Act as a liaison between member and administrator, member and community.
  16. Be able to explain (interpret) Association activities to new members and agency fee members.
  17. Recruit new members.
  18. Convey the attitudes of the membership to the Executive Committee and the Council.
  19. Observe confidentiality and diffuse rumors or erroneous information.
  20. Help to maintain materials on the Association bulletin boards.
  21. Be a leader in the field of education.
  22. Handle any other task as designated by the Executive Committee.

 

 

ARTICLE V

DUTIES OF COUNCIL

 

The duties of the Council shall include the following:

  1. Meet on a regular monthly basis.
  2. Formulate the policies of the Association.
  3. Approve a formal budget for the year.
  4. Authorize payment of bills not included in the budget.
  5. Approve committee membership.
  6. For Council action a quorum shall consist of a simple majority.

 

ARTICLE VI

DUTIES OF COMMITTEES

 

Duties of all Committees shall include the following:

  1. Members of all committees must be active members of the Association.  If a member retires, he/she must resign from the committee(s) on which he/she serves.  Committee members must submit all notes and records to the President when they resign or their term is completed.  The Executive Committee, with the approval from the Council, may appoint an active member to complete the term.
  2. Meet regularly.
  3. Submit written reports to the President; keep minutes of all committee meetings.
  4. Be familiar with information pertinent to the committee as published by other professional groups such as NYSUT, AFT, NEA, and AFL-CIO.
  5. Develop committee aims and purposes for the year.
  6. All Committee Chairpersons shall submit an annual budget request to the Treasurer by June 15 of the current year; appropriation of funds will be with the knowledge of the President and Treasurer of the Association.
  7. Supply a current inventory of any property and equipment to the 2nd Vice President (Corresponding Secretary until 6/30/08) by June 15 of the current year.

 

Specific duties of committees shall include the following:

  1. Executive Committee:
    1. The Committee shall be empowered to act under emergency situations when it is imperative that the organization takes some action and the Council cannot be effectively amassed (i.e. vacation periods, weekends, immediate action situations).  Two-thirds of the Committee will be necessary to determine an emergency situation.
    2. Be empowered to authorize funds when conditions exist as described in section Ò1.Ó
    3. Must report its action to the Council at the next scheduled meeting.  All Executive Committee actions must be written, voted upon, and recorded.  All actions must be done by a roll call vote.
    4. Shall meet on a monthly basis, year round.

 

  1. Social Committee:
    1. Shall consist of at least one Association member from each building.
    2. Shall be responsible for all social activities of the Association.
    3. Shall be responsible for the annual Recognition Reception.

 

  1. Scholarship Selection Committee:
    1. Shall consist of a chairperson and a committee of at least three others to be approved by the Council.
    2. Shall select the candidate(s) most worthy of the award.
    3. In any given year, any member who has a son/daughter applying for a scholarship shall not serve on the Committee.

 

  1. Nominations Committee:
    1. Shall consist of three (3) members:  one representative from the elementary level (K-5), one representative from the middle school (6-8), and one representative from the high school (9-12).
    2. Shall be responsible for the distribution of nomination forms for election of the LocalÕs Officers and Delegates to state and national affiliates, and the processing of said forms upon their return to the committee.
    3. Shall file a written report of its action with the President of the Association within three (3) workdays of the close of nominations.  This report will include but not be limited to a listing of the candidates and the position they are seeking.
    4. Shall inform the membership within three (3) workdays of the close of nominations as to the names and buildings of the nominees using e-mail and the website.
    5. Shall forward all nomination petitions to the 2nd Vice President (Recording Secretary until 6/30/08) for filing in accordance with the Landrum-Griffin Act.
    6. Shall work with the printer in the development and printing of a ballot for the conclusion of the voting.
    7. A representative from each building will deliver and help tabulate ballots.  Ballots will be tabulated after all ballot boxes have arrived.  Ballot boxes shall be delivered within a reasonable amount of time after the conclusion of the voting.
    8. Shall be responsible for filing the ballots and ballot boxes with the 2nd Vice President (Recording Secretary until 6/30/08) upon the conclusion of the voting.

 

  1. Membership Committee:
    1. Duties of the Chairperson:

a.     Be responsible to see that all potential members are signed up as members of the Frontier Central TeachersÕ Association and its affiliates.

b.     Keep a record of FCTA membership and dues paid.

c.     Transmit, with aid of the Treasurer, all required dues to the LocalÕs affiliates.

d.     Submit a monthly report on membership to the Council.

e.     Maintain and update a database of all members.

f.      Be responsible for facilitating the printing and distribution of the directory.

g.     Periodically supply the head building representatives with an updated membership list.

    1. The Committee:

a.     Shall consist of the Head Building Representative from each building.

b.     Shall assist the chairperson in the preparation and distribution of dues materials.

c.     Shall assist the chairperson in the signing up of new members and the collection of dues.

 

  1. Negotiations Committee:
    1. Shall consist of from three (3) to seven (7) members.
    2. Such members shall be appointed by the Executive Committee of the Association with the consent of the member and approval of the Council.
    3. The newly elected President shall sit in on all Negotiations Committee meetings after his/her election, at which time the Committee may consist of eight (8) members.
    4. Shall be responsible for conducting all formal negotiations with the Board of Education.
    5. All other committees of the Association shall be available as research units for the Negotiations Committee.
    6. The final negotiated agreement must be presented to the general membership by the Negotiations Committee or their designee for final ratification.
    7. Upon conclusion of negotiations all negotiators shall submit all notes and records of proceedings to the President for filing.
    8. A designee of the Negotiations Committee shall also be a member of the Labor/Management Committee.

 

 

  1. Grievance Committee:
    1. Duties of the Grievance Committee Chairperson:

a.     To assist all members in the processing of a grievance to its conclusion.

b.     To assist the Executive Committee in the recommendation of the Assistant Grievance Chairperson.

c.     To be a member of the Labor/Management Committee.

    1. Duties of the Assistant Grievance Committee Chairperson:

a.     To assume the duties of the Grievance Chairperson in the absence of the Grievance Chairperson.

b.     To assist the Grievance Chairperson with the processing of grievances at all levels.

    1. Duties of the Grievance Committee:

a.     It shall be directly responsible to the Executive Committee.

b.     It shall consist of the following

1)  One elementary member, one middle school member, one high school member, one special area member, the grievance chairperson, and the assistant chairperson.

2)  Voting by this committee shall be roll call vote, with the acting chairperson (either the chairperson or the assistant chairperson) not voting.

c.     It shall act as the procedural advisor to any member with an approved grievance (that is, a grievance for which the Council and the Grievance Committee approve spending the money to go to binding arbitration).

d.     It shall meet when necessary.

 


  1. Public Relations Committee:
    1. Shall consist of at least one association member from each building.
    2. Shall pursue such activities that promote community involvement.

 

  1. Educational Issues Committee:
    1. Shall be responsible for keeping current in the area of educational issues.
    2. Shall serve as a resource on educational issues for members of the Association.
    3. The chairperson shall be responsible for attending local, state, and national educational issues meetings.
    4. The chairperson shall be responsible for keeping a file of materials on current educational issues.

 

  1. Benefit Fund Committee:
    1. Shall consist of a Chairperson and four (4) trustees as stipulated in the fundÕs Declaration of Trust.
    2. Shall be responsible for the management of the Frontier Central TeachersÕ Association Benefit Fund.
    3. Shall submit a bi-annual report to the Council.

 

  1. Labor/Management Committee:
    1. Shall consist of the President, Vice President, Grievance Chairperson, Negotiations designee, and four (4) other members of the Executive Committee.
    2. Shall represent the FCTA at Labor/Management meetings and report the results of the meeting to the membership.

 

  1. Professional Growth Appeals Committee:
    1. Shall review alternatives and appeals pertaining to Professional Growth as needed.
    2. Shall call meetings as needed for review and appearances requested.
    3. Shall consist of minimum of two (2) administrators and two (2) members who are approved by the Labor/Management Committee.

 

  1. Southtown Teachers Center Committee:

1.     Shall be responsible for attending all STC Policy Board meetings.

2.     Shall report to the Council on activities of the Teacher Center.

 

  1. Health and Safety Committee:

1.     Duties of the Chairperson:

a.     Coordinate internal committee procedures and officially correspond with the Director of Facilities, Superintendent, FCTA Executive Committee, and the FCTA Council.

b.     Establish agenda items for all meetings.

c.     Keep official/confidential records of all incidents.

d.     Arrange for workshops/conferences for committee members.

2.     Duties of the Committee:

a.     Shall consist of at least one association member from each school building.

b.     Document ALL safety concerns in their respective building.

c.     Process incident investigation forms for the building regarding any Health and Safety Concern(s).

d.     Act as a liaison between the affected FCTA member(s) and the building principal(s).

e.     Report all incidents to the Health and Safety Committee at the next meeting.

 

O.   New Member Committee:

1.      Duties of the Chairperson:

a.     Facilitate the planning of the new member orientation during the summer of each year for the newly hired members.

b.     Facilitate the planning of the new member information night of each year for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year members.

c.     Disseminate information to new members.

2.     Duties of the Committee:

a.     Shall consist of at least one association member from each level.

b.     Act as a liaison between the new members in the building and the FCTA.

c.     Meet with the new members in the building as needed to discuss pertinent issues.

 

P. Health Care Review Committee

1.   Duties of the Chairperson:

a.   Shall be responsible to call a meeting of the Health Care Review Committee at least three (3) times a school year.

b.   Shall be responsible for communicating with the health care provider on a regular basis.

c.  Shall work closely with the Negotiations Committee and the Negotiations Chair in preparing a health care package.

d.  Shall act as a liaison between the FCTA and the district when necessary.

e.   Shall direct the committee to investigate changes to the health care plan, either through additions to the plan or modifications to the plan.

2.   Duties of the Committee:

a.   Shall consist of one (1) member from each elementary building and two (2) members from the Middle School and two (2) members from the High School.

b.   Shall meet at least three (3) times a school year.

c.   Shall review with the health care provider the usage summary provided by the health care provider.

d.   Shall make recommendations to the Executive Committee and/or the Negotiations Committee about any proposed changes to the health care plan.

e.   Shall complete any other tasks assigned by the Executive Committee.

 

 

 

 

ARTICLE VII

MEETINGS

 

A.   The Council shall normally meet on a monthly basis from September to June inclusive.

B.    Council meetings shall be open to the general membership.

C.    There shall be at least two (2) general meetings during the school year.

D.   All contract ratification votes will be by secret ballot.  The results will be tabulated and reported to the membership immediately.

E.    All votes relating to any type of job action will be by secret ballot.  The results to be tabulated and reported to the membership immediately.

 

 

ARTICLE VIII

RULES OF ORDER

 

RobertsÕ Rules of Order, Revised, shall constitute the final authority.

 

 

ARTICLE IX

RECOGNITION RECEPTION

 

In special cases affecting the entire school system, an appointed member of the Council will be authorized to spend Association funds.

  1. Upon completion of twenty-five years of FCTA active membership, a member will be presented with a gift of recognition not to exceed the amount authorized by the Council.
  2. This presentation will be made at the Recognition Reception regardless of when the member reached twenty-five years of service during the school year.

 

 

ARTICLE X

RETIRING MEMBERS

 

Each retiring member shall be presented with a gift.

 

 

ARTICLE XI

MEMBERSHIP RIGHTS

 

The FCTA shall not limit the right of any member to institute an action in any court, or in a proceeding before an administrative agency; however, any such member must first appeal his/her case to the Executive Committee and the Council.

 

 

ARTICLE XII

BY-LAWS CHANGES

 

A.   A meeting will be held for the voting membership at least one month before the proposed date of voting.  All proposed changes would be discussed at this meeting.

  1. Amendments to the By-Laws must be made by at least a 2/3 vote, providing the amendments have been presented in writing to each member who is eligible to vote at least ten (10) days prior to the voting.

C.    For the purpose of voting, only active members and members who are on a leave of absence and who have paid their partial dues in advance are eligible to vote.

  1. The Executive Committee will appoint tellers.
  2. All members have the right to be present at the tabulation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revision Committee members: Dennis R.Witt, Mark Chavel,  Katie Leavell, Lisa Potter, Mary Steffen.