1. The name of this organization shall be the Jefferson County Teachers Association, hereinafter referred to as the Association and/or JCTA.
2. For the purposes of participation in KEA governance activities and program services, the JCTA shall be synonymous with the Jefferson County District referred to in the KEA Bylaws.

The purposes of the Association shall be as stated in the Constitution. The Association shall have all power necessary and proper to take action for the attainment of these purposes. Nothing in this Constitution or in the Bylaws shall be construed to prevent the Association from pursuing goals and objectives which are consistent with the stated purposes of the Association.

The purposes of the Association shall be as follows:

1. To affiliate with KEA and NEA.
2. To promote improvement in the quality of education provided in Jefferson County.
3. To promote an improved professional status for the teachers of Jefferson County through active participation.
4. To promote within the teaching profession the highest type of professional practices and genuine spirit of professional ethics.
5. To provide an official channel for the expression of the opinions of the organized profession with an effective voice in the formation of educational policies.
6. To encourage high standards for entrance into the teaching profession.
7. To help educators achieve competitive salaries, tenure, a fiscally sound retirement system, and such other improvements in conditions as shall enable them to function effectively and contribute to educational progress.
8. To cooperate with other educational organizations, parent-teacher-student organizations, and civic groups in projects consistent with the aims of this organization.
9. To encourage the members of the profession to exercise their rights and privileges as citizens and to accept leadership willingly in civic affairs.

The Association shall be governed by this Constitution, the Bylaws, and any Policies or other actions approved by the Representative Council, or any Policies or other actions approved by the Board of Directors, not inconsistent with this Constitution, the Bylaws, or any Policies or other actions approved by the Representative Council.