B-1(op) The Board of Directors shall automatically reschedule the Board of Directors meeting when school has been dismissed early, or canceled, due to severe weather and road conditions to the third Monday of the month, immediately following Council meeting. Minutes of Board meetings shall be sent to the Board members, in advance of each meeting, with the agenda. (amended 9/95) (B)
B-2(op) All action items (reports, committee recommendations and special proposals) shall be provided to the JCTA Board members prior to Board meetings, when practical.
B-3(op) Any correspondence that deals with policy shall be presented to the Board.
B-4(op) All policies adopted by the Board shall be emphasized in the printed minutes in order to assist the Secretary in keeping an up-to-date record of all policies.
B-5(op) Beverages in addition to coffee shall be served at Board meetings.
B-6(op) All Board motions shall be written and signed by the presenter and seconded before being given to the secretary. (B)
B-7(op) Any agenda for Board meetings shall list discussion items with the name of the person requesting the item be added to the agenda. (86) (B)
B-8(op) Approved Board minutes and accompanying materials shall be filed permanently. Handwritten Board minutes and their accompanying motion sheets shall be filed permanently following their approval. (87) (B)
B-9(op) Policy manuals and handbooks shall be filed permanently as they are revised and replaced. Revisions and additions to policies in the manual and/or handbook shall be accompanied by the year in which they are approved. (87) (B)
B-10(op) Directors may voucher the cost of the JCTA Annual Retirement Dinner. (4/91) (B)
B-11(op) The deadline to submit items to the Board of Director’s agenda shall be 12:00 noon on the day preceding the meeting. (11/93; 8/01) (B)
B-12(op) JCTA shall establish a talent bank to identify JCTA teacher members with special interests and talents for various association purposes. (8/94) (B)
B-13(op) The JCTA Board shall receive summary reports of grievances including level (elementary, middle, or high school), brief statement of issues, and status of grievance. (9/95) (B)
B-14(op) JCTA shall provide a board brief and attendance record to the membership. (9/95; 8/01) (B)
B-15(op) Directors may voucher the cost of the annual JCTA King Dinner. (9/95) (B)
B-16(op) All JCTA Board of Directors meetings are open to all members. The Board may vote to enter closed session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters, negotiations, litigation, or purchase or sale of property. No action may be taken in closed session. All discussion that takes place in closed session is confidential. (9/95) (B)
B-17(op) Board meetings shall be held on the second Thursday of each month. (11/95) (B)
B-18(op) Dates and times for JCTA Board meetings shall be set by a majority vote of the Board during a regularly scheduled meeting. Changes or cancellations made at any other time shall require consent of 2/3 of the board, with the exceptions of school closings or environmental hazards on the on the day of the meeting. (2/96) (B)
B-19(op) Vacant KEA Director and JCTA Regional Director positions shall be advertised in ACTION. Those wishing to apply shall submit their application to the JCTA President. Application may be made by email. Application shall be open to all members eligible for the given position. Those applying shall be provided an opportunity to briefly address the JCTA Board prior to the Board’s vote. The Board’s vote shall be by secret ballot. (10/97; 1/02) (B)
B-20(op) All day JCTA Board meetings shall be at least 3 per year. (11/99; 8/01) (B)
B-21(op) In the event a KEA Director from JCTA is removed from the KEA Board by the KEA, the JCTA Board shall decide by majority vote to either reappoint the KEA Director effective immediately or to declare the seat vacant. If the seat is declared vacant, the normal process for filling a vacant seat shall be followed. (8/01) (B)
B-22(op) Ex-officio nonvoting members ofthe JCTA Board of Directors may make motions and engage in discussion and debate. (8/04) (B)