{"id":320,"date":"2024-03-07T21:36:58","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T21:36:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blcta.ohea.us\/?page_id=320"},"modified":"2024-03-07T21:36:58","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T21:36:58","slug":"blcta-constitution-by-laws-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blcta.ohea.us\/?page_id=320","title":{"rendered":"BLCTA Constitution & By-Laws"},"content":{"rendered":"

OHIO EDUCATION ASSOCIATION\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Scott W. DiMauro,President\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Jeffrey Wensing, Vice President <\/span>Mark Hill, Secretary-Treasurer\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Patricia Collins Murdock, Executive Director\u00a0<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

MEMORANDUM\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

DATE: 07\/05\/2023\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

TO: Buckeye Loc CTA\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

FROM: Legal Department\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

SUBJECT: Local Association\u2019s Constitution and Bylaws Compliance\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

The OEA Legal Department has conducted a review of your local’s Constitution and Bylaws. The OEA\u00a0 Board of Directors will be presented with a report listing the Buckeye Loc CTA Constitution and\u00a0 Bylaws as being in compliance with OEA Bylaw 9-2 \u2013 Standards for Affiliation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This OEA Board of Directors’ review does not mean that the Constitution and Bylaws have been ratified\u00a0 by the members of Buckeye Loc CTA in accordance with the Article of Amendments contained in the\u00a0 Constitution and Bylaws. The ratification of the local’s Constitution and Bylaws is the role of the local.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The next Constitution and Bylaws review is scheduled in May of 2028. Therefore, it is recommended\u00a0 that this review date be placed on your local\u2019s official calendar. Prior to this review date, the current\u00a0 local president will need to contact OEA to request an updated standards test and an OEA Model\u00a0 Constitution and Bylaws to ensure that the local Constitution and Bylaws remains in compliance. If\u00a0 updates or amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws occur prior to the next review date please submit\u00a0 the updated document, in its entirety, to OEA for the “Standards for Affiliation Test” process.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If your local has any questions regarding the review process, please contact OEA Legal Services by\u00a0 phone at 1-800-282-1500, extension 3129 or by e-mail to CandB@ohea.org. Questions concerning\u00a0 Constitution and Bylaws that do not pertain to the review process, should be directed to your Labor\u00a0 Relations Consultant.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

cc: Randie Cosby, Labor Relations Consultant\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Melissa Wilson, Associate Staff\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Elaine Silveira, Regional Director\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Officers of Buckeye Loc CTA<\/span><\/p>\n

225 E. Broad St., Box 2550, Columbus, OH 43216 <\/span>\u25fc <\/span>PHONE: (614) 228-4526 or 1-800-282-1500 <\/span>\u25fc <\/span>FAX: (614) 228-8771 <\/span>An Affiliate of the National Education Association\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

C&B Received Date: 05\/17\/2023<\/span>__________________<\/span> Melissa Wilson, Associate Staff<\/span>______________________<\/span> SUBMITTED BY\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Standards Test Review\/Date: 06\/01\/2023_________________ Buckeye Local CTA_____________________________ LOCAL ASSOCIATION NAME\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Legal Review\/Date: _______________________ C&B Effective Date:_________________________Review __Memo\/Email __Update BoD Report __Input into 360 __Save in Legal Dept file\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

OEA STANDARDS FOR AFFILIATIONS TEST FOR LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS<\/b> Standards for Affiliation of departments, districts, and local associations as required in OEA Bylaw 9-2\u00a0<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

+9.2 <\/b>Page from\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

*Model\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

a.1 4 Affiliation \u2013 The local shall maintain affiliation with OEA\/NEA\/District Associations a.2 6 Unified Membership \u2013 All members will be members of OEA\/NEA\/District Associations a.3 28 Dues \u2013 All members will also pay dues for OEA\/NEA\/District Associations b. Have a constitution consistent with the constitution of OEA (Legal Review)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

b.1 7\/21 Ensure Officers defined in Constitution are the same as the Bylaws and have duties assigned\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

b.2 7 Starting Date of Officers\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

b.3 7 Terms of Officers\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Article\/Section Local C&B <\/b>I., B.\u00a0<\/span>III., C.\u00a0<\/span>(B) 6-2\u00a0<\/span>Y\u00a0<\/span>Y\u00a0<\/span>IV., B.\u00a0<\/span>IV., B.\u00a0<\/span>N\/A\u00a0<\/span>b.4\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

7 Qualifications for Officers (Not Required, but <\/span>if included<\/b>, check if reasonable)\u00a0<\/span>IV., C.\u00a0<\/span>b.5 <\/span><\/p>\n

8-9\/11 <\/span>Filling Vacancy During Term of Office
\n<\/span>b.6 <\/span><\/p>\n

10 Only Elected Executive Committee Members Have Voting Rights b.7 10 Terms of Office for Building Representatives
\n<\/span>b.8 <\/span><\/p>\n

11 Conflict with Fiduciary Responsibility_________________________________________ b.9 <\/span><\/p>\n

13 Non-Members Have No Right To Vote \u2013 Elections\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

b.10 <\/span><\/p>\n

14 Impeachment\/Due Process\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

b.11 <\/span><\/p>\n

20 Quorum\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

b.12 <\/span><\/p>\n

26 OEA as Designated Representative with SERB or NLRB (different than naming as\u00a0 negotiations representative)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

b.13 <\/span><\/p>\n

13\/28\/36 Fair Share Fee Language (should be in the Collective Bargaining Agreement, not the local\u00a0 C&B)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

b.14 <\/span><\/p>\n

30 Expulsion of Members\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

b.15 <\/span><\/p>\n

31 Due Process for Expulsion of Members\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

b.16 <\/span><\/p>\n

34 Dissolution\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

b.17 Other\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>+9.2 column refers to the article letter in OEA\u2019s Bylaw 9-2.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

*Model refers to OEA Model Constitution and Bylaws for Local Association<\/span><\/p>\n

V., A. V., C. V., G. VI., G.\u00a0<\/span>VII.\u00a0<\/span>(B) 2\u00a0<\/span>(B) 5-3 —\u00a0<\/span>B) 8\u00a0<\/span>(B) 9\u00a0<\/span>(B) 12\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

+9.2 <\/b>Page\u00a0 from\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

*Model\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

CONTINUATION OF OEA STANDARDS OF AFFILIATIONS TEST FORM <\/b>Article\/Section Local C&B\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

III., F.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

6 All members shall abide by the Code of Ethics of the Education Profession.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

d.1 <\/span><\/p>\n

10 Provide a ratio of representatives to members to ensure equal representation. (one member-one vote principle)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Example: One (1) representative in each building for every fifteen (15) members.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

d.2 <\/span><\/p>\n

11 The affiliate shall provide for <\/span>ethnic-minority representation<\/span> at least proportionate to its ethnic-minority membership.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

11 Provide for proportional representation between its classroom teacher members and its education support personnel members. (Where a multi-jurisdictional affiliate exists.)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

12 Require periodic elections of officers by secret ballot subject to safeguards concerning the equal right\u00a0 of all members to nominate, seek office, and vote in elections as set forth in the OEA Elections\u00a0 Manual.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

g.1 <\/span><\/p>\n

26 Conduct all ratifications of collective bargaining agreements in accordance with the guidelines as set\u00a0 forth in the OEA Elections Manual.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

g.2 <\/span><\/p>\n

27 Non-Members have no right to vote \u2013 contract ratification\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

13 <\/span>Preserve all ballots<\/span>, marked, unmarked and voided, and all other record pertaining to elections of\u00a0 OEA officers, OEA and NEA delegates and alternates for one year from the election, and make such\u00a0 ballots and other record available to OEA officers and\/or designee(s) for inspection and examination.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

29 Have the same <\/span>membership<\/b> year as that of OEA, September 1 \u2013 August 31. j. 16\/<\/span><\/p>\n

28 Have a <\/span>dues structure<\/span> to fund adequately a quality program.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

19 Provide for <\/span>regular meetings<\/span> (at least two per year \u2013 spaced out over the year.) l. 23\/24 Provide for effective member communication.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

m.1 <\/span><\/p>\n

15 Provide for <\/span>effective committee structure <\/span>to achieve the goals of the organization. m.2 12\/24 Have an <\/span>election committee<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Provide for actively seeking exclusive bargaining representation. (For New Affiliations Only.)\u00a0<\/span>V., C.\u00a0<\/span>V., D.;\u00a0<\/span>XII., A.\u00a0<\/span>V., E.\u00a0<\/span>VI., C. \u2013 D.\u00a0<\/span>(B) 5-6\u00a0<\/span>(B) 5-9\u00a0<\/span>VI., F.\u00a0<\/span>(B) 7-1\u00a0<\/span>IX., A.\u00a0<\/span>(B) 1-2\u00a0<\/span>(B) 3-5., A. – <\/span>B.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>VIII.;\u00a0<\/span>(B) 4<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>VI., C.;\u00a0<\/span>(B) 4-1<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>N\/A\u00a0<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

——————————AREA BELOW FOR OEA USE ONLY———————————————- <\/span><\/i>Representative Assembly Status by Virtue of Office.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

OFFICE DELEGATE ALTERNATE OEA RA NEA RA\u00a0<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

President X\u00a0___________ ___________ X\u00a0___________ ___________<\/span><\/p>\n

Vice-President <\/span>\u00a0<\/span>X\u00a0<\/span>______________________ X\u00a0<\/span>___________ ___________\u00a0<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Treasurer ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ <\/span><\/p>\n

Secretary ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ <\/span><\/p>\n

Other: ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

May 2022<\/span><\/p>\n

BLCTA Constitution & By-Laws\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

BUCKEYE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASSROOM TEACHERS\u2019\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

ASSOCIATION OF THE OHIO EDUCATION ASSOCIATION OF\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

JEFFERSON COUNTY, OHIO\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

(AS REVISED FEBRUARY 10, 2023)\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

CONSTITUTION\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

ARTICLE I\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Name<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Section A<\/span><\/i>. The name of this organization shall be the BUCKEYE LOCAL CLASSROOM\u00a0 TEACHERS\u2019 ASSOCIATION.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Section B. <\/span><\/i>The BUCKEYE LOCAL CLASSROOM TEACHERS\u2019 ASSOCIATION henceforth\u00a0 referred to as the Association, shall maintain affiliation with the Eastern Ohio Education\u00a0 Association, the Ohio Education Association, and the National Education Association.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

ARTICLE II\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Purpose<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Section A. <\/span><\/i>The purpose of the Association shall be to:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Help set and promote the educational objectives of the local school system and of the state and\u00a0 of the nation;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Protect the welfare and advance the professional interests of its members; Foster professional attitudes;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Establish and maintain helpful, friendly relationships within the membership and school\u00a0 community.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

ARTICLE III\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Membership<\/span><\/p>\n

Section A. <\/span><\/i>Any person employed by the Buckeye Local Board of Education as a classroom\u00a0 teacher who does not hold an administrative or principal\u2019s position may become an active\u00a0 member.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Section B. <\/span><\/i>The membership in the Association shall consist of two classes: Active and\u00a0 Honorary.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Section C. <\/span><\/i>Active members shall be members of the Buckeye Local Classroom Teachers\u2019\u00a0 Association, the Eastern Ohio Educational Association, the Ohio Education Association, and the\u00a0 National Education Association.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Section D<\/span><\/i>. Honorary membership in this Association shall be open to all retired teachers of\u00a0 Buckeye Local School District. Honorary members cannot vote, hold office or attend general\u00a0 sessions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Section E. <\/span><\/i>Any person holding an administrative or principal\u2019s position, and any other\u00a0 professional school personnel in the Buckeye Local School District may be extended the\u00a0 courtesy of honorary membership.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Section F<\/span><\/i>. All members shall abide by the Code of Ethics of the Education Profession. <\/span>ARTICLE IV\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Officers<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Section A. <\/span><\/i>The Officers of the Association shall be the President, Vice President, Secretary, and\u00a0 Treasurer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Section B<\/span><\/i>. All Officers shall hold office for a two-year term beginning June 1st and ending May\u00a0 31st. The President and Vice President shall be elected in odd years. The Treasurer and\u00a0 Secretary will be elected in even years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Section C<\/span><\/i>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Whenever the office of President becomes vacant due to death, incapacity, termination,\u00a0 resignation, retirement or recall, the Vice President shall automatically assume the presidency\u00a0 for the remaining part of the term.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. A vacancy in the office of Vice President, Secretary, or Treasurer, shall be filled by an\u00a0 appointment of the President with the approval of two-thirds of a quorum of the Board of\u00a0 Directors\/Executive Committee in a secret ballot.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    ARTICLE V\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

    Executive Committee<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Section A<\/span><\/i>. The Executive Committee shall be composed of the elected officers of the\u00a0 Association and Association Representatives. The President, Vice President, Secretary,\u00a0 Treasurer, and Association Representatives must be elected by secret ballot.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Section B<\/span><\/i>. The Executive Committee shall:<\/span><\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Act as advisors to the officers, assign duties, be responsible for all committees of the\u00a0 Association, and have such policy-making authority as provided in this Constitution and By Laws.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Act as the authoritative voice of the Association on positions affecting the Association during\u00a0 the interim period between regular meetings.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Prepare recommendations for the consideration and action of the Association. 4. Carry out policies established at general membership meetings.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    4. Report its transactions and those of the general membership to all members.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    5. Direct an independent audit of the Association\u2019s financial records at regular intervals not to\u00a0 exceed two (2) years.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    6. <\/i>The auditing of books will take place before May 15. The President shall appoint the auditing\u00a0 committee.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    7. Ensure the Association acts on an annual financial report presented by the Association\u00a0 Treasurer.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Section C<\/span><\/i>. There will be one association representative elected for a term of one year in each\u00a0 building for every 15 members or fraction thereof. Each representative has one vote on the\u00a0 Executive Committee.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Section D<\/span><\/i>. It is the policy of this Association, and it shall take all legally permissible steps to\u00a0 achieve governance and delegate representation of ethnic minority at least proportionate to the\u00a0 ethnic minority membership in the Association.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Section E. <\/span><\/i>Certified member(s) and education support professionals shall be elected to the\u00a0 Executive Committee in proportion to their respective membership in the Association.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Section F<\/span><\/i>. A vacancy on the Executive Committee due to death, incapacity, termination,\u00a0 resignation, retirement or recall, shall be filled for the remainder of the term by majority vote of\u00a0 the Executive Committee of the local.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Section G<\/span><\/i>. No business or financial transaction involving a member of the Executive committee\u00a0 or agent of the Association, or their spouse, children, or parents, or otherwise as described in\u00a0 this Section, shall conflict with the fiduciary responsibility of such person to the Association.\u00a0 Such relationships with the members of the Executive Committee include relationships with any\u00a0 person that would reasonably be expected to affect the person\u2019s judgment with respect to the\u00a0 transaction of conduct in question in a manner adverse to the Association.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      ARTICLE VI\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

      Elections<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Section A. <\/span><\/i>The President shall appoint a Nominating Committee whose duty it shall be to\u00a0 present a slate of officers for each office. Candidates for office may also be submitted by a\u00a0 petition signed by at least seven (7) active members or by nomination from the floor.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Section B<\/span><\/i>. No member shall be nominated for office without the knowledge and consent of the\u00a0 individual.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Section C<\/span><\/i>. The President shall appoint an Elections Committee whose duty it shall be to\u00a0 conduct elections in accordance with the OEA Elections Manual and to resolve all challenges or\u00a0 protests to an election. No nominee for office shall serve concurrently on the Elections\u00a0 Committee.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Section D<\/span><\/i>. Elections of officers and Executive Committee members shall be conducted by\u00a0 secret ballot in each building during one school day designated by the Elections Committee on\u00a0 or before the first Friday in May.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Section E. <\/span><\/i>The Elections Committee shall report the results of the election to the total\u00a0 membership within five (5) calendar days following the election.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Section F<\/span><\/i>. All ballots (marked, unmarked, and voided) and all other records pertaining to the\u00a0 election of officers of this Association and OEA and NEA delegates and alternates shall be\u00a0 preserved for one year from the date the election was held; and such ballots and other records\u00a0 shall be made available to OEA officers upon request for inspection and examination.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Section G<\/span><\/i>. Non-members of the Association, including fee payers, shall not have the right to\u00a0 vote, hold office, or otherwise have privilege of Association membership.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      ARTICLE VII\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

      Impeachment of Officers<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Section A. <\/span><\/i>Officers of the Association may be impeached for violation of the Code of Ethics of\u00a0 the Education Profession or for misfeasance, malfeasance, or nonfeasance in office.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Section B<\/span><\/i>. Impeachment proceedings against an officer may be initiated by written petition\u00a0 submitted to the Executive Committee by at least twenty-five (25) percent of the members.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Section C. <\/span><\/i>If, after a due-process hearing, a two-thirds (2\/3) vote of the Executive Committee\u00a0 sustains the charge, the office shall become vacant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Section D<\/span><\/i>. The officer may appeal the decision to a special meeting of the general membership. <\/span>ARTICLE VIII\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

      Committees<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Section A. <\/span><\/i>The Association shall have such standing committees as are necessary to carry out\u00a0 the responsibilities and program of the Association. The President with approval of the\u00a0 Executive Committee shall appoint all committees.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Section B<\/span><\/i>. The duties of committees shall be such as are determined by the Executive\u00a0 Committee.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Section C<\/span><\/i>. Ad hoc (temporary) committees may be formed as necessary to achieve the\u00a0 Association Program.<\/span><\/p>\n

      ARTICLE IX\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

      Dues<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Section A<\/span><\/i>. The local association shall have a dues structure adequate to fund an active\u00a0 program.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Section B<\/span><\/i>. Title II Reduction Teachers and Sixty (60) day substitute teachers will pay the full\u00a0 Buckeye Local Classroom Teachers\u2019 Association dues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      ARTICLE X\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

      Amendments<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Section A<\/span><\/i>. Amendments to this Constitution may be made by a two-thirds (2\/3) majority of those\u00a0 voting at any regular meeting provided that the amendments have been introduced at least\u00a0 fifteen (15) days prior to the voting date; and that copies of proposed amendments have been\u00a0 distributed to all members for discussion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      ARTICLE XI\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

      Alignments<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Section A<\/span><\/i>. This Association reserves the right to align itself with any professional organizations. <\/span>ARTICLE XII\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

      Ethnic Minority on Governing Body<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Section A<\/span><\/i>. Ethnic minority representation shall be guaranteed at least proportionate to the\u00a0 Association\u2019s ethnic minority membership.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      BUCKEYE LOCAL CLASSROOM TEACHERS\u2019 ASSOCIATION BY-LAWS\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

      BYLAW 1. MEETINGS\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

      Section 1-1 <\/span><\/i>The Board of Directors\/ Executive Committee shall meet monthly or at the call of\u00a0 the President.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Section 1-2 <\/span><\/i>The general membership meetings shall be held at least twice per year, e.g. one\u00a0 in spring and one in the fall or once in September and once in May. Additional meetings may be\u00a0 called by the President, a majority vote of the Board of Directors\/ Executive Committee, or a\u00a0 petition to the President signed by at least ten (10) percent of the active membership. Such\u00a0 petitions shall state the purpose of the desired meeting and the business of that meeting shall\u00a0 be limited to consideration of the stated purpose.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      BYLAW 2. QUORUM\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

      Section 2-1 <\/span><\/i>The quorum for the Board of Directors\/Executive committee meetings shall be\u00a0 one more than fifty (50) percent.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Section 2-2 <\/span><\/i>The quorum for a general meeting shall be the membership present. <\/span>BYLAW 3. DUTIES OF OFFICERS\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

      Section 3-1 <\/span><\/i>President\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        \n
      1. Preside over all Association meetings and prepare their agendas.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      2. Represent the Association on all matters of Association policy.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      3. Serve as ex-officio member of all Association committees.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      4. Represent the Association at Uniserv Council meetings.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      5. Serve as a delegate to the OEA Representative Assembly by virtue of his\/her office. F. Serve as a delegate to the EOEA Representative Assembly by virtue of his\/her office. <\/span>Section 3-2 <\/span><\/i>Vice President\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      6. Preside over Association meetings in the absence of the President.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      7. Perform such other duties as delegated by the President.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      8. Carry out the duties of the President in their absence including the signing of all legal\u00a0 documents and\/or forms.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      9. Represent the Association at the Uniserv Council meetings.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      10. Serve as a delegate to the OEA Representative Assembly by virtue of his\/her office. F. Serve as a delegate to the EOEA Representative Assembly by virtue of his\/her office. <\/span>Section 3-3 <\/span><\/i>Secretary\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      11. Keep accurate minutes of all official meetings of the Association.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      12. Maintain official files of the Association.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      13. Perform such other duties as delegated by the President.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Section 3-4 <\/span><\/i>Treasurer\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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        1. Hold the funds of the Association and disburse them upon authorization of the Board of\u00a0 Directors\/Executive Committee.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
        2. Maintain records of receipts and disbursements.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
        3. Prepare financial reports for meetings of the Board of Directors\/Executive Committee and an\u00a0 annual financial statement to be distributed to the membership.<\/span><\/li>\n
        4. Prepare for an independent audit as authorized by the Board of Directors\/Executive\u00a0 Committee.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
        5. Shall be bonded.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
        6. Chair the Budget Committee.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Section 3-5 <\/span><\/i>Association Representative\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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          1. Report recommended policies and other actions of the Board of Directors\/Executive\u00a0 Committee to members in her\/his building or unit of representation.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
          2. Transmit proposals and recommendations from members in her\/his building or unit of\u00a0 representation to the Board of Directors\/Executive committee for its consideration.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
          3. Assist the membership committee in the collection of dues.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
          4. Assist the elections committee in the distribution and collection of ballots. E. Attend all official meetings of the Association or provide an alternate in her\/his absence.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
          5. Act as a consultant to the individual member who has a professional problem and, when\u00a0 necessary, seek needed assistance from the Association.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Section 3-6 <\/span><\/i>Teacher Professional Organization Stipends\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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            1. The Board of Education will pay an annual stipend to the Officers and Association\u00a0 Representatives who serve on the BLCTA Executive Committee. The Association shall certify\u00a0 the stipend amounts to the Board\u2019s Treasurer, which can in no event exceed the maximum\u00a0 amount allowed by ORC Rule 3307-6-01. The Association shall promptly and fully reimburse the\u00a0 Board for the total cost of the stipends, including any applicable retirement costs\/workers\u00a0 compensation\/Medicare.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              BYLAW 4. COMMITTEES\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

              Section 4-1 <\/span><\/i>There shall be the following committees:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

              Negotiations <\/b>\u2013<\/span> assess membership concerns prior to bargaining, develop initial proposals of\u00a0 the Association, and provide additional advice and input, upon the request of the bargaining\u00a0 team, during active negotiations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

              Elections<\/b> \u2013 charged with the responsibility to protect the integrity of an election or vote and\u00a0 ensure that an election is conducted in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the OEA\u00a0 Election Manual and with local, state, and national constitutions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

              Grievance<\/b> \u2013 maintenance of, and membership advocacy in, grievance procedure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

              Insurance<\/b> \u2013 will examine, research and report methods of maintaining and improving benefits\u00a0 and reducing the cost of health insurance coverage to be composed of 3 members of the\u00a0 bargaining unit selected by the Executive Committee and 3 members appointed by the Board.<\/span><\/p>\n

              Budget\/Fiscal Fitness <\/b>\u2013<\/span> prepares a budget giving estimates of income and expenditures\u00a0 (including a separate estimate for each committee) for the future fiscal year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

              Audit <\/b>\u2013<\/span> checks accuracy of accounting procedures. The auditing of books will take place before\u00a0 May 15th of each year. The President shall appoint the auditing committee.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

              Membership <\/b>\u2013<\/span> maintains membership rolls, conducts and \/or assists with membership drives,\u00a0 works in conjunction with the treasurer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

              Constitution and Bylaws <\/b>\u2013<\/span> reviews and submit to OEA the local\u2019s C&B when amended or\u00a0 every five years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

              Sick Bank<\/b> \u2013 composed of the members of the Executive Committee who will review all\u00a0 applications for sick bank usage and make final determination.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

              BLCTA Scholarship<\/b> \u2013 provide applications to Guidance department, review applications, select\u00a0 and notify award recipient.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

              Section 4-2 Necessary sub-committees may be appointed, as needed, by the\u00a0 committee chairperson.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

              BYLAW 5. BARGAINING AND CONTRACT RATIFICATION\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

              Section 5-1 <\/span><\/i>The Association shall be represented in collective bargaining by an\u00a0 authorized team of Association Representatives appointed by the President and Board of\u00a0 Directors\/Executive Committee.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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              1. If the President is not an active member of the bargaining team, the President will be an ex officio member of the Association bargaining team.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
              2. Members of the bargaining team need not necessarily be from the negotiations committee. C. Necessary sub-committees may be appointed, as needed, by the committee chairperson.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
              3. The bargaining team shall have the authority to bargain in good faith; make proposals,\u00a0 counterproposals, and concessions; and make tentative agreement on a contract with\u00a0 representatives of the Board of Education.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
              4. While negotiations are in progress, periodic reports to members may be made by the\u00a0 bargaining team.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Section 5-2 <\/span><\/i>In preparation for bargaining, the negations committee shall make reports\u00a0 and recommendations to the Board of Directors\/Executive Committee.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                Section 5-3 <\/span><\/i>The Ohio Education Association represents the Association on all matters\u00a0 concerning the Association before the State Employment Relations Board (SERB).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                Section 5-4 <\/span><\/i>The OEA\/NEA UniServ Consultant shall be the Association\u2019s designated\u00a0 bargaining representative.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                Section 5-5 <\/span><\/i>Written copies of the tentative agreement summary should be given to the\u00a0 general membership prior to ratification.<\/span><\/p>\n

                Section 5-6 <\/span><\/i>Conduct all ratifications of collective bargaining agreements in\u00a0 accordance with the guidelines for ratification of collective bargaining agreements and fact\u00a0 finder reports as set forth in the OEA Elections Manual.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                Section 5-7 <\/span><\/i>A vote on a tentative agreement to the contract or on a fact-finding report\u00a0 shall be made by written ballot.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                1. No absentee or proxy votes will be allowed on contract ratification votes or fact-finding\u00a0 reports.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                2. The first vote on contract ratification or a fact-finding report will be to accept or reject the\u00a0 contract\/report as presented.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                3. All ballots used in a vote regarding a contract ratification or fact-finding report, after\u00a0 tabulation, will be sealed and retained by the Association Treasurer for two (2) years or duration\u00a0 of contract, whichever is greater.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                4. The President will communicate required details of the ratification vote to the employer\u2019s\u00a0 designated representative.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  Section 5-8 <\/span><\/i>The designated representative for the Association is authorized to give\u00a0 timely notice of intent to strike to the Board of Education and SERB upon approval of the\u00a0 membership and in keeping with provisions of ORC 4117.14 (D) (2).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                  Section 5-9 <\/span><\/i>Non-members of the Association are not eligible to vote on a fact finder\u2019s\u00a0 report or contract ratification.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                  BYLAW 6. DUES\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                  Section 6-1 <\/span><\/i>The annual dues of this Association shall be 0.19% of the base salary for\u00a0 a B.A. degree on the current Buckeye Local Salary Schedule. The dues rate for the succeeding\u00a0 year shall be determined by the April meeting of the Board of Directors\/Executive Committee\u00a0 subject to approval by a simple majority of membership.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                  Section 6-2 <\/span><\/i>Every member shall also pay the dues required by the district, state, and\u00a0 national associations with which this local is affiliated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                  Section 6-3 <\/span><\/i>The association shall annually enter into a Dues Transmittal Agreement\u00a0 with the Ohio Education Association.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                  BYLAW 7. MEMBERSHIP YEAR\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                  Section 7-1 <\/span><\/i>The membership year of the Association shall be September 1 to August\u00a0 31.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                  BYLAW 8. EXPULSION OF MEMBERS<\/b><\/p>\n

                  Section 8-1 <\/span><\/i>According to procedures adopted by the Association, the Board of\u00a0 Directors\/Executive Committee may censure, suspend from membership, or expel any member\u00a0 for one or more of the following reasons:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                  1. Violation of the Code of Ethics of the Education Profession.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                  2. Conviction of a felony.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                  3. Actively engaging in, or actively supporting activities directed against the constitutional\u00a0 purposes of the Association to bring about changes in the Association by means other than\u00a0 those that are consistent with the Association\u2019s Constitution.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    Section 8-2 <\/span><\/i>The Board of Directors\/Executive Committee may reinstate members\u00a0 previously suspended or expelled.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                    BYLAW 9. DUE PROCESS\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                    Section 9-1 <\/span><\/i>The Association guarantees that no member may be censured,\u00a0 suspended, or expelled without a due process hearing, which shall include an appropriate\u00a0 appellate procedure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                    BYLAW 10. AUTHORITY \u2013 PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                    Section 10-1 <\/span><\/i>Robert\u2019s Rules of Order, Newly Revised shall be the authority governing\u00a0 all matters of procedure not otherwise provided in this constitution, bylaws, or standing rules.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                    BYLAW 11. AMENDMENTS\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                    Section 11-1 <\/span><\/i>Amendments, alterations, additions, or deletions to these Bylaws shall be\u00a0 made by a majority vote of the total active membership of the Association.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                    Section 11-2 <\/span><\/i>Changes shall be proposed upon the initiative of the Constitution\u00a0 Committee or upon presentation to the Board of Directors\/Executive Committee of a petition\u00a0 signed by twenty (20) percent of the current active membership. All proposed changes shall be\u00a0 submitted in writing to all active members at least ten (10) days prior to action.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                    BYLAW 12. DISSOLUTION OF ASSOCIATIONS\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                    Section 12-1 <\/span><\/i>A petition for dissolution of the Association may be presented in writing to\u00a0 a meeting of the general membership by any member in good standing and must contain the\u00a0 signature of three-fourths (3\/4) of the total membership of the Association.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                    Section 12-2 <\/span><\/i>Upon receipt of the petition for dissolution by the total membership, the\u00a0 Association shall act upon the petition at the next general membership meeting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                    Section 12-3 <\/span><\/i>The Association shall be considered dissolved if three-fourths (3\/4) of the\u00a0 total membership vote by secret ballot in favor of dissolution.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                    Section 12-4 <\/span><\/i>The effective date of dissolution shall be thirty (30) days from the date of\u00a0 the vote, thus allowing for the disposal of assets and liabilities.<\/span><\/p>\n

                    Section 12-5 <\/span><\/i>In the event of dissolution of the Association, all assets of this\u00a0 organization remaining after payment of all obligations shall be distributed to the Buckeye Local\u00a0 Classroom Teachers\u2019 Association Scholarship provided that it is an entity recognized as exempt\u00a0 from Federal taxation. In the event that the BLCTA Scholarship is not then recognized as tax\u00a0 exempt, such assets shall then pass to Buckeye Local Close-Up program provided that is\u00a0 recognized as exempt from Federal taxation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                    BYLAW 13. ENABLING PROVISION\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                    Section 13-1 <\/span><\/i>This Constitution and these Bylaws shall become effective September 1,\u00a0 2011, following their adoption, and shall remain in effect until amended according to regulations\u00a0 herein provided.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                    Section 13-2 <\/span><\/i>This Constitution shall remain consistent with the Constitution of the OEA. <\/span>APPENDIX A\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                    BYLAW 14. GROUNDS FOR CHARGES AGAINST MEMBERS AND OFFICERS\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                    Section 14- 1. <\/span><\/i>Every member of the Association, by virtue of such membership, agrees\u00a0 that, in consideration of the rights and benefits conferred upon him or her pursuant to the terms\u00a0 of the Association Constitution, her or she shall be subject to disciplinary action for any conduct\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                    which constitutes a violation of his or her duties and obligations as stated in Section 2 below.\u00a0 Every member, by virtue of his or her membership, agrees that termination of membership does\u00a0 not terminate his or her liability for discipline for acts occurring during the period of his or her\u00a0 membership.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                    Section 14- 2<\/span><\/i>. Any member or elected or appointed officer may be charged and\u00a0 disciplined for engaging in conduct which constitutes a violation of his or her duties and\u00a0 obligation to the membership. The basis for such charges shall include, but not be limited to, the\u00a0 following:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                    1. Violating any provision of the approved Constitution or established Bylaws of the Association\u00a0 or its affiliates.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                    2. Failing to pay dues, fines, assessments, fees, and other financial obligations owed to the\u00a0 Association or its affiliates in a timely manner.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                    3. Obtaining membership by misrepresentation or through other fraudulent means.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                    4. Working in the interest of, or accepting membership in, any competing organization with\u00a0 interests dual to the Association.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                    5. Furnishing a complete or partial list of the membership of the Association to any\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      person other than those whose position entitles them to have a list, without specific\u00a0 authorization in writing from the Association President.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                      1. Deliberately engaging in conduct, which violates the responsibility of members toward the\u00a0 Association as an institution.<\/span><\/li>\n
                      2. Unreasonably, unlawfully or improperly disturbing the peace or harmony of any meeting of\u00a0 the Association.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                      3. Embezzling, misappropriating, fraudulently receiving, wrongfully handling, or failing to\u00a0 account for the funds of the Association, or any employee benefit fund.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                      4. Wrongfully taking, retaining, or destroying any money, books, papers or any other property\u00a0 belonging to the Association.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                      5. Using the name of the Association for soliciting funds, for advertising, or for any other similar\u00a0 activities.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                      6. Crossing or working behind a lawful and properly authorized picket line established by the\u00a0 Association.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                      7. Working for lower wages, longer hours, or other conditions inferior to those established by the\u00a0 Association collective bargaining agreement.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                      8. Acting in any way to circumvent, defeat or interfere with: (1) the Association\u2019s collective\u00a0 bargaining agreement with the employer or (2) the\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                        Association\u2019s performance of its legal or contractual rights or obligations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                        1. Disclosing any confidential matter of Association or its affiliates to any employer or employer\u00a0 agent.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                        2. Acting in collusion with any employer or employer agent to the detriment of the Association.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                        3. In the case of any elected or appointed Officer of the Association, failing to faithfully perform\u00a0 the duties of his or her office or position, or accepting dual compensation or expenses for the\u00a0 performance of duties related to his or her office or position.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                        4. Making false and malicious statements, which jeopardize the employment or reputation of\u00a0 another Association member.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                        5. Filing a malicious and frivolous charge against a member or Officer, as evidenced by the\u00a0 Hearing Board\u2019s dismissal of said charge with a finding that the charge was malicious and\u00a0 frivolous.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                          OHIO EDUCATION ASSOCIATION\u00a0 Scott W. DiMauro,President\u00a0 Jeffrey Wensing, Vice President Mark Hill, Secretary-Treasurer\u00a0 Patricia Collins Murdock, Executive Director\u00a0 MEMORANDUM\u00a0 DATE: 07\/05\/2023\u00a0 TO: Buckeye Loc CTA\u00a0 FROM: Legal Department\u00a0 SUBJECT: Local Association\u2019s Constitution and Bylaws Compliance\u00a0 The OEA Legal Department has … Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":95,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-320","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blcta.ohea.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/320","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blcta.ohea.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blcta.ohea.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blcta.ohea.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/95"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blcta.ohea.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=320"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blcta.ohea.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/320\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blcta.ohea.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=320"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}