By Laws

MAGNET SCHOOLS OF TEXAS, INC.
BYLAWS

ARTICLE I
NAME AND PURPOSE

1. The name of this organization shall be MAGNET SCHOOLS OF TEXAS, INC. (MSTX).

2. The purposes of Magnet Schools of Texas, Inc. (MSTX) are: 1) To promote goals of desegregation, equity, and excellence, through the expansion and improvement of magnet schools; 2.) To encourage the passage of legislation at both the state and national levels that will promote the development and improvement of magnet schools; 3) To explore and establish linkages with other professional groups with similar interests; 4) To promote networking within the magnet schools and public choice community.

ARTICLE lI MEMBERSHIP

1.Membership shall be contingent upon annual payment of dues, with membership as follows:

a.Individual Individual membership status shall be held by persons who are involved with or interested in magnet schools; examples: parents, superintendent, teachers, coordinators, not limited to but to include examples: PTA, campus, advisory committees, etc. NAACP, ZAGT (local group).

b.Organizational Organizational membership shall be extended to interested groups and organizations. An affiliate member shall enjoy all membership privileges except that of holding office and each affiliate group is entitled to one vote.

2.A person or organization shall become a member upon meeting the requirements of membership and the payment of dues. Membership in MSTX shall be on an annual basis. A member may be dropped from membership for non-payment of dues.

MAGNET SCHOOLS OF TEXAS, INC.
BYLAWS

ARTICLE I

NAME AND PURPOSE

1 .The name of this organization shall be MAGNET SCHOOLS OF TEXAS, INC. (MSTX).

2.The purposes of Magnet Schools of Texas, Inc. (MSTX) are: 1) To promote goals of desegregation, equity, and excellence, through the

expansion and improvement of magnet schools; 2.) To encourage the passage of legislation at both the state and national levels that will

promote the development and improvement of magnet schools; 3) To explore and establish linkages with other professional groups with

similar interests; 4) To promote networking within the magnet schools and public choice community.

ARTICLE II

MEMBERSHIP

1.Membership shall be contingent upon annual payment of dues, with membership as follows:

c.Honorary By two-thirds vote of the MSTX Board of Directors the title of honorary member may be conferred upon any individual who has distinguished himself/herself by exemplary efforts related to magnet school/program purposes and goals. 2.A person or organization shall become a member upon meeting the requirements of membership and the payment of dues. Membership in MSTX shall be on an annual basis. A member may be dropped from membership for non-payment of dues.

2.Only individual members of the organization shall be eligible to serve on the Board of Directors.

b.Election:

1.The nominee receiving the largest number of votes for each office shall be declared elected;

2.Elections shall take place at the annual conference, with new officers assuming responsibilities at the conclusion of the annual conference.

3.Term of Office

a.The President-elect, Secretary, Treasurer and immediate past president shall hold office for two years or until their successors are chosen;

b.The President-elect shall succeed to the Presidency for a two year term;

c.The Secretary and Treasurer shall serve for a period of two years, subject to reelection for an additional term of two years;

d.Regional Representatives shall hold office for a term of two years, subject to reelection for an additional term of two years.

e.The Director of Parent Leadership shall serve for a period of two years, subject to reappointment by the Board of Directors;

f. In the event of resignation, illness or death of any Board member other than President, the Board shall by majority vote, elect a successor to serve until the next annual election. In the event that the President-elect is unable to assume the duties of President, the Board of Directors, by majority vote, shall choose an eligible member to serve as President until the next annual election.

g. The term of office of each elected official of Magnet Schools of Texas, Inc. shall commence at the conflusion of the annual conference, and continue for the period specified or until a successor takes office.

4. Functions of Officers

a.The President shall

1. exert leadership in the achievement of the purposes of Magnet Schools of Texas, Inc.;

2.preside at meetings of the organization of the Board of Directors;

3.appoint all committees unless otherwise specified in these Bylaws or in the motion establishing the committee;

4.serve ex-officio on all Magnet Schools of Texas committees;

5.call all meetings of the organization and of the Board of Directors;

6.perform all other duties pertaining to this office, as appropriate to the objectives of Magnet Schools of Texas, Inc.

b.The President-Elect shall

1. perform the duties of the President in the absence or incapacity of the President;

2.serve as a member of the Board of Directors;

3.serve as chairperson of the Magnet Schools of Texas Committee on Nominations;

4.serve as Program Chairperson for activities during the Magnet Schools of Texas annual conference unless otherwise designated;

5.perform all other duties pertaining to this office, as appropriate to the objectives of Magnet Schools of Texas, Inc.

c.The Secretary shall

1. keep a record of the proceedings of the Board of Directors and annual organization meeting;

2.prepare correspondence as directed by the President or Board of Directors;

3.serve as Chairperson of the Bylaws Committee;

4.perform all other duties pertaining to this office, as appropriate to the objectives of Magnet Schools of Texas, Inc.

d.The Treasurer shall:

l.serve as Chairperson of the Finance Committee;

2.assist in the preparation of the budget for Magnet Schools of Texas;

3.follow accepted procedures for handling the funds of the organization;

4.recommend to the officers or members any needed modification in procedures for managing fiscal affairs of the organization;

5.prepare a final annual report for the membership, as well as for the annual audit;

6.perform all other duties pertaining to this office, as appropriatae to the objectives of Magnet Schools of Texas.

e.Regional Representatives shall:

l.be expected to serve on at least one standing committee;

2.serve as local news liaison for the organization;

3.perform all other duties pertaining to this office, as appropriate to the objectives of Magnet Schools of Texas.

f.The Immediate Past President shall

1. serve as advisor to the Board of Directors.

2.serve as Chairperson of the Membership Committee;

g. Ahe Director of Parent Leadership shall serve the organization by promoting parent membrship, participation, and involvement in Magnet Schools of Texas.

5.Functions of the Board of Directors

a.farmulate and establish organization policies and report such policies to the members for review;

b.formulate operational policies appropriate for executive action and direct the execution thereof, subject to review by the members;

c.perform such other duties as may be delegated to it by the members and/or officers.

ARTICLE V COMMITTEES

1. .Standing Committees. The Standing Committees of Magnet Schools of Texas, Inc. shall be appointed at the annual conference and shall include the following:

a.The Membership Committee shall promote membership in Magnet Schools of Texas, Inc. It shall consist of the Immediate Past President as Chairperson and a minimum of three members appointed by the President with the approval of the Board of Directors;

b.The Nominating Committee shall be responsible for carrying out the nomination precedures in accord with these Bylaws. It shall consist of the President-elect as Chairperson and a minimum of three members appointed by the President with the approval of the Board of Directors;

c.The Finance Committee shall be responsible for the fiscal affairs of the organization. It shall consist of the Treasurer as Chairperson and a minimum of three members appointed by the President with the approval of the Board of Directors;

d.The Bylaws Committee shall be responsible for ensuring that the affairs of the organization are conducted in accordance with the bylaws. It shall consist of the Secretary as Chairperson and a minimum of two members appointed by the President with the approval of the Board of Directors;

e.The Magnet Schools of Merit Committee shall be responsible for establishing the criteria for the award, reviewing entries submitted and the selection of the schools to be recognized for the MSTX Schools of Merit Award at the annual conference. It will consist of three members appointed by the president with the approval of the Board of Directors.

f. The ConferenceCommittee shall assist the host district in planning the annual conference. It will consist of the host district leadership and three members appointed by the President with the approval of the Board of Directors.

2.Selection of Committees. The President and Board of Directors shall have authority to name such other standing and special committees as may be needed to conduct the activities of Magnet Schools of Texas, Inc.

ARTICLE VI
CONSTITUTION AND BY LAWS

1..Amendments.These bylaws may be amended by the membership at the annual conference.

a.Amendments to the bylaws may be made by any member in writing and submitted to the President of Magnet Schools of Texas, Inc. thirty days prior to the annual conference

b.A majority vote of the members present at the annual conference is required for amendment approval.

c.Proposed amendments approved at the annual conference shall take effect at the close of the annual conference and will be published in the MSTX Newsletter.

Amended December 1, 1998