American Federation of Teachers

“The boces teachers' association bylaws were amended to reflect changes in the name of the executive board to bta council, changes in the various powers and duties of the bta council, including reporting transactions to general membership and approval of all expenditures. The changes added the ability for the bta council to investigate or dismiss any member of the council if duties are not performed in compliance with the constitution and bylaws of the organization. The changes added a membership officer position to the bta council with a description of corresponding duties, allows retired members to attend bta council meetings, and describes how the retiree representative is elected and the retiree representative voting rights.”

“Members of the boces teachers' association include teachers, assistant teachers and retirees of orange ulster boces.”

“Every member of the orange county boces teachers' association shall have equal rights and provileges to nominate cadidates to hold office and to vote in elections or referendum.”

“Contract ratification of the collective bargaining agreements with the cooperative board shall be reserved solely for the general membership.”

“A copy of form 990 will be made available to the board of trustees for review before being filed.”

“The stipend paid to the trustees is voted on by the membership.”

“The organization makes tis governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“To promote the best interest of the children and education of those attending boces, to advance the standards of the teaching profession, to promote the welfare of its members, to expose all forms of racism and discrimination, and to promote the unity and strength of the teaching profession.”