Education Writers Association

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“Changes were made to the bylaws to change the definition of a membership category for non-journalists and to authorize membership dues be charged.”

“Ewa members are journalists, researchers, teachers, policymakers and others with an interest in improving the public discourse surrounding education at all levels. Ewa has four categories of members: journalist membership is open to individuals whose primary professional activities involve reporting, writing, producing, editing, or otherwise preparing the news and editorial content of independent news media products. The definition of journalist also includes freelancers whose primary body of work is for independent news media, staffers at press associations or journalism education associations, journalism instructors, and journalism students. Community membership is open to anyone who does not meet the definition of journalist member but is interested in advancing education journalism. This includes reporters and writers for education organizations and institutions; educators; public information officers; education policymakers; and others interested in improving coverage of education to create a better-informed public. Student membership shall be open to students who aspire to a career in reporting or interpreting education. Honorary membership may be extended by majority vote of the board of directors to individuals who have rendered exceptional service to the purposes of this organization. Honorary members shall not be charged dues. The board of directors has establish one sub-category of community membership. Supporting community membership offers special benefits and opportunities to become involved in our mission. For our supporting community, we offer a suite of benefits, services and opportunities including the opportunity to be eligible to attend our flagship national seminar.”

“Members have the ability to elect officers of the board, nominate alternative officers to the board and have the ability to propose amendments to the by-laws including a provision to institute these amendments without board approval. Election of officers section 1.1 following expiration of the nominating period, if there are additional nominations to the slate of officers, the nominating committee shall prepare a ballot, listing all candidates for office, which shall be sent to all members at least thirty days before the annual membership meeting. The results, determined by a plurality of those voting, shall be announced in the association's publications. In those cases where no additional nominations are received by the nominating committee, the slate nominated by the nominating committee shall be declared elected.nomination of officers article v: nomination of officers section 1.1 a) the president shall annually appoint a nominating committee. B) the nominating committee shall prepare a slate of officers which should be sent to the membership at large at least sixty days before the officers' terms begin. All candidates for board officer positions must be current board members. Board officers shall be elected according to the provisions in article vi, section 1.1. C) additional candidates may be nominated by any three members in good standing. These nominations must be solicited not later than sixty days, and must be received not later than forty days, before the officers' terms begin. Article xv: amendments to the bylaws section 1.1 amendments may be proposed by the board of directors and adopted by a majority vote of the board of directors. Amendments may also be proposed by petition of at least 25 percent of ewa members calling for a vote on the proposed amendments. Member-proposed amendments not approved by the board shall require a majority vote of the membership for approval.”

“The executive director reviews the 990 tax return upon receipt from the preparer. Once the 990 is approved internally, the 990 is forwarded to the chair of the audit committee for review. Once approved by the committee chair, the executive director then signs the return.”

“The organization annually reviews the conflict of interest policy at the reorganization meeting with the board of directors and key employees and requires disclosure of any interests that may present a conflict of interest.”

“A. The executive director's compensation is reviewed annually by the board of directors at their board meeting regarding compensation. B. Key employees are reviewed by the exectuive director annually regarding compensation; the board of directors includes a general percentage increase with the organization's annual budget, and is used with executive director's discretion.”

“These documents and policies are provided upon request.”