District of Columbia Assn for Special Education

“District of Columbia Association for Special Education has members that will have the powers to vote on approving or amending the associations bylaws, elect members to the board and give broad, general direction to the board of directors.”

“The board shall be elected by secret ballot of voting members by majority vote.”

“Only voting members of the Association are entitled to vote. Each voting member shall have one vote at regular and special membership meetings. Members shall have the power to vote on approving or amending the Association bylaws, elect members to the board and give broad, general direction to the board of directors.”

“A copy of the Form 990 was distributed electronically to the organizations governing body before it was filed.”

“A formal conflict of interest policy was presented at the board meeting and all board members and employees reviewed and signed the policy, which is reviewed and signed annually.”

“The compensation of key employees was approved through the budgeting process in consultation with salary surverys and other resources on local practices for similar organizations in the DC metropolitan area.”

“Available upon request.”

“Mission Statement Continuation:To that end DCASE shall: (1) serve as a conduit for information to DCASE members; (2) advocate for students served by members in policy discussion with the District of Columbia public schools, the state superintendent, the state board of education, the mayor and federal agencies, and congress; (3) provide technical assistance and professional development to members and their employees; (4) promote collaboration and cooperation among members; and (5) engage in partnerships with parents and organizations concerned with the needs.”