ARTICLE 1.
Name.
The name of the organization
shall be West Des Moines Talented and Gifted.
ARTICLE 2.
Purpose.
The purpose of the
organization shall be to stimulate interest in programs to meet the unique
needs, interests and abilities of gifted and talented students. To
accomplish this purpose, the organization shall:
a)
Bring together concerned parents, teachers, and friends
of gifted and talented children for their mutual support and stimulation.
b)
Express interest in and concern for the educational
opportunities for gifted and talented children.
c)
Encourage school officials to plan for and to provide
necessary budget allowances, staffing, course offerings, other educational
experiences, and associated materials and supplies to meet the special
educational requirements of gifted and talented children.
d)
Publicize the need for better educational opportunities
for gifted and talented children, so that such children may more nearly
achieve their full potential.
e)
Serve as a clearinghouse and a resource center and
disseminate news and information of interest and concern to parents and
teachers of gifted and talented children.
f)
Strive to secure or amend legislation and regulations, which will
affect educational opportunities for gifted and talented children for the
purpose of furthering such opportunities.
g)
Undertake such other activities as appropriate to
provide and further educational opportunities for gifted and talented
children.
ARTICLE 3.
Membership.
Membership is open to any
family or person who resides in or has children attending, or who is an
employee of, the West Des Moines Community School District interested in
education for gifted and talented children who has paid the annual dues
for the current school year. The membership shall be for the period from
July 1 through the following June 30. The annual dues shall be $25.00 per
family or individual for the 2000-2001 school year and thereafter shall
remain at the rate for the prior year unless changed by the membership at
the Annual Meeting. The
annual dues include membership in ITAG (Iowa Talented and Gifted
Association).
ARTICLE 4.
Governing Body.
Except as expressly provided
in these Bylaws, any matter to be decided by the organization may be
determined by a majority of the members present at any meeting which has
been called upon at least seven days notice or by written approval of at
least 75% of the membership. For all votes by the membership, a family
membership shall have one vote.
ARTICLE 5.
Officers.
The officers shall be
President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and, as an ex-officio
member, the immediate Past-President. Each officer shall serve a one-year
term until the next Annual Meeting, but may be re-elected. At the Annual
Meeting, the current officers shall present a slate of officers for the
coming year. Nominations will also be accepted from the floor. The
officers will be elected by a majority of those members present at the
meeting. In the event an officer is unable to fulfill his or her term, the
President shall appoint someone to serve the remainder of his or her term,
subject to approval of the membership at the next meeting.
The President shall call and
preside at all meetings of the membership and shall appoint all committees
and serve as an ex officio member of all committees. The Vice President
shall perform the duties of the President in the President’s absence and
such other duties as the President may assign. The Secretary shall keep an
accurate record of all meetings and a roster of the membership and shall
distribute minutes of the meetings to the members. The Treasurer shall
receive all revenues of the organization, keep a record of their receipt
and disbursement and prepare a financial report for each meeting and
annually. All officers shall
plan the meetings of the organization.
ARTICLE 6.
Meetings.
The organization shall meet
at least four times during the school year, including the Annual Meeting
to be held in April or May.
ARTICLE 7.
Amendments.
These Bylaws may be amended at any regular meeting of the organization, by a two-thirds vote of the members present at the meeting, provided the amendment was submitted in writing at a previous regular meeting or mailed to the membership at least ten days prior to the meeting.