Article I: Name and Affiliation

 

The organization will be known as the CSTA Miami (hereafter referred to as Chapter), a local chapter of the Computer Science Teachers Association (hereafter referred to as CSTA).

 

The Chapter is a legal and separate entity from the CSTA and the CSTA’s incorporation status, tax status, and insurance coverage do not extend to the Chapter.

 

Article II: Purpose

 

CSTA is a membership organization that supports and promotes the teaching of computer science and other computing disciplines. CSTA provides opportunities for K-12 teachers and students to better understand the computing disciplines and to more successfully prepare themselves to teach and learn.

 

The mission of the Chapter is to further the mission of the CSTA and to support 21st century skill development of students in Miami preparing them for jobs of the future while also empowering teachers with best practices and access to strategic partnerships for professional development as it relates to computer science education.

 

The policies of the Chapter shall not reflect any political partisanship, nor any preference, discrimination, or limitation based upon sex, race, or religious affiliation.

 

Article III: Membership

 

Section 1: All members of the Chapter shall be members in good standing of the CSTA.

 

Section 2: The Chapter shall have a minimum of eight (8) members, not all from the same institution.

 

Article IV: Governance

 

Section 1: Leadership

The Chapter shall be governed by a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Outreach & Engagement Coordinator and K-16 Liason and will be elected by the membership of the Chapter. No member of the Chapter shall receive compensation for serving in the leadership of the Chapter.

 

Section 2: Duties of the Leadership

The President of the Chapter is responsible for scheduling and chairing leadership meetings, meetings of the membership, and communicating with the CSTA Chapter Liaison. The President is responsible for setting the agenda for meetings, planning regular general membership meetings, including location, agenda, speakers, and other related activities.

 

The Vice-President of the Chapter is responsible for chairing meetings of the membership in the President’s absence.The Vice-President will assist in the setting of the agenda for meetings, planning regular general membership meetings, including location, agenda, speakers, and other related activities.

 

The Secretary of the Chapter is responsible for sending out meeting notices and maintaining meeting minutes and the membership roster. The Secretary is also responsible for keeping a record/history of all of the Chapter’s activities.

 

The Treasurer of the Chapter is responsible for the financial management of the Chapter which include budget maintenance, access to bank accounts and all other related activities involving money.

 

The Outreach and Engagement Coordinator is responsible for creating and maintaining relationships between the chapter and other organizations that bring value to the computer science teacher community; and aiding the President when planning guest speakers.

 

The K-16 Liaison is responsible for managing all activities that include computer science students and for showcasing students’ activities during some of the chapter meetings.

 

Section 3: Meetings

The Chapter shall hold regular membership meetings. One meeting per year shall include election of the Chapter leadership.

 

Article V: Chapter Obligations

 

Section 1: Annual Report

The Chapter shall submit an annual report to the CSTA consisting of the activities of the Chapter during the preceding year and the proposed plan for the Chapter for the upcoming year.

 

Section 2: Membership Roster

The Chapter shall submit a complete membership roster (including contact information) to the CSTA at least semi-annually.

 

Section 3: Leadership Roster

The Chapter shall submit a complete roster of the Chapter leadership (including contact information) to the CSTA annually and whenever changes occur in leadership or contact information.

 

Section 4: Other Obligations

The Chapter shall promptly provide other information to CSTA as requested.

 

Article VI: Amendments

 

These Bylaws may be amended by a vote of 2/3 of the Chapter membership and approval of the CSTA Board of Directors.

 

Article VII: Dissolution

 

The Chapter may be dissolved by a vote of 2/3 of the Chapter membership or by the CSTA Board of Directors. Any funds remaining for the Chapter upon dissolution and after the payment of legitimate debts shall revert to CSTA.