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CONSTITUTION AND BY LAWS
OF THE New York Council of Administrators of Special Education (NYCASE)
OF THE Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
 

 

NEW YORK COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATORS OF SPECIAL EDUCATION BYLAWS

ARTICLE I - NAME

The name of this organization shall be the New York Council of Administrators of Special Education, hereinafter referred to as NYCASE. NYCASE shall be affiliated as a subdivision of the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) and as a division of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). 

ARTICLE II - MISSION

The New York Council of Special Education Administrators (NYCASE) is a professional organization that provides leadership and support to members by advocating on the shaping of policies and practices which impact the quality of special education services for students with disabilities. NYCASE will participate actively in the improvement of special education programs in the State of New York. 

ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP

SECTION 1: NYCASE Membership Levels

SECTION 1a: Unified Member (paid membership in national CEC and CASE along with NYCASE) Unified members may serve on the Executive Board and have access to all membership benefits.

SECTION 1b: Council Member (paid membership in NYCASE only) Council members may serve on the Board of Directors but may not hold a position on the Executive Board. They may serve on any active NYCASE Committee. 

SECTION 1c: Retired Member (paid membership in NYCASE) Retired members are those NYCASE members in good standing the year prior to their retirement who are not currently in a full time salaried administrative position. Retired members may serve on the Board of Directors, and can attend the annual conference at the member rate.

SECTION 1d: Student Member (paid membership in NYCASE) Student membership is open to any student enrolled in a College or University pursuing an advanced degree or certificate in administration. Student members may serve on a NYCASE Committee and can attend the annual conference at the member rate.  

SECTION 1e: Ex-Officio Member The Board of Directors may grant this special   membership to an individual. This individual may serve as a liaison to another organization or association. Ex-Officio members may serve on an active NYCASE Committee. Ex-Officio members may not vote or serve as an officer. 

SECTION 2: Minimum Membership Requirements

NYCASE shall maintain a minimum of fifteen (15) paid members at the Unified Membership level.

SECTION 3: Membership Term

The membership term shall be one or two years from the date of enrollment - based on payment of a one year or two year membership

SECTION 4: Organization Fees

SECTION 4a: Membership dues will be set yearly at the annual meeting of the Board of Directors and communicated to the membership at that meeting.

SECTION 4b: NYCASE may collect due or fees for specific activities or services at differential rates based on membership levels. 

ARTICLE IV - ORGANIZATION

SECTION 1: Relationship to the Division

NYCASE shall be recognized as an official state organization of CASE and shall be subject to its general supervision and control. 

SECTION 2: Relationship to the State/Provincial Unit

NYCASE shall be affiliated with the New York State Unit of the CEC

SECTION 3: Fiscal and Administrative Term

The fiscal year shall be July 1 - June 30. 

The administrative term of office shall begin the first Board meeting after the Annual Business Meeting

SECTION 4: The NYCASE Board shall have the authority to appoint the Executive Director of NYCASE. The procedures for selection and duties of the Executive Director shall be published in the position description and available in print from the NYCASE Policy Manual or online at the NYCASE website. 

ARTICLE V: OFFICERS

SECTION 1: Elected Positions

The officers of NYCASE shall consist of Co-Presidents, Co-Vice Presidents, Co-Secretaries and a Treasurer. 

SECTION 2: Prerequisite to Nomination and Election

All Executive Board members must be Unified Members (paid members in good standing with CEC, CASE and NYCASE) at the time of their nomination and election and remain so throughout their term in office

SECTION 3: Election of Officers

The nominated slate of Officers of NYCASE shall be presented to the membership at the annual conference and elected by a yea or nay vote. Nominations may also be made from the floor. If multiple people are nominated for a position, a ballot vote will be taken by the membership. If no positions are opposed, then the secretary can be directed to cast one vote in favor of the proposed slate of officers.

SECTION 4: Term of Service

With the exception of the Treasurer, each term shall be two (2) years, unless agreed upon otherwise in any given election year by a quorum of the remaining board members.

SECTION 5: Succession

SECTION 5a - With the exception of the Treasurer who may succeed her/himself to maintain financial continuity, an elected Officer shall serve for a two (2) year term, not to exceed two consecutive terms. This shall not apply in the case of an Officer selected to fill any portion of an unexpired term. 

SECTION 5b - At the end of the term of the Co-President, the Co-Vice President who has served longer in that current position shall succeed to the office of Co-President.

SECTION 5c - A midterm vacancy in any office, except for a vacancy in the Co-Presidency or Co- Vice Presidency, shall be declared and filled by action of the Executive Board upon recommendation by the Co-Presidents. Such person(s) shall serve until the end of the current term. 

A vacancy in the offices of Co-President or Co-Vice President shall be filled by action of the Board of Directors upon recommendation of the Membership Committee.

SECTION 6: Duties of Officers

SECTION 6a. The powers and duties of the Co-Presidents shall be:

1. To serve as the chief Executive Officers of NYCASE with the powers and duties customary for such a position;

2. To be the primary representatives of NYCASE (or their appointed designee);

3. To provide leadership in general policymaking and to carry out directives of the membership;

4. To call and preside over the annual business meeting and all meetings of the NYCASE Board of Directors;

5. To recommend chairs of standing Committees;

6. To recommend to the NYCASE Board, the need for any additional Committees;

7. To prepare the organization’s annual report.

SECTION 6b. The powers and duties of the Co-Vice Presidents shall be:

1. To serve in the place of and with the authority of a Co-President in case of a Co-President’s absence or inability to serve;

2. To Chair the Committee responsible for professional development, providing leadership in the program development of conferences and other professional development opportunities for the NYCASE membership.

SECTION 6c. The powers and duties of the Co-Secretaries shall be:

1. To keep a record of the proceedings of all NYCASE Board meetings including the annual business meeting;

2. To provide minutes subsequent to all NYCASE Board meetings and the annual business meeting.

SECTION 6d. The powers and duties of the Treasurer shall be:

1. To serve as custodian of the funds of NYCASE;

2. To authorize and pay NYCASE expenses

3. To issue a report of the financial status of NYCASE at each Executive Board meeting

4. To issue an annual report of the financial status of NYCASE to the Executive Board and NYCASE membership at the annual business meeting;

5. To prepare, with the NYCASE Board of Directors, an annual budget for approval by the NYCASE Board of Directors at the September NYCASE Board Meeting.  

SECTION 7: Removal from Office

SECTION 7a. A Petition for the removal of an Officer shall be signed by at least five (5) members of NYCASE and submitted in writing to the Co-Presidents. If a Co-President is the subject of the petition, it shall be submitted to the Co-Vice Presidents and the other Co-President.

SECTION 7b. A Co-President (or Co-Vice President) shall notify each Executive Board member in writing within seven (7) days of the receipt of a petition; solicit relevant evidence from all parties concerned and call a special meeting of the Executive Board to consider the matter within thirty (30) days following receipt of such petition. 

SECTION 7c. At the Executive Board meeting, all interested parties shall have an opportunity, including the Officer who is the subject of these proceedings, to present any relevant evidence to the Executive Board prior to a decision. A two-thirds majority vote of the Executive Board members present, provided there is a quorum, is necessary for removal of an Officer. Removal from office is effective immediately. 

SECTION 7d.  The Officer being considered for removal shall be provided with the results of the Executive Board action in writing within seven (7) days of the decision. 

ARTICLE VI: EXECUTIVE BOARD

SECTION 1: Composition

The Executive Board shall consist of the Co-Presidents; Co-Vice Presidents; Immediate Past Co-President; Co-Secretaries and Treasurer. All members of the Executive Board must hold unified membership. Standing Committee Chairperson(s) may be invited to attend an Executive Board meeting as needed.

SECTION 2: Duties of the Executive Board

The duties of the Executive Board shall be: 

2a. To attend all Board meetings and membership meetings;

2b. To attend the Summer Institute;

2c. To formulate and propose policies for the organization;

2d. To fill vacancies;

2e. To make recommendations to NYCASE;

2f. To work with the Board of Directors;

2g. To work with the Chairperson(s) of the standing Committees in setting agendas for meetings

2h. To work closely with the Executive Director

ARTICLE VII: BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SECTION 1: Composition

The Board of Directors shall consist of the Officers of the Executive Board and up to fifteen (15) other members (Directors) in good standing as recommended by the Executive Board and approved by a two-thirds (⅔) majority of the current NYCASE Board. Board members must be Unified Members.

SECTION 2: Duties of the Board of Directors

The duties of the Board of Directors shall be:

2a. To attend all meetings of the Board and membership meetings

2b. To attend the Summer Institute;

2c. To represent Special Education Administrators on a regional basis;

2d. To chair and work on Committees of the NYCASE Board;

2e. To study issues/activities and make recommendations to the Executive Committee and to the Board in furtherance, thereof

A member of the Board of Directors may be removed from office when they have failed to fulfill the responsibilities of the office. 

ARTICLE VIII: MEETINGS

SECTION 1: Meetings

NYCASE shall conduct its annual meeting, which shall be open to all members, during the annual conference.

There shall be a minimum of six (6) meetings of the Board of Directors per year.

SECTION 2: Special Meetings

With the consent of the Executive Board, a Co-President may call a special meeting. The NYCASE Board shall advise the membership of any action taken as a result of such meeting.

SECTION 3: Quorum

Attendance of fifty one percent (51%) of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum.

Any meeting may be conducted in person, telephonically or virtually and the NYCASE Board may take any action it is authorized to take in accordance with its by-laws. Board members unable to attend a meeting in person may participate by telephone or virtual format. If a meeting begins with a quorum, but one or more Board members must leave the meeting, the quorum would not be disrupted and board or committee action can continue to properly take place.

SECTION 4: Voting Outside Board Meetings

With unanimous consent, the Board of Directors may elect to act without a meeting by any electronic means, in addition to via "electronic mail.” Voting outside Board meetings must be documented by the secretary and submitted for approval as minutes in the subsequent Board meeting.

ARTICLE IX: COMMITTEES

SECTION 1: Standing Committees

Standing Committees of NYCASE shall include but not limited to committees focused on professional development, advocacy, communication/technology and membership/elections.

SECTION 2: Ad-Hoc Committees 

Ad-Hoc committees may be established and their functions assigned at the discretion of the Co-Presidents. Any proposal shall provide a clear statement of the functions of such Committee and shall identify its start and end date.

SECTION 3: Appointment of Committee Chairs

The Co-Presidents, with the approval of the Executive Board, shall appoint the Chairs of each Standing Committee.

SECTION 4: Appointment of Committee Members

Committee members shall be appointed by the Chair(s) subject to approval by.the Co-Presidents.

ARTICLE X: DURATION AND DISSOLUTION

The duration of NYCASE shall be perpetual unless the Officers of NYCASE unanimously determine that it should be dissolved. Upon this dissolution and final liquidation of NYCASE, the Officers shall arrange for payment of all outstanding debts and liabilities to the extent possible and disperse any funds remaining in the furtherance of NYCASE’s purpose and mission as approved by the Board of Directors, including:

  1. Contributing them to Council for Administrators of Special Education [CASE] for its use in advancing the education of exceptional children; or

  2. Contributing them to Council for Exceptional Children [CEC]

 

ARTICLE XI: PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE

Robert's Rules of Order, latest edition, shall be used as a guide by NYCASE in carrying out its parliamentary procedure. 

ARTICLE XII: AMENDMENTS

The Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws may be amended at any meeting of the Board of Directors by a two-thirds vote of the membership present, providing there is a quorum. Such amendments shall have been submitted in writing to the Executive Board. Within thirty (30) days of the date received by the Executive Board, the proposed amendment(s) shall be submitted to the membership electronically and/or in posting on the NYCASE webpage at least fourteen (14) days prior to the Board Meeting to provide sufficient time for comment prior to the vote.

Members shall be invited to a special meeting to discuss proposed amendment(s)  to the By-laws, not conducted at the Annual Meeting.

 

NYCASE Policies and Procedures

Chapter 1 Board Policy and Procedures

Purpose

The Board, as the New York Council of  Administrators for Special Education’s (NYCASE) governing body, is entrusted with the authority to establish policy for the governance of NYCASE. Board policy establishes the parameters and guidelines for Board members, committees,  and contracted staff. The purposes of these policies is to: 

  • Inform about Board intent, goals and aspirations; 

  • Prevent confusion among Board members and the membership

  • Promote consistency of Board action

  • Improve public relations.

1.2 Changes to policy requires a majority vote of the Board 

All policy decisions will be made by a vote of a quorum of the Board membership and only at Board meetings. Before adopting any policy, all Board members will receive a copy of the proposed policy 30 days in advance of the meeting at which the vote is to be taken. 

1.3 Source of policies

A committee of the Board or individual Board members may recommend Board policies. All proposed policies will be researched to ensure they are legal consistent with CEC-CASE Policies, and do not contradict already established policy or by-laws of NYCASE. If approved by the Board, policies will be written, dated at time of approval and included on the website.

1.4 Considerations for all policies 

All policies proposed to the Board should meet the following criteria: 

  • necessary for good operation of  NYCASE; 

  • consistent with our mission statement; 

  • within the scope of Board authority; 

  • consistent with state and federal law; 

  • practical and enforceable; 

  • broad enough to cover the subject completely.

1.5 Accountability for carrying out policies 

The Co-Presidents will be responsible to ensure all policies are effectively explained to the Board members and make every reasonable effort to see that they are understood, accepted and followed.

1.7 Amendment or suspension of policy

The Board or a committee of the Board will review all policies annually for accuracy and appropriateness and recommendations will be made to the Board for amendment, addition or elimination. Except as otherwise provided by law, any policy of the Board may be suspended, repealed, amended, or waived by a vote of the quorum of the Board.

1.8 Mission Statement

The New York Council of Special Education Administrators (NYCASE) is a professional organization that provides leadership and support to members by advocating on the shaping of policies and practices which impact the quality of special education services for students with disabilities. NYCASE will participate actively in the improvement of special education programs in the State of New York. 

Chapter 2 Board Responsibilities

2.1 Establishment of the organization

NYCASE was established as a nonprofit organization under the laws of New York State. The Board of Directors was established as the authority to operate NYCASE in accordance with by-laws and Board policies. NYCASE business will be conducted in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, the Certificate of Incorporation,  NYCASE by-laws, Board policies and generally accepted business practices that will accomplish the NYCASE mission. 

2.2 Authority of the Board of directors

Each member of the Board is legally and morally responsible for all activities of NYCASE. 

2.3 Board member commitment

Serving as a Board member of NYCASE involves a special commitment. To meet that commitment Board members are expected to: 

  • ensure adherence to NYCASE's mission; 

  • attend and actively participate in all of the Board's meetings, and notify the Co-President  or Designee of anticipated absence(s); 

    • when absent from a meeting, review minutes and results of the missed meeting; 

    • be prepared to participate fully in Board and committee meetings serve actively on at least one committee; 

    • act only with the full Board, not individually unless authorized to do so by the full Board; 

    • speak for the full Board only when the full Board sanctions their doing so; 

2.4 Board member rights

Members of the NYCASE Board are granted certain specific rights. All Board members have the right to: 

  • receive notice and agenda of Board meetings; 

  • attend and participate in Board meetings; 

  • examine NYCASE's books,  records, meeting minutes, financial statements and contracts; 

  • place items on the Board meeting agenda. 

2.5 Board member conflict of interest

Board members have a duty to subordinate personal interests to the welfare of NYCASE and those we serve. Board members are prohibited from receiving gifts, fees, loans, or favors from suppliers, contractors, consultants, or financial agencies, which obligate or induce the Board member to compromise responsibilities to negotiate, inspect or audit, purchase or award contracts with the best interest of NYCASE in mind. 

Board members and employees are expected to be alert for and avoid situations, which might be construed as a conflict of interest. Any possible conflict of interest on the part of any Board member should be disclosed to the other Board members and made a matter of record, either annually or when the interest becomes a matter of Board action. 

Any Board member having a conflict of interest or possible conflict of interest should not vote or use his/her personal influence on the matter. The minutes of the meeting should reflect that a disclosure was made and the member abstained from the vote. These restrictions do not prevent the Board member from briefly stating his/her position in the matter nor from answering pertinent questions of other Board members, since his or her knowledge could be of assistance to the deliberations. 

All Board members will be required to complete a "Conflict of Interest" form annually.

2.6 Legal requirements of Board members 

All NYCASE Board members will be expected to recognize and accept their legal position as governing agents of NYCASE. A Board member of NYCASE assumes the role of a fiduciary with regard to those served. A fiduciary is a person who holds something in trust for another. 

2.7 Maintaining ethical credibility 

Because the conduct of the Board has a direct impact on public and constituent perceptions about NYCASE, Board members will maintain an appearance of high credibility in adhering to legal and policy requirements. 

Board members will be active and encourage other Board members to be active by attending meetings, questioning, voting on all issues, monitoring progress and maintaining active committee participation.

Board members will not condone conflicts of interest on the Board. A Board member or his/her family may not receive any gain through the connection with the NYCASE Board. 

Board members will review fiscal records and controls at regular intervals and ensure that budget forms and annual report forms are prepared. 

2.8 Political contributions

Members of the NYCASE Board may not make political contributions on behalf of NYCASE. If a Board member takes an active part in the political process, it must be done at the Board member's personal expense. Board members must not make any direct or indirect political contribution in cash, property or service on behalf of NYCASE. 

2.9 Ethical obligations of Board members

The Board will approve a code of ethics for Board members. All Board members will be given a copy of the code. and will be expected to adhere to its provisions.

2.10 The NYCASE Code of Ethics

As a member of the NYCASE Board, I will …

  • listen carefully to other Board members, and those served by NYCASE and respect their opinions; 

  • respect and support the majority decisions of the Board; 

  • recognize that all authority is vested in the Board when it meets in an official session and not with individual Board members; 

  • keep well informed of developments that are relevant to issues that may come before the Board; 

  • participate actively in Board meetings and actions; 

  • call to the attention of the Board any issues that will have an adverse effect on NYCASE or those we serve; 

  • attempt to interpret the needs of NYCASE constituents and interpret the action of NYCASE to its constituents; 

  • refer constituent complaints to the Co-Presidents; 

  • represent all constituents of NYCASE and not a particular geographic area or special interest groups; 

  • consider oneself a "trustee" of NYCASE and do one’s best to ensure that NYCASE is well maintained. financially secure, growing and always operating in the best interests of constituents; 

  • always work to learn more about the Board member's job and how to do it better; 

  • declare any conflicts of interest between my personal life and my position on the NYCASE Board and avoid voting on issues that may be a conflict of interest. 

As a member of the NYCASE Board I will not... 

  • be critical, in or outside of the Board meeting, of other Board members or their opinions; 

  • use NYCASE or any part of NYCASE for my personal advantage or the personal advantage of my friends or relatives; 

  • discuss the confidential proceedings of the Board outside the Board meeting; 

2.11 Annual meeting of the Board  

There will be an annual business meeting conducted by the Board each year at the annual conference, or on a date designated by a vote of the Board of Directors. 

2.12 Maintenance of NYCASE documents

The Executive Director of the organization will hold all major NYCASE organizational documents with the exception of the financial documents which are maintained by the treasurer. All organizational documents are the property of the Board of Directors. Upon retirement or resignation, the Executive Director will turn over all documents to the senior Co-President.

2.13 Perpetuation of the organization

Continuance of the organization is the responsibility of the NYCASE Board. The Board will maintain an ongoing recruiting plan that can fill vacancies with a well-qualified candidate and with minimal disruption to the Board's work. When selecting new Board members, the Board will attempt to find a broad representation of the state that will offer diverse perspectives to the Board's decisions. 

2.14 Appointment of Board members

The NYCASE Board will select to the Board persons who: 

  • believe in the cause and mission of NYCASE; 

  • will participate actively and responsibly as part of the NYCASE Board; 

  • will advocate for NYCASE. 

The Co-Presidents of the Board will periodically remind Board members to submit Board candidate recommendations.

2.15 Vacancies on the Board

When a vacancy occurs on the Board other than normal expiration of terms, the Board may fill the vacancy. Any vacancy occurring in the term of a Board member shall be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining Board members. Any member vacancy will be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Board members at an official Board meeting.

The process to fill a vacancy will be as follows: 

  • the Board will review recommendations presented; 

  • the nominee(s) will be presented to the Board for a vote; 

  • the Executive Director will notify the selected persons and the successful appointee will be seated at the next regular Board meeting. 

2.16 Meeting attendance requirement

It is the policy of the NYCASE Board that members must attend meetings in person or virtually to maintain governance continuity, to be fully informed about the issues on which they will vote, and to meet their responsibility to contribute to the decisions the Board is required to make. If a Board member will be absent from all or part of any meeting, the member is expected to contact the Co-Presidents or Designee as soon as the need to be absent is known. If a Board member has three absences from full Board meetings or three consecutive absences from committee meetings, the Co- Presidents of the Board or his or her designee will address the absences with the Board member. The Board will take appropriate action that may result in removal from the Board.

2.17 Removal of Board members

Full participation at Board and committee meetings is expected. Directors are also expected to actively participate in at least one committee. A Board member may be removed from the Board for acting in any manner detrimental to NYCASE. A Board member may be removed only by a two-thirds (2/3rd) majority vote of the Board. 

2.18 Compensation of Board members 

Board members will not be monetarily compensated for service.

2.19 Board correspondence

Correspondence from the Board will be approved by the Board or its' Co-Presidents. Except for reports. which are legally required to be signed by the secretary or treasurer, all correspondence from the Board will be signed by the Co-Presidents. All correspondence from the Board will be written on NYCASE stationery and will be prepared under the direction of the Executive Committee for the Board of Directors. Use of NYCASE letterhead will be limited to only official business. 

2.20 Board members speaking to the public or media 

Individual Board members may not speak to the public or the media on behalf of the Board unless authorized by the Board to do so. Board members must be mindful to differentiate between their own personal opinions and the position(s) of the Board when speaking with others. They must identify when their statements are their own and not representative of NYCASE.

2.21 Authority of Board members

Board members have authority only when acting as a body in regular or special meetings of the Board. The Board will not be bound in any way by any statement or action by any individual Board member except when such statement or action is in pursuance of an adopted Board resolution or special instructions by the Board, or under specified delegation of responsibility.

2.22 Board evaluation

Performance accountability for the Board can only be maintained at a high level through regular self-evaluation of the Board's work. Therefore, the NYCASE Board will conduct a written self-evaluation of the Board's performance every two years. The evaluation will include. but not be limited to: 

  • quality of meetings; 

  • committee performance; 

  • progress on the strategic plan; fiscal monitoring; 

  • cohesiveness of the Board team; 

  • quality of the relationship with the Co-President or Designee; 

  • level of participation in Board activities by all members. 

It will be the responsibility of the Co-Presidents or designee to initiate the Board self-evaluation.

Committees

All Unified, Council, Retired and Student NYCASE members are encouraged to serve as committee members. Each Committee must be chaired by a Board Member. Committees meet bi-monthly (months without a Board meeting scheduled) with the exception of the PD Committee that meets monthly or more frequently as needed. Each Committee submits updates and reports out at all Board meetings. 

Legislative Committee

The Legislative Committee works to keep the membership updated and informed on current issues. They work in collaboration with the NYCASE Board to respond to relevant state and national issues through such means as open letters and public comments. 

  1. To develop a legislative program under the direction of the Executive Board

  2. Disseminate information pertinent to national and state/provincial legislative programs 

  3. Compose public statements on behalf of NYCASE under the direction of the Executive Board   

Technology and Communication Committee

The Technology and Communications Committee assists the NYCASE Co-Presidents and Executive Director with website management; dissemination of information to the membership and subdivision units; document storage for the organization; office efficiencies and the management of needed software. 

Responsibilities:

  1. Provide advice on the development, maintenance, and content on the NYCASE website and social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, etc.). 

  2. Provide recommendations on the design, graphics, placement of content, and functionality of the Website and social media platforms.

  3. To provide recommendations on how the Website and social media platforms are to be utilized by NYCASE committees, and the general public.

  4. Ensure the accuracy of the content and information displayed on the NYCASE website and social media platforms.

  5. Ensure the content and information on the NYCASE website and social media platforms are maintained and updated on a timely basis.

  6. Set standards for further website and social media platforms development and monitoring.

  7. Coordinate the hosting of the website and maintenance of the domain name. 

  8. Review document storage with the Executive Director of NYCASE to ensure there is sufficient capacity.

  9. Recommend the allocation of necessary software resources for future projects and enhancements.

Membership Committee

The Membership Committee works closely with the Executive Director and NYCASE Board to recruit and retain membership in NYCASE at the state and national levels. The Committee also leads the annual search and selection of the Special Education Administrator of the Year Award. The Committee Co-Chairs also oversee the Board election process each year. 

Responsibilities:

  1. Maintain a current record of NYCASE and CEC-CASE members in collaboration with the Executive Director and to provide all Officers and Committee Chairs with such a list upon request.

  2. Maintain an active program for the recruitment of new NYCASE and CASE members along with the retention of current members. To support and collaborate with NYS CEC and National CASE membership initiatives. In addition, a written record of such activities will be kept on file by the Membership Committee.

Conduct the statewide nomination search and selection of the Special Education Administrator of the Year Award. Nominations sought as early as January with selection of the recipient no later than May. Award presented at the annual conference.

  1. Prepare and present a slate of officers for election to the Executive Board at the Annual Business Meeting in July. Membership Committee Co-Chairs will facilitate the election process at the Annual Business Meeting.

Professional Development Committee

The Professional Development Committee assists the NYCASE Presidents and Executive Director with planning the annual conference and any member based professional learning activities during the year; guides the dissemination of information related to professional development; provides and supports professional learning for the membership.    

Responsibilities:

  1. The PD Committee is always chaired by the Co-Vice Presidents.

  2. The PD Committee will meet on a monthly basis.

  3. In collaboration with the Executive Director, provide advice, guidance and planning for all components/functions of the annual conference.

  4. Provide support and guidance for all professional development opportunities during the course of the year (ex. such as the New Administrator Institute (NAI)). 

  5. Provide content related to all NYCASE professional development offerings.