Proposed Constitution and Bylaws Revision Conference of Executives of American Schools for the Deaf, Inc.

PROPOSED CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS REVISION CONFERENCE OF EXECUTIVES OF AMERICAN SCHOOLS FOR THE DEAF, INC. The following revision of the Constitution and Bylaws of the Conference of Executives of American Schools for the Deaf is submitted for review of Conference members prior to the Conference meeting in Omaha, Nebraska in May. The Constitution and Bylaws have been revised to meet the expressed opinion of the Conference in Portland, Maine in 1978 and Austin, Texas in 1979, that the membership of the Conference be broadened. A committee composed of Frances Cronin, Leo Dicker, Jay Farman, Henry Klopping, and Hollis Wyks prepared the revision and the Executive Committee has approved the revision for submission to the Conference. The Conference will be asked to approve the revised Constitution and Bylaws at the 1980 meeting in Omaha. CONSTITUTION EXISTING ARTICLE AND SECTION PROPOSED REVISION COMMENTS ARTICLE I. NAME ARTICLE I. NAME Section I. This organization shall be Sec. 1.0 This organization shall be known as the Conference of known as the Conference of Execu- Educational Administrators Serving the Deaf, Inc., tives of American Schools for the hereafter referred to in this constitution as the ConferDeaf , Inc., hereafter referred to in ence. this constitution as the Conference. ARTICLEII. OBJECT Section I. The object of this organization shall be to promote the management and operation of schools and other educational programs for the deaf along the broadest and most efficient lines, and to further and promote the general welfare of the deaf. ARTICLEII. OBJECT Sec. 1.0 The objects of this Conference shall be to provide leadership for the improvement and advancement of a continuum of educational opportunities which promote the general welfare of the deaf in North America, and to encourage the efficient management and operation of schools, programs, program service centers, and governmental units providing for the needs of the deaf. "Deaf" is interpreted to mean the Conference definition of hearing impaired. Acronym C.E. A.S.D. is maintained. Retention of historic use of the term "Conference." Name reflects the changed membership of the Conference over the years. The object was broadened to encompass the total composition of the Conference—the National Office—a legislative liaison—etc.—and demonstrate the current trend to involve education of students, parents, adult deaf, community, professionals. . . . North America was added to draw attention to both U.S. and Canadian involvement . it. b ARTICLE III. MEMBERS Section I. Membership in the Conference shall be limited to schools and other educational programs for the deaf as specified in the bylaws. Each program shall be represented by the chief administrator or by his appointee (hereafter referred to as the voting representative). ARTICLE III. FULL MEMBERS Sec. 1.0 Membership in this Conference shall be limited to schools, programs, program service centers, and governmental units, as defined in this Article, which provide for the needs of the deaf. Such membership shall be represented by administrators as defined herein. Historical concept is kept of "institution " membership. Article gives precise definitions. Article expands and delineates the type of membership possible due to expansion of the field. b 1.1 A school is an institution whose only focus is the education of hearing-impaired students and the provision of services at one or more of the following levels: early childhood; primary; elementary; secondary ; postsecondary; continuing education. 1.2 Programs and program service centers are instructional and/or evaluative components whose major focus is to deliver services to hearing-impaired students or to train those who will provide direct educational services. These components are located within a larger institution whose overall purpose is not to serve the hearing impaired. 1.3 Governmental units are state, provincial, and national administrative units whose major focus is to deliver services to hearing-impaired individuals. Such governmental units are located within a larger agency whose overall purpose is not to serve the hearing impaired. 1.4 An administrator is the person responsible for managing , coordinating, supervising, or directing activities concerned with needs of deaf persons in schools, programs, program service centers, or governmental units. 1.5 Full memberships are represented by the chief administrator and may include other administrators. Such administrators will be represented in proportion to the...