OF
THE MINNESOTA BOARD OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS (BOSA)
ARTICLE I
Name
The name of this board shall be as prescribed in Minnesota Statutes, Section 122A.11, hereinafter referred to as the “Board.”
ARTICLE II
Object
The object of this Board shall be as prescribed in Minnesota Statutes, Section 122A.13 to 122A.14
ARTICLE III
Members
The members of the Board shall be as prescribed in Minnesota Statutes 122A.12
ARTICLE IV
Officers
Section 1. Officers and Duties. The officers of the Board shall be as prescribed in Minnesota Statutes, Section 122A.12. The officers shall perform the duties designated by these bylaws and by the parliamentary authority adopted by the Board.
Section 2. Nomination Procedure, Time of Elections. The Board shall elect officers of the Board as prescribed in Minnesota Statute, Section 122A.13. The Board shall elect officers from among its members by majority vote.
Section 3. Ballot Election, Term of Office. The officers shall be elected by ballot to serve for two years or until their successors are elected. Their term of office shall begin upon the conclusion of the meeting at which they were elected and end upon the conclusion of the meeting at which their successors are elected.
Section 4. Vacancy in Office. A vacancy in any office other than the Chair shall be filled by the Executive Committee. In the case of a vacancy in the office of Chair, the Vice-Chair shall serve the remainder of the term.
ARTICLE V
Meetings
Section 1. Regular Meetings. The Board shall hold regular meetings each year pursuant to a schedule of meetings approved by the Board. However, suppose the Board decides to have a regular meeting at a time or place different from the time or place stated in its schedule of regular meetings. In that case, it shall give the same notice of the meeting provided in Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D.04 for a special meeting.
Section 2. Annual Meetings. The regular meeting in February shall be known as the annual meeting. It shall be to elect officers, receive reports of officers and committees, and transact such other business that may properly arise.
Section 3. Special Meetings. The Chair may order Special Meetings at any time. Due notice of such a special meeting shall be given in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D, and to each Board member. No business other than the business stated in the call shall be transacted at special meetings.
Section 5. Quorum. A quorum shall be as prescribed in Minnesota Statutes, Section 326.07.
Section 6. Voting. Adoption of the main motion and any election shall require the affirmative vote of a majority of the members who are entitled to vote who are present and voting or a majority of the required quorum, whichever is greater. There shall be no absentee voting or voting by proxy.
ARTICLE VI
Committees
Section 1. Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall consist of the Chair, Vice-Chair, Chairs of the standing committees, and Immediate Past Board Chair, of which the Chair of the Board shall be Chair. The Executive Committee shall have general supervision of the affairs of the Board between its business meetings, make recommendations to the Board, and perform such other duties as are specified in these bylaws. The Executive Committee shall be subject to the orders of the Board, and none of its acts shall conflict with action taken by the Board. This committee shall meet at a time and location determined by this committee, and notice shall be as prescribed in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D. This committee’s report shall be submitted to the Board for approval at its next regular meeting.
Section 2. Professional Development and Program Review. The Chair shall promptly appoint a Professional Development and Program Review Committee and its chair after each annual meeting. It shall be the duty of this committee to act on all continuing education issues and program reviews. All recommendations from this committee shall be presented to the entire Board for review and approval. This committee’s report shall be submitted to the Board at its next regular meeting. This committee shall meet at a time and location determined by the Board Chair, and notice shall be as prescribed in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D. This committee shall:
Section 3. Ethics committee. The Chair shall appoint an Ethics Committee and its chair promptly after each annual meeting. It shall be the duty of this committee to provide oversight of administrative disciplinary issues and the Code of Ethics. Minnesota Statue 3512.5200. All recommendations from this committee shall be presented to the entire Board for review and approval. This committee’s report shall be submitted to the Board for approval at its next regular meeting. This committee shall meet at a time and location determined by the Board Chair, and notice shall be as prescribed in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D.
Section 4. Licensing Committee. The Chair shall promptly appoint a Licensing Committee and its licensing chair after each annual meeting. The Licensing Committee is responsible for the oversight of variances, alternative licensure, and Rulemaking. This committee shall meet at a time and location determined by this committee, and notice shall be as prescribed in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D. The Licensing Committee shall;
A. Study the current licensure and fee structure and make recommendations to the board regarding structure and types of licensure.
B. Make recommendations to the entire board regarding licensure variance requests.
Section 5. Legislative Committee and Communication Committee. The Chair shall appoint a Legislative Committee and its chair promptly after each annual meeting. It shall be the duty of this committee to keep the board informed of legislation that may affect the board or school administrators. Recommendations from this committee shall be presented to the entire Board for review and approval. This committee’s report shall be submitted to the Board for approval at its next regular meeting. This committee shall meet at a time and location determined by the Board Chair, and notice shall be as prescribed in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D. This committee shall;
Section 6. Accountability, Ex-officio Members, Subcommittees, Term. Standing committees shall report to the Board and be responsible to the Board Chair between meetings. The Board Chair shall be an ex-officio member of all committees. The chair of each committee shall be an ex-officio member of all subcommittees within their respective committee. No member shall chair more than one standing committee at a time, and no member shall be eligible to serve more than two consecutive terms as chair of the same committee. The term for committee members shall correspond to that of Board officers.
Section 7. Committees, Purpose. The board shall have the following standing committees: executive, licensing, legislative, professional development and program approval, and ethics.
ARTICLE VII
Parliamentary Authority
The rules contained in the current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised shall govern the Board in all cases to which they are applicable, and in which they are not inconsistent with statute, these bylaws, and any special rules of order the Board may adopt.
ARTICLE VIII
Amendment of Bylaws
Written amendments to these bylaws shall be referred to the Executive Committee for initial review and consideration. Upon completion of the Rules Committee’s review and consideration, the amendments shall be directed to the Executive Committee. Upon approval by the Executive Committee, the proposed amendment to the bylaws shall be presented to the entire Board for its review and consideration. It shall be voted upon at a subsequent Board meeting. A two-thirds vote at a properly called meeting at which a quorum is present shall be required to pass an amendment.
Revised and approved by Board on November 26, 2018
Revised and approved by Board on February 27, 2023