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TATDP ExecutiveBoardXAVIERWARRENP R E S I D E N TThe Texas Association for Truancy and Dropout Prevention (TATDP) is anorganization designed to provide training and legislative updates toeducators and other professionals, provide networking opportunities toshare best practices, and educating stakeholders and legislators aboutthe needs of at-risk students. The TATDP’s sister organization is theInternational for Truancy and Dropout Prevention (IATDP).ROBERTMONTGOMERYV I C EP R E S I D E N TGREGCORRADINOT R E A S U R E RDR. XOCHITLECHEVERZS E C R E T A R YP A S TP R E S I D E N TSUSANHOLLOWAYCHALETBROWNP A R L I A M E N T A R I A Nwww.TATDP.orgtatdpinfo@gmail.com3

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WelcomeMessageApril 10, 2025Dear Conference Attendees, The Texas Association for Truancy and DropoutPrevention would like to welcome our esteemedspeakers, presenters, members and attendees to thisyear’s conference. Each one of you is a pivotal part ofour success in finding ways to better serve ourstudents, their families and our communities. With your support and input, we have taken the TATDPfrom a modest group of dedicated professionals with aroomful of attendees, to one of the most impactfulprograms in the State. Thank you for all that you do. You are appreciated!"First of All. Servants of All. We shall transcend All." Sincerely, Xavier Warren, TATDP PresidentXavier WarrenTATDP Presidentwww.TATDP.orgtatdpinfo@gmail.com4

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Conference AgendaTexas Association for Truancy and Dropout Prevention State Conference 2025April 10 - 11, 2025 Thursday, April 10, 2025 7:30 A.M. – 8:30 A.M. Introduction of Keynote Speaker- Xavier Warren, TATDP PresidentRoom 211 8:50 A.M. - 8:55 A.M. 8:55 A.M. - 9:45 A.M. 9:45 A.M. – 9:50 A.M. 9:50 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. Keynote Speaker- Chris Plumlee, President Elevate Strategy Group Transition to Break Out Sessions Break-out Sessions #1- Truancy Tribunal: Restorative Attendance Practices - Frisco ISD - ROOM 211Mind Above Matter (MAM) Program - Joann Gillen- ROOM 210GRAD Teams for Dropout Prevention - Creekview High School, Leon Sulak - ROOM 212From Outpatient to In Class - ROOM 137Registration/Check InBreakfast courtesy of CFBISD Creekview High School ROTC -Post flag and colors 8:30 A.M. – 8:45 A.M. Welcome – TATDP President Xavier Warren CFBISD Welcome - Chalet Brown, TATDP Conference ChairmanProclamation- CFBISD School Board President Randy Shackman 5

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3:15 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. 7:30 A.M. – 8:00 A.M.8:00 A.M. – 9:30 A.M.9:30 A.M. - 9:45 A.M.9:45 A.M. – 10:45 A.M.10:45 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. Membership Business MeetingCheck In/Networking/ Breakfast Forever 15 Project Break/Visit the Vendors/Door Prizes Keynote Speaker - Harry “Butch” Reynolds TATDP Committee Brainstorming Sessions 10:35 A.M. - 11:15 A.M. Break-out Sessions #2Multilingual Learners & Parent Engagement, Carolina Christiansen, Rm 137Collaboration to Combat Attendance - Sharon Bradley - Rm 210Recouping ADA Dollars - Alicia Bradley, Rm 211Mary Grimes Dropout Prevention Program - Stephanie Lopez- Rm 212 12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M.12:05 P.M. - 12:15P.M. 1:05 P.M. – 1:50 P.M. Lunch catered by On the Border /Networking/Visit the Vendors/Door PrizesEDIA Presentation Break out Sessions # 3 Truancy Tribunal: Frisco ISD- ROOM 211Mind Above Matter (MAM) Program - Joann Gillen - ROOM 210GRAD Teams for Dropout Prevention - Turner High School , Calvin Capps & SommerFlores - ROOM 212From Outpatient to In Class - Tafadzwa Charuma - ROOM 1371:55 P.M. – 2:35 P.M. Break out Sessions #4Multilingual Learners & Parent Engagement - Carolina Christiansen, Rm 137Collaboration to Combat Attendance - Sharon Bradley, ROOM 210Recouping ADA Dollars - Alicia Bradley, ROOM 2112:35 P.M. – 2:45 P.M. 2:45 P.M. - 3:15 P.M. Break/Transition to Whole Group Whole Group Session- Group Activity - Be a Superhero Mr. Xavier Warren & Mr. Sterling Mark Friday, April 11, 2025 Mary Grimes Dropout Prevention Program - Stephanie Lopez - ROOM 21211:15 A.M. - 11:20 A.M.11:20 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Transition to Whole Group - RM 211Be the Difference Panel- CFBISD District Crisis CounselorsConference Agenda6

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11:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Questions and Answers/QR Code Feedback/Door PrizesTentative Conference location 2026Adjournment Break Out Session Schedule: Conference Agenda7COLORSESSION 19:50 AM - 10:30 AMSESSION 210:35 AM - 11: 15 AMSESSION 31:05 PM - 1:50 PMSESSION 41:55 PM - 2:35 PMYELLOWTRUANCY TRIBUNALFRISCO ISDMULTILINGUALLEARNERS & PARENTENGAGEMENTGRAD TEAMS FORDROPOUTPREVENTION - TURNERCOLLABORATIONTO COMBATABSENTEEISMREDMIND ABOVEMATTER PROGRAMCOLLABORATION TOCOMBAT ABSENTEEISMTRUANCY TRIBUNAL FRISCO ISDMARY GRIMES EDUCATIONCENTERGREENFROM OUTPATIENTTO IN CLASSMARY GRIMESEDUCATION CENTERMIND ABOVE MATTERPROGRAMRECOUPING ADADOLLARSBLUEGRAD TEAMS FORDROPOUTPREVENTION -CREEKVIEWRECOUPING ADADOLLARSFROM OUTPATIENT TOIN CLASSMULTILINGUALLEARNERS &PARENTENGAGEMENT

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Mr. Christopher Plumlee enjoyed a sterling 25-year career in Corporate America. Christopherheld senior leadership positions with some of the most respected companies in North America;to include Bank of America, Eastman Kodak, Staples, Dell and Hewlett Packard, where heenjoyed tremendous success and was viewed as a dynamic, transformative, servant-leader.His teams consistently over-delivered revenue plans and were renowned for extraordinarycustomer service.In 2013, Christopher started his own consultancy called Elevate Strategy Group. Christopherworks with F-500 clients to optimize leadership, enhance communication and dramaticallyimprove teamwork and team dynamics. He has strong partnerships with many world-classorganizations like Dannon, LegalZoom, D.A.R.T, Boeing, Coca Cola, Aramark and Nokia. Today, as many as 50% of the US workforce is comprised of quiet quitters. Millions of workersare no longer going over and beyond for their companies but, are simply doing the bareminimum. Only 32% of the employees in the US workforce are actively engaged in their work,with the rest, 18%, being actively disengaged.We collaborate with leaders to improve their communication and emotional intelligence. Wealso facilitate workshops to drive greater collaboration with teams. In short, we partner withclients to ensure their teams are energized, edified and highly engaged. As we know, anengaged team is a productive team. And, a productive team drives greater profitability andgrowth. Christopher PlumleeKEYNOTE SPEAKERPresidentElevate Strategy Group Phone: 214-714-8778Email: cplumlee@elevatestrategyinc.com8

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KEYNOTE SPEAKERHARRY “BUTCH” REYNOLDSButch Reynolds was a 400-meter runner who competed at the 1988 and 1996 Olympics, winning asilver medal in the 400 in 1988 and a gold medal that same year in the 4x400 relay. A three-time goldmedalist in the 4x400 relay at the World Championships, Reynolds helped U.S. teams win in 1987, 1993,and 1995. He also won silver medals in the 400 at the Worlds in 1993 and 1995 and a bronze in 1987. Atthe 1993 World Indoor Championships, Reynolds also won a gold medal in the 400.One of Reynolds’ greatest accomplishments came in August 1988, where he ran 400 meters in 43.29seconds – setting a world record that stood for over 11 years, bettering Lee Evans’ famed 400 worldrecord set at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. In 1990, Reynolds was suspended for alleged drug use bythe International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF). He fought his suspension in court foralmost two years. Eventually, his battle took him to the U.S. Supreme Court, which declared himeligible to compete at the 1992 Olympic Trials. Reynolds made the 4x400 relay team for the 1992Olympics, but the IAAF would not allow him to run at the Olympics. Reynolds later won a libel suitagainst the IAAF in the U.S. court system, but the IAAF refused to recognize that verdict, and it waseventually overturned on appeal.Reynolds is a graduate of The Ohio State University, where as a student-athlete he set a school andtrack record by running 44.10 seconds in the 400 at the Jesse Owens Invitational. Butch worked as atrainer and speed coach on the 2005-2006 Ohio State Buckeye Football Team that reached theNational Championship game under then Head Coach Jim Tressel.Today, Butch continues the fight to clear his name from the fraudulent tests. He trains athletesseeking to achieve their peak performance and manages the Butch Reynolds Care for Kids Foundation.OLYMPIAN, GOLD MEDALIST, WORLD RECORD HOLDERsubject of the award-winning ESPN 30 for 30Documentary False Positive9

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Breakout Session PresentersAlicia BradleyJoann GillenDr. Jocelyn “Lyn” TorresDirector of Student Services, Duncanville ISDExecutive Director of Social Emotional LearningCarrollton Farmers Branch ISDDirector of Mental Health and Behavior ServicesCarrollton Farmers Branch ISDSession: Mind Above Matter (MAM) ProgramDescription: As mental health needs become more widespread,families look to schools to provide guidance and resources. Join us tohear about a novel collaborative approach to providing intensivemental health support for students within the district. Mind AboveMatter provides intensive outpatient and partial hospitalizationprogramming for students stepping down from inpatient hospitalprograms and for those who need more than a weekly counselingsession. Session: Be the Difference PanelDescription: Hear from a panel of crisis counselors about creative strategies used tosupport students struggling with truancy. Session: Recouping Student Instructional Minutes & ADA Monies: EveryDay Matters in Duncanville ISD – The Tale of 2 Attendance ModelsDescription: In this session, we explore how Duncanville ISD is rethinkingtraditional attendance by aligning TEA attendance models with ourinnovative programs. Learn about our two new models—the OptionalFlexible School Day Program (OFSDP) for at-risk students and the DualCredit Flexible Day model, supported by a waiver—to recapture lostinstructional minutes and secure full ADA funding. Our approach not onlyensures that every minute of instruction counts but also drives improvedstudent outcomes and prepares our students for college and careersuccess.11

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Breakout Session PresentersShawne’ Poplar, LPC-SKim Rangel, LMSWStephanie LopezDistrict Crisis CounselorCarrollton Farmers Branch ISDDistrict Crisis CounselorCarrollton Farmers Branch ISDPrincipal, Mary Grimes Education CenterCarrollton Farmers Branch ISDSession: Be the Difference PanelDescription: This panel is a question and answer session forCFBISD’s District Crisis Counselors. This team works with at-riskstudents to combat absenteeism and dropout prevention. Session: Be the Difference PanelDescription: This panel is a question and answer session forCFBISD’s District Crisis Counselors. This team works with at-riskstudents to combat absenteeism and dropout prevention. Session: Mary Grimes Dropout Prevention CenterDescription: The Carrollton Farmers Branch dropout recovery program at MaryGrimes Education Center acknowledges students' perspectives and currentsituations and designs a plan for graduation. At Grimes, we strive to reengagestudents in their learning while simultaneously supporting their unique needsoutside of school. Our presentation shares our methods for returning our at-riskstudents to education. 12

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Breakout Session PresentersLeon SulakCalvin CappsSommer Flores, M.ED.Principal, Creekview High SchoolCarrollton Farmers Branch ISDAssistant Principal, Turner High SchoolCarrollton Farmers Branch ISDLEAD Counselor, Turner High SchoolCarrollton Farmers Branch ISDSession: Turner High School GRAD Team for Dropout PreventionDescription: The Grad Team is a monthly, district-wide collaboration that bringstogether counselors, administrators, and key support staff to ensure at-risk studentsstay on track for graduation. By identifying challenges early and providing targetedsupport such as personalized plans, mentorship and family communication, the teamcreates a strong network to help students meet graduation requirements and achievesuccess.Session: Creekview High School GRAD Team for Dropout PreventionDescription: Creekview High School utilizes Grad Team meetings as a collaborative approachto ensuring student success and graduation. These meetings bring together counselors,administrators, and district staff to discuss seniors who may need additional academic orsocial-emotional support. By identifying challenges early and implementing targetedinterventions, the team works to create individualized plans that help students stay on track forgraduation. Whether addressing academic struggles or personal hardships, the ultimate goal isto provide the necessary resources for every student to succeed. Additionally, Grad Teammeetings serve as a platform to share important campus updates, fostering a cohesive andinformed school community.13Session: Turner High School GRAD Team for Dropout PreventionDescription: The Grad Team is a monthly, district-wide collaboration that bringstogether counselors, administrators, and key support staff to ensure at-risk studentsstay on track for graduation. By identifying challenges early and providing targetedsupport such as personalized plans, mentorship and family communication, the teamcreates a strong network to help students meet graduation requirements and achievesuccess.

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Breakout Session PresentersCarolina ChristensenSterling MarkSharon Bradley, M.Ed.Director of Parent Engagement, McKinney Vento LiasonCarrollton Farmers Branch ISDSpeaker, Educator and Mentor- Sterling EmpowermentDirector of Student, Family and Community ServicesPlano ISDSession: Be the Super Hero, Be the Difference WorkshopDescription: Provide attendees with an in-depth understanding of how poverty, trauma, and disengagement contribute to truancy and dropout rates. ChallengePerspectives: Help participants reflect on their current methods of intervention andevaluate their effectiveness. Deliver Actionable Strategies: Equip educators with threekey approaches (Rapport Before Rules, Relevance in Learning, and Resources &Support) to improve student retention.Session: Multilingual Learners & Parent EngagementDescription: Wait…What? What do you mean my child is truant?"In many countries, school attendance is not mandatory, leaving newly arrived parentssurprised when they receive truancy notifications. Our district has adopted a proactiveapproach to address newcomer absenteeism by offering resources and guidance tohelp families navigate and understand the American school system. Join us to learnhow these supportive measures foster stronger school-home connections and promoteconsistent attendance among newcomer students."Session: Collaboration to Combat AbsenteeismDescription: Chronic absenteeism continues to be a growing issue in Texasschools. It is essential that student attendance concerns are addressedcollaboratively and systematically, rather than in silos. A coordinated effortfrom all members of the school community is necessary to develop andimplement effective, creative solutions to this pressing problem. During thisinformative and engaging session, participants will learn evidence-basedstrategies for improving attendance rates and supporting students holistically.14

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Breakout Session PresentersFrederick BrownKristie GarrettDana RacanelliTruancy Prevention Facilitator, Frisco ISDTruancy Prevention Facilitator, Frisco ISDTruancy Prevention Facilitator, Frisco ISDSession: Frisco Truancy TribunalDana Racanelli has been an educator for nearly 20 years, with experienceteaching at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. She spent over adecade working with 100% at-risk student populations in AlternativeEducation Programs (AEP) and Disciplinary Alternative Education Programs(DAEP), developing a deep understanding of student needs and interventionstrategies.Session: Co-Presenter, Frisco Truancy TribunalWith 18 years in education, Mr. Brown has worn many hats, classroomteacher, coach, and campus behavior coordinator. Each role reflectsFrederick unwavering commitment to guiding young people towardsuccess. Three years ago, Frederick was brought in to continue that serviceof working and supporting families, most of whom are “at risk” as a truancyprevention facilitator with Frisco ISD. Frederick is instrumental in reducingthe truancy behavior of over 500 students each year.Session: Co- Presenter, Frisco ISD Truancy TribunalKristie Garrett is an experienced educator with 18 years in the field. She has a diversebackground, having worked as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, andadministrator before transitioning to her current role as a Truancy Facilitator, now inher third year. Over the past year, Kristie has worked closely with her team to bringtruancy processes back inside FISD, and through their combined efforts andefficiency, she has been able to serve more students than ever before. Kristie ispassionate about working with families and developing creative solutions to supportstudent success. 15

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Clinical Therapist , Children’s Medical Center DallasSpecial Education Counselor, Carrollton Farmers Branch ISDSession: Inpatient, Outpatient, In ClassDescription: This breakout session explores the vital role of appropriatemental health treatment planning and the power of school-communitycollaboration in improving scholart attendance and reducing truancy.Participants will examine how early identification, individualizedintervention, and coordinated support between schools and outpatientmental health programs create a safety net for students struggling withmental health challenges. Through case studies and discussion, attendeeswill gain insight into best practices for fostering partnerships that ensurescholars receive the care they need, leading to improved engagement,academic success, and long-term well-being .Breakout Session PresentersTafadzwa Charuma, MA, LPC16

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TEXAS ASSOCIATION FOR TRUANCY AND DROPOUT PREVENTION C O N S T I T U T I O N A N D B Y - L A W S Approved – June 2014 Revised April 2024====================================================================== CONSTITUTION ARTICLE I - NAME The name of this organization shall be the Texas Association for Truancy and Dropout Prevention (TATDP). ARTICLE II - PURPOSE 1. Support and encourage improvements in student attendance. 2. To maintain and improve professional standards of practice for student attendance, promoting the prevention of truancy/dropping out of school as a valid specialty within the field of education. 3. To serve as a resource in the dissemination of information relative to student attendance (administration, attendance and truancy, dropout prevention and recovery). ARTICLE III – POLICIES. We, the members of the TATDP Association, in order that the Association may serve as the local voice for non-attendance/truancy, advance the cause of education for all students, promote professional excellence among educators on the basic importance of attendance/truancy, and advance their interests and welfare, secure professional autonomy, unite educators to influence positive outcomes for students and families as it relates to attendance and keeping children in school. ARTICLE IV - MEMBERSHIP Section 1. Members shall be accorded rights and privileges in the Texas Association for Truancy and Dropout prevention according to their membership classification. These include voting, holding office and participation in the activities of the local conference. Section 2. Membership in this organization is open to all professionals working with or interested in the concerns of school age children’s attendance. Active Member: An active member in good standing is a member who has met all obligations of the organization. A member is considered active as long as their dues are paid and they attend periodic conferences outlined in the bylaws. ARTICLE V - OFFICERS A. Qualifications and Terms of Office. The officers of this Association shall be the President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and Parliamentarian. B. Elected Officers shall serve a term of office for two years. No member may hold more than one office at a time nor shall a member hold office in the international organization and State (TATDP) at the same time. Officers must attend the annual conference/meetings. C. Appointed Officers. The President and Vice president positions may be held by founding members for two years. The elected positions shall be of President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Parliamentarian. 18

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ARTICLE VI - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEThe Executive Committee shall consist of the President, Vice-President, Past-President,Secretary, Treasurer, Parliamentarian, and an at large-member selected from TATDPmembership by the Board of Directors. ARTICLE VII - BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1. The Board of Directors shall consist of the members of the Executive Committee and seven (7) representatives of the Association elected by a majority vote. All members of the association are welcome and encouraged to attend the general Board of Directors meetings held at the annual conference. 2. The officers of the Association shall serve as the officers of the Board of Directors along with other members of the association in good standing. 3. The chair of the Board of Directors shall provide a yearly report at the annual business meeting and will be available to all members attending the meeting. All active members will receive a copy of this report. ARTICLE VIII - MEETINGS 1. There shall be a membership meeting of the Association to be held at the annual conference. 2. The Board of Directors shall hold at least one meeting during the bi-annual conference. 3. The Executive Committee shall meet bi-annually. There shall be one meeting in the Spring and one in the Fall. The Executive Committee shall meet on call during the Annual Conference, at the end of the conference, or at a designed time during the conference and at least one other time during the year. ARTICLE VIIII - AMENDMENTS This Constitution and the By-Laws may be amended at any annual conference. A two-thirds vote of all members present and voting is required on any proposed amendment received by the Secretary on or before March 1st preceding the annual conference and 30 days prior to an opening of an area conference. 19

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BY-LAWS ARTICLE I - MEMBERSHIP PRIVILEGES 1. All active members in good standing (dues current) are entitled to all rights and privileges and subject to all obligations which membership confers or implies. ARTICLE II - DUES 1. Dues for active members shall be thirty-five dollars ($35) per year. NOMINATING COMMITTEE ARTICLE III - ELECTION OF OFFICERS 1. The election shall be conducted by a secret written ballot by those present and qualified to vote (paid dues). Votes Required. The candidate is required to secure a majority of the votes cast by members present and voting in order to be declared elected. (A majority is defined as a number more than one-half of the total valid votes cast excluding blanks and abstentions). All officers shall be elected by ballot once every two years at the annual conference. A majority of all votes cast shall be necessary to constitute an election. 2. In case a vacancy occurs among the officers the President shall appoint an officer to serve the unexpired term with the approval of the Executive Committee. A vacancy may be declared if an officer misses two consecutive meetings of the Executive Committee and/ or fails to carry out the designated responsibilities of the office. 3. The term in office of the President shall be two years. In the event of a vacancy of an elected officer occurs, the unexpired term of the President, the Vice President moves to that position for the remainder of that term. 4. The term of the Past-President on the Executive Committee shall be two years. ARTICLE IV - DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF OFFICERS President A. Shall preside at all meetings of the TATDP and shall offer for consideration all motions properly made; shall cast special meetings; shall administer an international or local programs; shall serve as the local chapter spokesperson; shall enforce the constitution and bylaws; shall appoint all appointed officers authorized by the bylaws; shall appoint all standing and special committee chairperson (with the exception of the nominating committee) necessary to achieve chapter objective; shall serve as an ex-officio member of all committees (with the exception of the nominating committee). Shall co-sign disbursements; shall chair the Board of Directors and appoint officers; shall perform such other duties as the office may require (conduct installation ceremony of all newly elected officers and the members of the Board of Directors during the annual conference). The Past-President 1. Shall serve as chairman of the Board of Directors and preside at the meetings of the Board 2. Shall conduct the installation ceremony of all newly elected officers and the members of the Board of Directors during the Annual Conference. 20

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Vice -President1. Shall serve as membership chair. In the absence of the President, the Vice President shallpreside at all meetings and other events or functions requiring the presence of the chapterand shall assist the President in the performance of his/her duties. If the president, isunable to perform the duties of his/her office for any reason, the vice president next in rankshall occupy his/her position. 2. Shall work closely with the President in the performance of the administrative to establish continuity with the change of office. Recording Secretary 1. Shall take and keep accurate, detailed and authentic notes of the proceedings of the meetings as a basis for preparing the minutes; shall prepare and certify the correctness of the minutes and enter them into the official minutes book; the duty of the secretary shall maintain a current roster of membership in conjunction with the treasurer; compile the annual membership directory for the Association journal and shall keep records of the executive and board of directors meetings as well. 2. Shall preserve all record reports and official documents of the Association except those specifically assigned to the custody of others; shall keep the official roll of the Association; shall keep the official and active record of all members who attend the conferences and membership induction ceremonies; shall issue notices of meetings and conduct the general correspondence of the Association. 3. Shall update and order new stationary when required; shall maintain a current roster of the executive committee members and board of directors including names addresses and phone numbers and shall receive proposed amendments to the constitution and by-laws from the membership. The Treasurer 1. Shall receive all monies collected and make immediate deposits to the approved bank by the Association. The treasurer shall keep an accurate record of all monies received and disbursed; shall make and give detailed written reports bi-annually as to the financial status of the Association. 2. Shall reimburse for expenditures made in the conduct of the Association business upon receiving a voucher and receipt for payment of expenditures; shall serve as a member of the board of directors and shall co-sign disbursements with the President and or Vice President in the absence of the president and perform other duties as the office may require; shall be responsible for implementation of membership billing, and dues collection on a monthly basis. 3. Shall make the disbursements for purchases authorized by the President within the Association guidelines. 4. Shall at the Annual Conference, submit to the Auditing Committee the financial records of the Association for audits and shall assist the Finance Committee in preparation and submission for a budget approval and obtain authorization through the executive committee. Parliamentarian 1. 2. 3. Shall interpret the body's rules and advises the presiding officer. Shall educate others concerning the proper way to conduct a meeting. Shall be called upon to make a decision among conflicting interpretations of the rules governing the organization's meetings. 21

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ARTICLE V - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEThe Executive Committee1. All officers shall be part of the executive committee and shall carry out the policies and programs of the Association as determined by the Board of Directors and membership. 2. Will conduct the business of the Association between Annual Business Meetings.3. Will assign specific duties to the officers of the Association so that a judgment can be made as to the qualifications required for each office. ARTICLE VI - DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Board Members 1. Shall be regular active members in good standing. 2. Shall be charged with the responsibility of supporting and promoting the Association in Texas. 3. Shall be expected to attend the Annual Conference and actively participate in the Board of Directors meeting. If for some reason attendance is not possible, an alternate member is expected to be assigned by the elected member and so stated in writing. 4. Shall be expected to serve as panel members, participants, or recorders at Annual Conference sessions. 5. Shall work cooperatively to determine programs and policies for the Association. 6. Shall have general supervision of the affairs of this Association. 7. Shall cause the laws of this organization to be faithfully executed and administered. 8. Shall have full control and management of all matters as to dispute, discipline, funds or property of the Association other than funds or property of subordinate Associations and of all concerns of the Association except when otherwise provided by law or voted on by the general body. 9. Shall have full power and authority to interpret the laws of this Association consistent with the spirit thereof and the well being of this Association. 10. Shall have final determination on any trials or appeals allowed by law which must be submitted to the president twenty-four (24) hours prior to the annual meeting. 11. Shall promote membership. ARTICLE VII - COMMITTEES Standing Committees of the Association Standing Committee All members of Standing Committees must be in good standing and shall select a chair of the committee. 1. Auditing Committee The committee shall consist of President, Treasurer, one Board of Directors member and up to 5 association members. 2. Legislative Committee Monitor and inform the members at conferences and meetings of proposed legislative changes and public hearings. Advise and organize the membership as to their attendance at any legislative public hearings to reflect the strength of the Association. All association members are invited to attend the legislative hearing with a plan of action from the committee. 22

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3. Constitution Committee Shall be the interpretive body of the Association and shall study, recommend and draftamendments and recommend to the board of directors for presentation to members, and anyproposed changes to the constitution and by-laws. This committee will be chaired by the Vicepresident, parliamentarian, and any members in good standing are invited to serve on thecommittee. 4. Conference Committee This committee shall approve the program, the financial, and the physical arrangements for the Annual Conference as developed by the local conference committee. This conference committee will encourage local affiliates to initiate an official bid to host future conferences. This committee will be chaired by the President and will provide evaluation of all conferences. (All members of the Executive Board and the chairman of the present conference will serve as members of the committee). 5. Finance Committee This committee shall prepare a budget for the upcoming fiscal year. This committee will be chaired by the Treasurer. All members are invited to attend any financial committee meetings. 6. Membership/Public Relations Committee This committee shall work to maintain and to promote membership in the association. The committee will be co-chaired by the President and all Members are invited to serve on the committee. The committee will be co-chaired by the president and at least one member of the Board of Directors. 7. Nominating Committee The committee will consists of six (6) members in addition to the chairman. Three (3) members shall be selected from the association This committee shall be elected and function independently; and shall consist of an odd number of members with no less than seven (7) in number in number. This nominating committee shall study the qualifications and duties of each office and look at the eligibility of the membership to serve in such offices that are open for election and shall present a slate of officers at the meeting. The Board of Directors shall post this slate of officers at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the annual business meeting. Nominating committee will be distributed on Election Day, collect and count the ballots and report the votes. Additional nominations may come from the floor at the annual business meeting. The committee will consist of six (6) members in addition to the chairman. Three (3) members shall be selected. ARTICLE VIII - AUTHORITY The rules contained in the current edition of Robert's Rules of Order newly Revised, shall govern TATDP in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these by-laws, and the constitution. 23ARTICLE IX - STIPEND FOR EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS A stipend will be paid to Executive Board Members that fulfill their roles and responsibilitiesonce a year at the conclusion of the Spring conference.1.ARTICLE X - FISCAL YEAR The fiscal year of the Association shall be October 1st to September 30th of each year. ARTICLE XI - MEMBERSHIP YEAR The membership year will begin September 1st and end August 31st, of the following year.

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