At their September 12 meeting, the Board of Directors approved sending the proposed Region Bylaws changes to TEPSA members for a vote. These updates are designed to standardize and clarify our volunteer positions. Active TEPSA members will receive an email October 27 to vote on the proposed Region Bylaws. Voting will be October 27-October 31.
TEPSA members have two volunteer options for serving as a leader in their area:
- TEPSA Standing Committees – Nominations are accepted each year, and appointments are made based on demographics and representation across the state. Standing Committees are approved by the Board of Directors each June. These volunteer leaders serve as members of their region leadership team.
- Region Officers – Elected at the local level, these active TEPSA members support school leaders in their region by planning local meetups, sharing information, and recruiting TEPSA members.
The proposed changes to the Region Bylaws will standardize these roles and ensure that members have equal representation across the state.
Standardized Region Model Proposal 2025
ARTICLE IV REGION OFFICERS AND ELECTIONS
Current Language: Section 2. Number
The officers of this region association shall consist of a minimum of three (3) region officers. These shall be: President, President-Elect, and Secretary/Treasurer.
Proposed Language: Section 2. Model
The officers in the region associations shall follow the standardized model (based on historical trends in region liaison group membership):
| Regions | Number | Officers |
| 3, 9, 14, 15, 16 | 4 | President, President-Elect, Treasurer, Secretary |
| 2, 5, 8, 18, 19 | 5 | President, President-Elect, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary |
| 1, 6, 7, 12, 17 | 6 | President, President-Elect, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Member at Large |
| 4,10, 11, 13, 20 | 8
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President, President-Elect, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, 1st Member at Large, 2nd Member at Large |
| Currently only Region 4 | *10 when membership is 800+ | President, President-Elect, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, 3rd Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, 1st Member at Large, 2nd Member at Large, 3rd Member at Large |
Section 12. Officer Responsibilities.
This section will be updated to reflect the roles in each region.
STANDING COMMITTEES:
According to TEPSA Policies and Procedures, each Standing Committee will consist of 10-12 members, plus state officers.
The standardized formula for representation will be as follows:
| Regions | Representation on a Standing Committee |
| 3, 9, 14, 15, 16 | 1 (total 5) |
| 2, 5, 8, 18, 19 | 1-2 (total 5-10) |
| 1, 6, 7, 12, 17 | 1-2 (total 5-10) |
| 4,10, 11, 13, 20 | 2-3 (total 10-15) |
NOTE: 30-36 TOTAL Standing Committee Members (not counting state officer representation)
