Policies
The Missouri Alliance for Arts Education organizational structure is governed by bylaws approved by the Board of Directors. The most recent version of the bylaws were approved in January, 2021 with minor amendments in January 2023. Policies are established and reviewed as needed. View the list of current and pending policies below.
BOARD MEMBER POLICIES
Conflict of interest - approved 4.23.23
BUDGET, FINANCE and RECORDKEEPING POLICIES
ACE Program Teaching Artist Practices - approved 4.23.23
Commitment of MAAE Funds - approved 3.5.23
Document retention and destruction policy - to be developed
Gift Acceptance Policy - to be developed
Expense Reimbursement Policy approved 2.5.23
MAAE Policy on Paying for Presenters at Member Organization Conferences - approved 6.5.2023 Revision of MAAEPolicy_PresenterPayments_Allied OrgConferences in development - pending
SMArts Advocacy Training - Recordkeeping, Fees and Payment Guidelines - approved 2.5.23
Commitment of MAAE Funds - approved 3.5.23
EMPLOYEE POLICIES
Contracted Staff Performance Evaluation - approved 2.5.23
Issuance of Staff Contracts - approved 3.5.23
Teaching Artist Engagement policy - approved 4.23.23
Employee and Contracted Staff Selection Process - - approved 4.23.23
No-Harrassment Policy - pending
Pre-employment Verification and Background Checks - part of staff selection
Staff Transition Guidelines - included in issuance of staff contracts
Termination Policy - included in contracts, mentioned in Employee and Contracted Staff Selection Process
Whistleblower Policy - to be developed
EQUITY POLICIES
Accessibility -approved 2.5.23
Inclusive Practices - in revision stages
Student Housing Guidelines - approved 4.23.23
INFRASTRUCTURAL POLICIES
Adoption of Policies - approved 1.14.23
Additions to the Board of Directors - approved 1.14.23
MAAE Committee Membership - approved 2.5.23
MISSION
The Missouri Alliance for Arts Education supports, promotes, and advocates for fine arts education for the benefit of ALL Missourians.
VISION
We envision high quality fine arts education in all Missouri schools, ensuring that every student discovers and develops their fullest potential.
Every Child • Every School • Every Day
Every Child • Every School • Every Day