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 and August 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 - under review
Gift Acceptance Policy - under review
Expense Reimbursement Policy approved 2.5.23
amended draft - under reviewMAAE Policy on Paying for Presenters at Allied Organization Conferences - approved as amended 6.16.2023
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, revised 1.13.24 -
Staff Compensation and Expense Reimbursement DRAFT - pending approval
No-Harrassment Policy - approved 1.13.24
Pre-employment Verification and Background Checks - part of staff selection
Student Safety Policy (and Volunteer Registry) - approved 1.13.24
Staff Transition Guidelines - included in issuance of staff contracts
Termination Policy - included in contracts, mentioned in Employee and Contracted Staff Selection Process
Volunteer Registry and Student Safety Policy - approved 1.13.24
Whistleblower Policy - under review
EQUITY POLICIES
Accessibility -approved 2.5.23
Inclusive Practices - approved 9.17.23
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