Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools - Constitution - Article I-V

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Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) Constitution defines the organization’s name and outlines its mission to advance academic, athletic, and fine arts programs. It specifies membership eligibility for private and parochial Texas schools serving grades 9–12, including dues submission timelines, application procedures, and district placement rules. The Constitution details governance through an Executive Board, delegate voting requirements, quorum and voting thresholds, and yearly state championships, plus core student/athlete eligibility standards for competition.

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ARTICLE I

ARTICLE II

ARTICLE III

Membership

Executive Board and voting

ARTICLE IV

Championships and operations

ARTICLE V

Eligibility qualifications

TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF PRIVATE AND PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS CONSTITUTION ARTICLE I The name of the organization will be the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. ARTICLE II The Purpose of TAPPS is and shall be to organize, to stimulate, to encourage and to promote the academic, athletic and fine arts programs in an effort to foster a spirit of fair play, good fellowship, true sportsmanship and wholesome competition for boys and girls. ARTICLE III Membership: 1. Membership in TAPPS is limited to private and parochial schools in the state of Texas, with students enrolled in grades 9-12. a. Private schools are defined as those schools that are established, conducted and primarily supported by a non-government agency-or-primarily supported by student tuition. b. Parochial schools are defined as those schools that are controlled by, supported by, or within the jurisdiction of a church parish. 2. All member schools shall submit the annual contract and payment of annual dues and event fees to the state office by September 1 of the current year. 3. Applications for membership of new schools must be made to the state office in writing by the school's chief administrator. Applications will be considered by the Executive Board and its decision will be reported to the membership. Note: Former TAPPS member schools having withdrawn in good standing will be required to follow all procedures as outlined in Article III of the Constitution. Any former TAPPS member school not in good standing will be required to follow all procedures as outlined in Article III of the Constitution and in the By-Laws-Probation and Sanctions. New members accepted will be placed in a district by the means of: a. realignment which takes effect in even years or b. odd years with the approval of a district that could adapt its schedule to accommodate the new member school. Any new addition to a district will not compete in any sport/event until the beginning of each school year. Exception: Football is a two-year contract, so a new school may have to compete as an independent until it can be absorbed into a schedule or added during realignment. 4. A TAPPS member school shall not be a member of another organization for the purpose of concurrent athletic competition. Nor shall a member school come into conflict that would prevent its participation in TAPPS District or State competition. ( Fine Arts Competition See By-Laws Section 202.A) . 5. Each member school shall be represented by a delegate who will have voting privileges for that member school in association business. The delegate from each school must bea professional (contracted) faculty member of that school and registered as a delegate in the TAPPS State Office. 6. The executive management, control, and final authority of this association belong to the Executive Board consisting of nine (9) members. Any new member to the Board is nominated by the President for appointment. This Board and all new board members must be approved by a majority vote of the Board. A President shall be elected from the nine board members by the board members. The Vice-President and Treasurer shall be appointed by the President with the majority approval of the Board. Board members are appointed to a place (numbered 1 through 9) and serve two-year terms, including the President. Each board member is subject to re-election within the Board. Re-elections will occur within the Board at the March meeting. Place(s) 1 , 3 , 5 , 7 and 9 shall be elected in odd numbered years, while place(s) 2 , 4 , 6 and 8 shall be elected in the even numbered years. 7. A majority of the Board must be present to act on association business. A majority number of votes of the quorum in attendance shall be required in order for the board to pass any motion. ARTICLE IV 1. State Academic, Art, Athletics and Fine Arts championships will be conducted each year. A state champion will be recognized in both boy and girl design

FAQs

What is TAPPS’ stated purpose under Article II?

TAPPS exists to organize, stimulate, encourage, and promote academic, athletic, and fine arts programs, fostering fair play, good fellowship, true sportsmanship, and wholesome competition.

Who can be a member school and which grades are covered under Article III?

Membership is limited to private and parochial schools in Texas with students enrolled in grades 9–12.

What are the key eligibility requirements for students/athletes in Article V?

Students must be under the age limit before September 1, meet enrollment-time rules for ninth and tenth grade, not have graduated, be full-time day students, and satisfy good-standing criteria such as course enrollment and academic standing.

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