The MTA Bylaws and Rules Committee will soon begin reviewing proposed amendments.
A proposal to amend the Bylaws addresses the governance of the association or the primary characteristics and functions of the MTA. A proposal to amend the Standing Rules addresses the procedures of the Annual Meeting of Delegates, nominations and elections or governance documents.
Filing process and deadline
Proposed changes to the Bylaws must be received in writing by the MTA Bylaws and Rules Committee by 5 p.m. on Jan. 8, 2027.
Proposed changes to the Standing Rules only may be submitted in writing to the MTA Bylaws and Rules Committee up to the opening of the first business session of the Annual Meeting, which will be held May 14 - 15 in Boston. However, early submission by the Jan. 8 deadline provides an opportunity for a full hearing by the committee, consideration by the MTA Board and presentation at the April preconvention meetings.
It also allows advance publication in the Spring issue of MTA Today.
Submitters will be informed of hearing dates and will be expected to meet with the committee to discuss the language and intent of their proposals.
Proper format
Please use the following format for each proposed amendment. A template is available from the MTA Division of Governance and Administration upon request.
- Specifically cite all articles, sections and lines of the Bylaws or Standing Rules that are to be changed or affected.
- Set forth your proposal in two columns, comparing the proposed text opposite the present text. In the proposed language, underline amended or added language. Enclose in parentheses language to be deleted. Indicate the location of completely new language.
- Accompany each proposed amendment with a written rationale on its purpose, impact and intent.
- Include at the end of all proposals the submitter’s name and local association information.
- Provide your full name, address, telephone number(s), email address and your MTA membership ID number, which can be found on your MTA membership card.
Who may submit proposals
Individual MTA members, groups of members and local associations are eligible to submit proposed amendments to the MTA Bylaws and Standing Rules. Members wishing to use an official title representing an MTA affiliate or committee are required to submit evidence that a vote was taken by authorized representatives of the affiliate or the committee.
Current document
A copy of the current MTA Bylaws, Standing Rules and Resolutions is available to any member upon request and at massteacher.org/bylaws.
Assistance
The Bylaws and Rules Committee and members of the MTA staff are available to discuss ideas for potential amendments and to provide technical assistance.
Inquiries and proposals submitted to the Bylaws and Rules Committee should be channeled through the MTA Division of Governance and Administration by mailing:
MTA
2 Heritage Drive, 8th Floor
Quincy, MA 02171-2119
Phone: 617-878-8213
Email: [email protected]
Statewide Retired District Delegates to be Elected
MTA Statewide Retired District delegates to the 2026 MTA Annual Meeting will be elected in conjunction with the NEA RA retired delegate elections.
The nomination period for Statewide Retired District delegates is now in process and will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 8, 2027.
Nominations are open to all eligible MTA/ NEA retired members through a selfnomination process.
Nominees are encouraged to use the self-nomination form available online at massteacher.org/nomination-forms. The form may be submitted electronically. Alternately, a paper form can be found on Page 28 of the Fall 2026 edition of MTA Today.
The election period will run from Feb. 1 through March 12, 2027.
Online voting instructions for statewide retired delegates will be sent to retired MTA/NEA members.
Those who prefer to vote by paper ballot may request one, per the instructions provided.
The MTA reimburses up to $650 for eligible expenses incurred by each Statewide Retired District delegate to the Annual Meeting.
The 2027 allocation of Statewide Retired District delegates will be based on the number of MTA/NEA retired members from the Statewide Retired District on record no later than Jan. 15, 2026. Terms will last one year.
The procedure for the election will be sent to any Statewide Retired District delegate candidate who requests a copy.
