SAM Governing Documents

SAM Board of Directors reviews and approves revisions to the Governing Documents and then seeks final approval of the SAM membership
 
SAM Articles of Incorporation
Last Revised October 15, 2015 
 
SAM Constitution
Last Revised October 15, 2015 
 
SAM Bylaws
Last Revised October 19, 2018  
 
SAM Policy Manual
Last Revised April 5, 2019

SAM Regional Map

SAM 2020 900 Tax Form
MASS 2020 990 Tax Form

SAM 2019 990 Tax Form
MASS 2019 990EZ Tax Form

SAM 2018 990 Tax Form
MASS 2018 990EZ Tax Form

SAM 2017 990 Tax Form
MASS 2017 990EZ Tax Form

Link to SAM Strategic Plan 2018-22

School Administrators of Montana Code of Ethics

Preamble

The professional conduct of every Montana School Administrator influences the attitude of the public toward the profession and, indeed, education in general within the state. Every member of the profession should assume the responsibility to conduct himself in a manner reflecting the honor and dignity of the profession of school administration in the State of Montana.

These statements of ethical conduct and professional behavior are designed to encourage and emphasize strong and effective administrative leadership. Members of the School Administrators of Montana recognize and are subject to this Code of Ethics.

A member of the School Administrators of Montana:

1. Makes the well-being of students the fundamental value in all decision making and actions.

2. Fulfills professional responsibilities with honesty and integrity.

3. Supports the principle of due process and protects the civil and human rights of all individuals.

4. Obeys local, state, and national laws and does not knowingly join or support organizations that advocate, directly or indirectly, the overthrow of the government.

5. Implements the governing board of education’s policies and administrative rules and regulations.

6. Pursues appropriate measures to correct those laws, policies, and regulations that are not consistent with sound educational goals.

7. Avoids using positions for personal gain through political, social, religious, economic, or other influence.

8. Accepts academic degrees or professional certification only from duly accredited institutions.

9. Maintains the standards and seeks to improve the effectiveness of the profession through research and continuing professional development.

10. Honor all contracts until fulfillment or release.