Committees
Committees are an essential part of your Association. Many members think they have to be an Assembly Representative, Councillor, or Executive member to take part. This is not the case, and the RPSTA truly appreciates any time you might have to devote to its committees. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you can help, or have an interest in any of our committees. We would be happy to discuss how we can make it work with your busy teacher and home life.
Please click here to see a full list of committees and their members. (This will be updated as committee lists become available in October) Check below for small write-ups about each committee and who their chairs are.
WANT TO JOIN A COMMITTEE? Click here to download the form to express your interest in any of the committees listed below and send the form to rpsta@accesscomm.ca
Please click here to see a full list of committees and their members. (This will be updated as committee lists become available in October) Check below for small write-ups about each committee and who their chairs are.
WANT TO JOIN A COMMITTEE? Click here to download the form to express your interest in any of the committees listed below and send the form to rpsta@accesscomm.ca
Your 2022-23 RPSTA Committees:
MEMBER ENGAGEMENT SECTOR
Member Engagement - Receptions and Social Events - Chair: Jacqui Wiens
- Plan all social and special events held by the association (ex. curling bonspeil, annual BBQ, New Teacher Welcome, etc)
Reception - Superannuates - Chair: Jacqui Wiens
- Plan the annual reception for the teachers superannuating that school year
Substitute Teacher Committee - Chair: Derek Turner
- Engage with substitute teachers within Regina Public Schools to provide timely communications and get feedback
Teacher Workload Review: (Joint Committee with Division) - Chair: Glenna Coleman
- Engage in a collaborative problem solving approach to engage teachers at the school level to identify and address issues that result in school improvements with respect to teacher workload. The committee will review procedures, best practices, programming, and other factors that contribute to intensification.
Mental Health Ad-Hoc: Chair: Cyndi Rogers
- The RPSTA established the Ad-Hoc Mental Health and Wellness Committee (MHC) with the intention of supporting the well-being and mental health of teachers. Specific actions will vary from year to year, but may include informing members about services and programs that are available, and promoting events and programs that support mental health and wellness. The committee also liaises with the division on matters relating to Mental Health.
PROFESSIONALISM AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SECTOR
Convention (Joint-Committee with RCSTA) - Melissa Gerlach (RPSTA), Current President (RCSTA)
- plans the annual Teacher Convention
Professional Development Advisory (Joint Committee with the Division) - Chair: Nick Day
- makes recommendations to the School Division Director concerning the approximate percentage allocation of the Professional Development fund
- Also has a advisory committee that supports this work
COMMUNICATIONS SECTOR
Communications and Social Media - Chair: Tara Guest
- Responsible for the RPSTA website, social media sites and other technological functions of the organization
Advocacy and Public Relations - Chair: TBD
- Plan, promote and publicize events, activities and issues that support teachers and the teaching profession
LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION & NEGOTIATION COMMITTEE (LINC)
Local Implementation & Negotiation Committee (LINC): - Chair: TBD
- responsible for negotiating a Local Agreement with the Division.
LINC Advisory - Chair: TBD
- works with the LINC Table Officers to develop any surveys, advise Table officers in setting the asking package and communicate information on teacher needs, issues or concerns.
Letter of Understanding On Substitute Teachers - Chair: Melissa Gerlach
Letter of Understanding on Professional Development: Chair: Melissa Gerlach
GOVERNANCE SECTOR
Internal Policy - Chair: Devon Peters
- Develops and recommends policies, procedures, and any Constitutional changes.
Elections - CRO: Tara Guest
- Oversees election needs of the RPSTA, including the election of Councillors, Executive, the Vice-President, and the President.
School Year Calendar (Advisory) - Chair: Terri Pennington
MEMBER ENGAGEMENT SECTOR
Member Engagement - Receptions and Social Events - Chair: Jacqui Wiens
- Plan all social and special events held by the association (ex. curling bonspeil, annual BBQ, New Teacher Welcome, etc)
Reception - Superannuates - Chair: Jacqui Wiens
- Plan the annual reception for the teachers superannuating that school year
Substitute Teacher Committee - Chair: Derek Turner
- Engage with substitute teachers within Regina Public Schools to provide timely communications and get feedback
Teacher Workload Review: (Joint Committee with Division) - Chair: Glenna Coleman
- Engage in a collaborative problem solving approach to engage teachers at the school level to identify and address issues that result in school improvements with respect to teacher workload. The committee will review procedures, best practices, programming, and other factors that contribute to intensification.
Mental Health Ad-Hoc: Chair: Cyndi Rogers
- The RPSTA established the Ad-Hoc Mental Health and Wellness Committee (MHC) with the intention of supporting the well-being and mental health of teachers. Specific actions will vary from year to year, but may include informing members about services and programs that are available, and promoting events and programs that support mental health and wellness. The committee also liaises with the division on matters relating to Mental Health.
PROFESSIONALISM AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SECTOR
Convention (Joint-Committee with RCSTA) - Melissa Gerlach (RPSTA), Current President (RCSTA)
- plans the annual Teacher Convention
Professional Development Advisory (Joint Committee with the Division) - Chair: Nick Day
- makes recommendations to the School Division Director concerning the approximate percentage allocation of the Professional Development fund
- Also has a advisory committee that supports this work
COMMUNICATIONS SECTOR
Communications and Social Media - Chair: Tara Guest
- Responsible for the RPSTA website, social media sites and other technological functions of the organization
Advocacy and Public Relations - Chair: TBD
- Plan, promote and publicize events, activities and issues that support teachers and the teaching profession
LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION & NEGOTIATION COMMITTEE (LINC)
Local Implementation & Negotiation Committee (LINC): - Chair: TBD
- responsible for negotiating a Local Agreement with the Division.
LINC Advisory - Chair: TBD
- works with the LINC Table Officers to develop any surveys, advise Table officers in setting the asking package and communicate information on teacher needs, issues or concerns.
Letter of Understanding On Substitute Teachers - Chair: Melissa Gerlach
Letter of Understanding on Professional Development: Chair: Melissa Gerlach
GOVERNANCE SECTOR
Internal Policy - Chair: Devon Peters
- Develops and recommends policies, procedures, and any Constitutional changes.
Elections - CRO: Tara Guest
- Oversees election needs of the RPSTA, including the election of Councillors, Executive, the Vice-President, and the President.
School Year Calendar (Advisory) - Chair: Terri Pennington