The RPSTA or Regina Public Schools Teacher Association is the local association for the teachers who are under contract with the Regina Public School Division. We are affiliated with the STF, Saskatchewan Teachers Federation.
The RPSTA is made up of Executive Councillors (including a President and Vice-President), Councillors, Committee members, Assembly Representatives and all other members at large.
Your 2017-18 Executive Councillors:
Jeff Perry, President (Until June 30, 2018)
Melissa Gerlach, VP (Until June 30, 2018)
Tara Guest (Until June 30, 2018)
Barry Houlden (Until June 30, 2018)
Wendy Lazarou (Until June 30, 2018)
Lisa Nenson-Catley (Until June 30, 2018)
Andrew Pelling (Until June 30, 2019)
Jacqueline Roy (Until June 30, 2019)
Mike Markesteyn (until June 30, 2019)
Terry Zeller (until June 30, 2019)
Your 2017-18 STF Councillors:
Amy Lawson
Crystal Boire
Gail Veikle,
Jacqui Wiens
Jeff Ambrosia
Jeff Ruf
Jennifer Leach
Kari Krug
Lindsay Stuart
Patrick Moore
Stephen Boutilier
Tricia McNair
Trudy Keil
Helen Molloy (position reserved for the President of the RPSSTA)
(All Councillor positions are 1 year terms) ** All Executive Councillors are also STF Councillors**
Your 2017-18 RPSTA Committees: Committees are an essential part of the RPSTA. 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 have any spare time in your busy teacher and home life to help.
MEMBER ENGAGEMENT SECTOR
Member Engagement and Social Events - Chairs: Jacqui Wiens & Melody Smith - Plan all social and special events held by the association (ex. curling bonspeil, annual BBQ, New Teacher Welcome, etc)
Reception - Superannuates - Chair: Helen Molloy - Plan the annual reception for the teachers superannuating that school year
Teacher Workload Review: (Joint Committee with Division) - Chair: Melissa Gerlach - 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.
AD HOC Admin - Chair: Barry Houlden - Meets to identify issues of concern by administrators and look at ways to improve communication and relations within the organization.
PROFESSIONALISM AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SECTOR
Convention (Joint-Committee with RCSTA) - Chairs: Jeff Perry (RPSTA) and Debbie Ward (RCSTA) - plans the annual Teacher Convention
Professional Growth and Learning Opportunities (PGLOC) - Chair: Jay Fladagar - examines the needs and wants of teachers in the area of Professional Development. It may plan events or make recommendations to the Association
Professional Development Advisory (Joint Committee with the Division) - Chair: Jay Fladagar - makes recommendations to the School Division Director concerning the approximate percentage allocation of the Professional Development fund
Board of Review: Professional Related Experience (Joint Division with the Division) - Chair: Jeff Perry
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 - Chairs: Andrew Pelling and Lisa Nenson - 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): Table Officers - Chair: Wendy Lazarou - responsible for negotiating a Local Agreement with the Division. - CurrentLINC Bargaining Team: Jeff Perry, Terry Zeller, Melissa Gerlach, Melissa Gerlach, Patrick Moore, Tim Vanderhooft, Terry Zeller, Chris Keyes(A)
LINC Advisory - Chair: Wendy Lazarou - works with the LINC Table Officers to develop any surveys, advise Table officers in settingthe asking package and communicate information on teacher needs, issues or concerns. Letter of Understanding On Substitute Teachers - Chair: undetermined LINC Liaison: Wendy Lazarou
Letter of Understanding on Pre-Kindergarten - Chair: undertermined LINC Liaison: Wendy Lazarou
Letter of Understanding on Professional Development: Chair: Jeff Perry LINC Liaison: Wendy Lazarou
GOVERNANCE SECTOR
Internal Policy - Chair: Patrick Moore - Develops and recommends policies, procedures, and any Constitutional changes. Elections - Chair: Mike Markesteyn - Oversees election needs of the RPSTA, including the election of Councillors, Executive, the Vice-President, and the President.
Resolutions - Chair: Mike Markesteyn - assists in the development, writing and submission of resolutions to STF Spring Council
Grievance (Joint Committee with Division) - limit of 3 individuals LINC Chair: Wendy Lazarou
School Year Calendar (Joint Committee with Division - limit of 3 individuals) - Chair: Jacqueline Roy
Procedural Advisory (Joint Committee with Division) - Chair: Wendy Lazarou - to review administrative procedures which directly affect teachers prior to approval by Trustees