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.
Check below the posters for small write-ups about each committee and who their chairs are in 2024-25.
Check below the posters for small write-ups about each committee and who their chairs are in 2024-25.
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Your 2024-25 RPSTA Committees:
MEMBER ENGAGEMENT SECTOR
Member Engagement - Receptions and Social Events - Chair: Tara Guest
- Plan all social and special events held by the association (ex. curling bonspeil, annual BBQ, New Teacher Welcome, etc)
Reception - Superannuates - Chair: Melissa Gerlach
- Plan the annual reception for the teachers superannuating that school year
Substitute Teacher Committee - Chair: TBD
- Engage with substitute teachers within Regina Public Schools to provide timely communications and get feedback
Teacher Workload Review: (Joint Committee with Division) - Chair: Tara Dryburgh
- 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: Chair: Tabitha Booth
- The RPSTA established the 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), Chris Kampman (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: Alex Schmidt
- Plan, promote and publicize events, activities and issues that support teachers and the teaching profession
Political Action - Chair: Nick Day
- NEW for 2024-25. Check back for more info!
LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION & NEGOTIATION COMMITTEE (LINC)
Local Implementation & Negotiation Committee (LINC): - Chair: Devon Peters
- responsible for negotiating a Local Agreement with the Division.
LINC Advisory - Chair: Devon Peters
- 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: Devon Peters
Letter of Understanding on Professional Development: Chair: Devon Peters
GOVERNANCE SECTOR
Internal Policy - Chair: TBD
- Develops and recommends policies, procedures, and any Constitutional changes.
Elections - CRO: Devon Floyd
- Oversees election needs of the RPSTA, including the election of Councillors, Executive, the Vice-President, and the President.
School Year Calendar (Advisory) - Chair: TBD
MEMBER ENGAGEMENT SECTOR
Member Engagement - Receptions and Social Events - Chair: Tara Guest
- Plan all social and special events held by the association (ex. curling bonspeil, annual BBQ, New Teacher Welcome, etc)
Reception - Superannuates - Chair: Melissa Gerlach
- Plan the annual reception for the teachers superannuating that school year
Substitute Teacher Committee - Chair: TBD
- Engage with substitute teachers within Regina Public Schools to provide timely communications and get feedback
Teacher Workload Review: (Joint Committee with Division) - Chair: Tara Dryburgh
- 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: Chair: Tabitha Booth
- The RPSTA established the 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), Chris Kampman (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: Alex Schmidt
- Plan, promote and publicize events, activities and issues that support teachers and the teaching profession
Political Action - Chair: Nick Day
- NEW for 2024-25. Check back for more info!
LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION & NEGOTIATION COMMITTEE (LINC)
Local Implementation & Negotiation Committee (LINC): - Chair: Devon Peters
- responsible for negotiating a Local Agreement with the Division.
LINC Advisory - Chair: Devon Peters
- 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: Devon Peters
Letter of Understanding on Professional Development: Chair: Devon Peters
GOVERNANCE SECTOR
Internal Policy - Chair: TBD
- Develops and recommends policies, procedures, and any Constitutional changes.
Elections - CRO: Devon Floyd
- Oversees election needs of the RPSTA, including the election of Councillors, Executive, the Vice-President, and the President.
School Year Calendar (Advisory) - Chair: TBD