Our Committees are comprised of volunteers who share a common interest and a willingness to work on behalf
of the association, and every member of ESPBC is invited to serve on any of the committees listed below.  Some
committees meet more than others, but all committees are required to make at least one report annually to the
Board and may present to the local Representative Assembly if asked. 

Individuals interested in serving should submit their names to ESPBC board members and/or staff.  Generally
speaking, the ESPBC President appoints the committee chairs with approval from the Board of Directors.

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• BUDGET Committee  -  This committee is always chaired by the ESPBC Treasurer.  Its primary focus is
  to assist with certain fiduciary matters of the association including, but not limited to internal audits,
  recommendations regarding changes in dues, etc.

• BYLAWS & POLICIES Committee  -  This committee reviews and recommends additions and deletions
  to the association’s governing documents.

• COMMUNICATION & PUBLICITY Committee  -  This committee is involved with the design,
  maintenance, monitoring, and updating of the ESPBC website.  This committee also works on improving
  and maintaining open communication between our constituency group – specifically our members, with
  regard to local, state, and national association topics and programs of interest.

• GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Committee  -  This committee works in conjunction with TABCO,
  MSEA, and NEA to monitor legislation at all levels of government (local, state, and national) that would
  impact public education.  The GR committee is also involved in the campaign of endorsed candidates.

• MEMBER BENEFITS Committee  -  This committee helps to evaluate special services (e.g., estate
  planning, insurance, legal services, etc.) provided to our members from various vendors through the school
  system and the state and national associations.  This committee also plans workshops that are held
  throughout the year regarding the various benefits offered.

• MEMBER RIGHTS Committee  -  This committee plans and carries out activities dealing specifically
  with the rights of members.

• MEMBERSHIP Committee  -  This committee focuses on organizing and increasing ESPBC membership. 
  It works with governance to implement the ESPBC membership campaign, and works in conjunction with
  MSEA to create and carry out new membership organizing strategies.

• MINORITY AFFAIRS Committee  -  This committee monitors and promotes positive human relations
  within the work environment.  MAC also monitors and promotes programs sponsored by human relations
  advocacy groups to help ensure a sense of equity and fairness to its constituency.  Additionally, this
  committee provides outreach activities to the school community, sometimes in conjunction with MSEA’s
  Minority Affairs Committee.

• NEGOTIATIONS Committee  -  This committee’s primary focus is on protecting the facets of the contract
  between the association and the school board known as the Master Agreement.  The committee annually
  regularly reviews the concerns, recommendations, and suggestions from our constituency group and the
  Board of Directors to pursue and maintain fair labor practices.

• NOMINATIONS & ELECTIONS Committee  -  This committee is charged with checking and certifying
  the validity of candidates in all association elections and the of counting and verifying of votes for same.

• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Committee  -  This committee monitors and provides trainings and
  workshops specifically targeted to our constituency group in conjunction with the School Board, MSEA, and
  NEA.    

• RECOGNITION/RETIREMENT Committee  -  This committee evaluates nominee applications for
  recognition of the ESPBC awards for both Office Professional and Paraeducator of the Year, and submits
  its recommendations to the Board of Directors for final approval.  This committee also works in conjunction
  with TABCO to recognize retirees at the annual Retirement Dinner.

• SCHOLARSHIP Committee  -  This committee evaluates nominee applications for recognition to receive
  ESPBC scholarships, and submits it recommendations to the Board of Directors for final approval. 
  Additionally, this committee sponsors various social activities to raise funds to support the scholarship
  program.

• SICK LEAVE BANK Committee  -  This committee works in conjunction with TABCO to evaluate
  requests to use the sick leave for validity and compliance.

 

Please feel free to contact ESPBC with your interest in any of the above.  We never turn away members who want
to become more involved with working to build a stronger association.