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Each Policy Committee Chairperson shall make periodic reports and recommendations to the Board of Directors and/or the Representative Council. Policy committees of the Association shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following: |
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Community Action Committee |
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Increase public awareness in areas of educational concern. |
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Foster communication between the Association and the community. |
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Establish and provide an ongoing liaison with the various racial and ethnic community groups within the community. |
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Develop a program of activities for the Day of the Teacher |
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Bargaining Support Committee |
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As directed by the board develop the Association's contract proposals utilizing such methods as written surveys, open hearings, and proposals from other committees. |
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Provide support for the Negotiating Team as directed. |
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Human Rights Committee |
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Encourage minorities to teach in the district to achieve and maintain a racially and culturally balanced teaching staff. |
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Actively work with minority teachers in the district to encourage involvement in Garden Grove Education Association/CTA/NEA. |
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Study and recommend action for human rights. |
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Organize and promote GGEA, CTA, and NEA workshops. |
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Become familiar with pending and current legislation and make appropriate recommendations. |
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Study sections of the Administrative Regulations and Board Policies that affect teachers and make recommendations. |
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Recognize members who are making a difference for GGUSD students, GGEA teachers, and the Garden Grove community. |
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New Educator Committee |
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Work with GGEA Site Reps. to recruit new educators in the district to become members and to encourage involvement in Garden Grove Education Association/CTA/NEA. |
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Organize events throughout the year to encourage new members to get involved with GGEA. |
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Political Involvement Committee |
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Interview candidates for school board elections and make specific recommendations for Association support. |
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Provide information to the Board of Directors regarding pending legislation in the field of education. |
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Develop campaigns and programs in regards to legislation and the support of candidates pursuant to the instructions of the Board of Directors. |
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Provide continuing liaison between the Association and elected public officials. |
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Retirement Committee |
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Provide the Association members information on the pending and current retirement law, District medical plans for retirees, and transitioning to retirement. |
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Develop and implement tributes for teachers retiring from the Garden Grove Unified School District. |
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Develop a relationship between the Association and retired teachers. |
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Organizing Committee |
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Increase memberships’ awareness of educational and political concerns. |
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Build unity among members so that we are able to mobilize in a time of crisis. |
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Establish member and community support for bargaining efforts, school board elections, or other issues, affecting our members. |
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Develop an organizing plan, in conjunction with information received either by the Executive Board, Bargaining Team, Political and Community Action Committee, Special Education Committee, and/or Grievance Committee. |
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Special Education Committee |
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Provide Professional Development in Special Education. |
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Inform members of Education Code and Special Education Legislation. |
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Develop dialogue between the committee, members, the community, and the district. |
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Develop resources for teachers who provide services to students with special needs. |
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