ACSA job-alike council presidents and committee chairs meet three times each year to ensure the system of regional representation works to advance the association’s Mission, Vision and Goals. ACSA’s Vivid Description states, “ACSA will be the primary and most trusted resource to California’s governor and Legislature concerning educational matters through a united voice.” The work of the job-alike committees and councils is crucial in uniting ACSA’s voice and efforts.
The 2008-09 presidents and chairs include: ACSA/CAPEA Committee Chair Frank Tyrell; Equity, Achievement and Diversity for Success Committee Chair Tracy Thompson; Member Services Committee Chair Erik Burmeister; Retirement Committee Chair Larry Marquand; Student Services and Special Education Council President Maureen O’Leary Burness; Co-Administration Committee Chair Brett Denhalter; Elementary Education Council President Steve Ahle; Middle Grades Education Council President Creig Nicks; Secondary Education Council President Bob Weinberg; Business Services Council President James Foley; Small School Districts Committee Chair Dale Drew; Legislative Policy Committee Chair Joe Rudnicki; Urban Education Committee Chair Jeannie Pon; Adult Education Council President Mary Prather; Career Technical Education Council President Leslie Rodden; Classified Educational Leaders Council President Grace Mittleman; Curriculum, Instruction and Accountability Council President Craig Wheaton; Human Resources Council President Kathy Kessler; Educational Options Council President Robin Geissler; and Superintendency Council President Dick Bray.
ACSA involvement at the state, region and charter levels can increase your satisfaction on the job and help position you for the future.
Opportunities for involvement at the state level include leading a committee or council, as well as becoming an elected officer, a member of the Board of Directors, or a representative on the Delegate Assembly.
Region representatives also serve on statewide professional committees, councils, task forces and advisory bodies.
ACSA’s 19 regions divide the state geographically. The regional structure allows your voice to be heard on education issues. Each region elects regional officers who also serve as the region’s voice at the statewide Delegate Assembly. In addition, regions elect a regional representative to ACSA’s state Board of Directors.
ACSA regions offer networking opportunities, professional learning workshops and programs tailored to meet local needs. A portion of your dues is rebated to regions for these programs and activities.
More than 200 charters have been created within regions to address the local interest of members in one or more school districts.
The charter structure gives ACSA its grassroots strength. If you are new to a district, the local ACSA charter is an excellent forum in which to meet your colleagues, share experiences and learn about district issues.
ACSA Member Services Representatives provide presentations about membership benefits and services to regions, which includes information on the value of both local and statewide involvement.
For more information, please contact ACSA Member Services at (800) 608-ACSA.