PSLA Committees
Committee Structure
- Each committee will have two chairs plus a board liaison.
- PSLA Members can volunteer to join a committee: Awards, Communications, Conference, Operations, or Teaching & Learning.
- Task groups and coordinators will work on a specific task or duty within a committee. Committee members are free to join short-term or long-term task groups.
- Co-chairs will identify and advertise task group opportunities.
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Awards Committee
Co-Chairs
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| Melissa (Daugherty) Janes |
Lauren Strohecker |
Board Liaison: Craig McFeely
Contact: [email protected]
Sample Tasks:
Communications Committee
Co-Chairs
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| Corey Hall |
Kim Mento |
Board Liaison: Mary Schwander
Contact: [email protected]
Sample Tasks:
- Develop or curate content of messages to be shared with Association stakeholders
- Disseminate information using appropriate delivery platforms
Legislation Task Group - PSLA Legislative Liaison - Deb Kachel
Conference Committee
Executive Director of Conference
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| Caitlin Linsenmann |
Sarah DeMaria
Incoming ED July 2019 |
Board Liaison and Co-chair: Robin Burns
Contact: [email protected]
Sample Tasks:
- Planning Conference Schedule, Program, and Events
- Registration
- Sponsorships and Exhibits
- Evaluation and Professional Act 48 Credits
Operations Committee
Co-Chairs
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| Bob McConnell |
Vickie Saltzer |
Board Liaison: Aimee Emerson
Contact: [email protected]
Sample Tasks:
- Governance
- Maintain, monitor, and update the official records (ex. Articles of Incorporation, Constitution and Bylaws), documents (ex. archives, mission, vision, and strategic plan) and inventory associated with the governing of the Association.
- Membership
- Maintain the official membership file and collection of dues
- Advise the Board on matters related to membership structure and dues
- Maintain subscriptions to PSLA Listserv
- Collect data on the status of school library programs within the Commonwealth
- Leadership Development
- Identify and develop leadership within the Association
- Conduct nominations and elections in accordance with the provisions in the Constitution and Bylaws of the Association
Membership Task Group - Allison Burrell and Lindsey Long - [email protected]
Listserv/E-list Task Group - Nancy Latanision
Teaching & Learning Committee
Co-Chairs
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| Dustin Brackbill |
Leah Lindemann |
Board Liaison: Ann Schmidt
Contact: [email protected]
Sample Tasks
- Develop, review and inform members about content related to teaching and learning
- Curriculum
- Standards (academic standards, program standards, certification standards)
- Diverse Learners
- Teacher Effectiveness
- Digital Resources (apps, websites, management tools)
- Library Administration
- Promotional Events
- Deliver content related to teaching and learning utilizing various platforms
Teaching and Learning Standing Task Group - Leadership Academies - Project Director, Dr. Mary Kay Biagini
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