Below is the list of all of the ATA Loc 55 committees. By clicking on the title of each committe you will be taken to the individual committee page where you will find a description of what the committee does as well as a list of committee members. Click here to download the Nomination Form.

Charities Committee

Disburses the proceeds from the $7.00 per month charitable donation of teachers. The committee consists of 12 members, six of whom are elected each year, making it a two-year commitment, meeting five times a year. The members are Directors of the Calgary Separate School Teachers' Charities Society. This committee’s mandate is to give financial assistance to those programs which directly aid young people physically, spiritually and/or educationally.

Council of School Representatives (CSR)

The Council of School Representatives (CSR) forms the general legislative body of the Local. This council governs all decisions, directives, actions and policies of the Local.

Communications Committee

Publishes the Info 55 newsletter approximately four times a year, providing Local information for teachers. This committee’s mandate is to heighten teacher awareness in regards to Local 55 and its various functions. The committee consists of three members, elected for a two year term, plus the Vice-president of Communications, and meets according to publishing schedules.

Constitution Committee

The committee will coordinate an annual review of the Constitution and Operational Guidelines

Convention Committee

The object of the convention association committee shall be to plan, organize the annual teachers’ convention to improve teachers’ professional practice and leadership capacities.

Economic Policy Committee

Negotiates the Collective Agreement and monitors the application of its clauses. This committee’s mandate is to gather and study all data relevant to amendments to the Collective Agreement and to prepare and present these proposed amendments to the Executive Committee for recommendation to the Council of School Representatives for approval.

Executive Committee

The role of the Executive committee is to exercise general supervision of the conduct of all committees of the local and issue directives where deemed necessary. The committee is to ensure that directives of the C.S.R. are carried out and to receive and act on reports of all standing committees.

Finance Committee

Develops the overall annual budget for all committees of the Local and is responsible for all investments. This committee prepares and presents an annual financial statement to Executive and to the Council of School Representatives.

Policy and Resolutions Committee

Formulates the professional policies and directions of the Local and Provincial Association. This committee prepares Local resolutions for, and attends the Annual Representatives’ Assembly (ARA). The committee consists of the president and 12 members of Local 55 with six members being elected each year for a two-year term.

Political Action Committee

Works to bring teachers to awareness and action on the Local and provincial political scene. This committee also seeks out and encourages prospective candidates for local school board elections, and attempts to influence education decision-making when appropriate and possible.

Professional Development Committee

Strives to provide new and experienced teachers with an increased repertoire of techniques and methodologies. One member shall be named as a liaison to the Convention Association Committee, and shall attend Convention meetings and report back. Six members are elected each year.

Professional Growth Subsidy Committee

Oversees disbursement of professional growth conference/tuition funds for teachers. This committee meets once a month, prior to CSR meetings, and is also responsible for reviewing its guidelines once a year and presenting proposed changes to CSR for approval.

Professional Recognition Committee

Promotes an internal and external PR program to enhance the ATA Local. This committee is responsible for the New Teacher Induction Breakfast, Long Service recognition and Teacher Retirement tribute.

Social Committee

Organizes and conducts all social and recreational activities sponsored by the Local, and provides refreshments for CSR meetings. The committee consists of eight members all of whom are elected annually.

Substitute Teacher Committee

This committee of 6 substitute teachers will provide a meeting place for issues and problems to be discussed. Organize and coordinate the programs and activities of the substitute teachers within the Local Association.

Table Officers

To administer the affairs of the Local as outlined in the Constitution and Operational Guidelines.