The ARA committee consists of twelve members. All table officers of the local executive are members. These include the local president, the vice presidents, the secretary, the past president and the treasurer. The remaining members are elected at our annual assembly in May. The number of ARA members each local is allotted is based on the total teacher population of the local.
Duties of ARA members
1. To review all resolutions to be debated on at the annual representative assembly each May.
2. To bring forward concerns of the local membership and to submit possible resolutions to be discussed at the annual Assembly
3. To attend all local meetings and to attend the Annual Representative Assembly in May.

Curriculum Assessment, and Testing (CAT) Committee

The CAT committee is a new committee formed this year to address the membership's needs in the areas of curriculum, assessment, and testing. The committee looks at current hot button issues within the educational field, liaises with other agencies such as Alberta Learning, Specialist Councils, and the Provincial ATA, and is working on putting together a support network of teachers for teachers.

Convention Committe Reps

Economic Policy Committee

The Economic Policy Committee consists of 12 elected members.
Throughout their term of office, all members of the EPC are expected to monitor the collective agreement in terms of its application, its efficacy, and its current relevance for the membership. Ideas for improvements, changes, or additions are discussed. Within the EPC, two other committees are formed. The Negotiating Subcommittee consists of 5 members. They work with all EPC members to research and prepare a proposal for changes to the Collective Agreement. They 'go to the table' to work out a deal with board representatives. The Grievance Committee consists of 2 people who are involved with disputes regarding the application of the collective agreement.

Negotiating Sub-Committee

Professional Development Committee

The purpose of the PD Committee is to provide pertinent professional development activities to its members which assist them in achieving increased knowledge in their practice. Such activities include a combined Institute Day and book studies on relevant topics. The PD Committee believes that professional growth is central to the enhancement of student success!

Teacher/Board Advisory Committee

This committee meets regularly to discuss policy changes put forth by the school board for feedback. Members of this committee meet regularly with the superintendent, trustee representatives and at times associate superintendents or directors. The feedback received from teachers regarding the proposed changes and other issues of concern are discussed with this larger group (T.B.C.C. - Teacher Board Consultation Committee).