Adult and Career Education
This
committee responds to concerns and issues raised by Adult Education
educators.
Child Development
This
committee responds to concerns and issues raised by Child
Development educators.
Community Action
This committee is responsible for
the development, coordination and
implementation of all programs for community involvement with Pomona public
schools (PCHAT Medical Clinics, Read Across America).
Elections
This committee assists the Elections Chair with the responsibility of conducting Association
elections.
Members of the committee also assist with Service Center and State Council elections.
Equity & Human Rights
The purpose of this committee is to provide leadership in equity and human
rights through the promotion of good human relations. This
committee acts as a
resource
regarding cultural diversity and equity issues.
Insurance
The primary purpose of this committee is to make comparative
studies and
recommendations
concerning insurance plans for certificated district employees.
Kindergarten
This committee responds to concerns
and issues raised by Kindergarten
educators.
Language Acquisition
This committee’s role is to respond to issues concerning English
Language
Learners and/or
their teachers.
Political Action
This committee studies legislative proposals which relate to education
and
makes reports to
the membership. It also studies political issues, interviews
candidates, and takes an active role in elections for the benefit of public education.
Professional Rights & Responsibilities (PR&R)
The purpose and objectives of this
committee are: to educate the
membership about professional rights, responsibilities and ethics; to protect and
strengthen professional standards by interpreting and implementing
the Code of
Ethics; to
provide consultation services to members who have problems related to
their work, professional rights, responsibilities, and ethics; to recommend, when
necessary, that the Board of Directors requests
assistance from the state and/or
national education organizations in solving school controversies or conflicts; to
evaluate and recommend changes in the Personnel Code of
the Pomona Unified
School
District; to foster the development of cooperative relationships among the
classroom teacher, the administration, and the Board of Education.
Retirement
This committee addresses retirements issues faced by members, both active and retired
and
educates members about legislation affecting CalSTRS and CalPERS.
Social
This committee assumes responsibility
for all social activities of APT
including the Retirement Tea/WHO Awards Reception honoring retiring
members and those who have made outstanding contributions to the Association
and the profession.
Special Education
This committee addresses the issues
faced by both regular and special
educators in dealing with the special needs population.