BCSTA’s Provincial Council An Overview by Penny Tees BCSTA President
BC School Trustees Association Slide: 2 History of PC Established in 1987 Ensures interests of all boards are represented in the governance of BCSTA
BC School Trustees Association Slide: 3 Membership One representative elected annually by each member board of the Association Board of Directors
BC School Trustees Association Slide: 4 Powers and Duties Must approve: Annual budget Member fees Honoraria Expense Criteria
BC School Trustees Association Slide: 5 Powers and Duties Has power to: Establish interim policies between general meetings Direct the Board regarding investment of funds Elect an interim Director
BC School Trustees Association Slide: 6 PC Meetings Meet three times a year: Once at AGM (approve budget) Twice - usually in February and in October
BC School Trustees Association Slide: 7 Agenda Items and Motions Must be received at the BCSTA office five weeks prior to a meeting May be submitted by member boards, branches, Board of Directors and the Education and First Nations Education Committees
BC School Trustees Association Slide: 8 The Role of Representatives Each Councillor represents his/her board Consider making “BCSTA business” a standing agenda item at board meetings to get board input
BC School Trustees Association Slide: 9 At The Meeting Follow Robert’s Rules of Order Quorum = two thirds of members Speakers list – use voting card Speak once on any motion (except Mover) Amendments – in writing Voting – by show of cards
BC School Trustees Association Slide: 10 After The Meeting Hand in expense forms Synopsis and report of the meeting will be prepared by staff