The chairperson shall be appointed by the President. The BEA Executive Board Liaison shall be the President, UniServ Consultant, and Bargaining Chair. The President shall act as spokesperson to membership, District, press, and general public. Members are appointed for a one-year term or until the contract is ratified. Responsibilities of the Bargaining Team include: 

1. Prepare proposals to present to District. 
2. Bargain according to rules in ORS 243.650 to ORS 243.782 a. Salaries b. Fringe benefits c. Other conditions of employment d. Issues important to the membership 
3. Have a ratified contract by end of current school year. 
4. Meet regularly according to calendar
5. Special meetings may be called by chair.
6. Must choose secretary to keep continuing record of activities.
7. Chairperson shall report to Executive Board and Rep Assembly, as necessary.

Chair: Suzanne Albrich

Develop proposed legislative positions, communicate with legislators and congress, make and support recommendations for political candidates, school board candidates, and ballot measures. Communicate with the membership regarding committee activities and seek to increase membership in B-PAC, OEA-PAC, and NEA-PAC. Meets monthly and as needed for candidate endorsement interviews.

Members shall include the President, newly elected President, Vice President, and Treasurer, as well as any other appointments. Usually meets over the summer.

Responsibilities of the Budget Committee include: 

1. Prepare an annual BEA Program Budget.
2. Present proposed budget to Executive Board for consideration. 
3. Meet regularly according to calendar developed in cooperation with Executive Board. 
4. Special meetings may be called by President.
5. Treasurer shall report to Executive Board and Rep Assembly, as necessary. They shall prepare an annual written report summarizing objectives, programs, gains, and unattained goals.

Chair: Adam Oyster-Sands

This task force is focused on communication to members, help streamline BEA communication, create a calendar of communication, look at different ways to communicate to members.

Chair: Janaé Hiersche

Develop and assist in implementing an ongoing community relations program.  Develop public awareness and understanding of educational and labor issues and improve educators’ image in the community.

Will help to educate BEA members and the community about the pillars of Community Schools, identify organizations to partner with to develop a community schools model, and research successful models of community schools around the country.

No candidate of an election for the Association shall serve on the Elections Committee .

The Elections Committee will accept nominations for vacant positions, accept and publicize candidate campaign materials, disseminate voting materials to the general membership, and report results to the President and Executive Board.  Special meetings may be called by the Chair. The Chair shall archive election results.

Chair: Erin Gettling

Created by an NBI brought to the March Rep Assembly, this task force will research and develop campaigning guidelines for BEA elections. The task force will present their findings and recommended guidelines to the RA for approval by October 2024 in order to have guidelines in place for the 2025 BEA elections. 

Chair: Erin Gettling

Represent and assist members in resolution of employment related problems, determine whether contract grievances shall be arbitrated, and monitor BEA Collective Bargaining Agreements. Meets as needed.

Chair: Suzanne Albrich

Identify and train potential leaders that are representative of BEA membership, increase membership, create opportunities for member involvement, promote the work and accomplishments of BEA members, plan and implement SPARKS, and welcome and orient new members to BEA.

Research, survey, and prepare negotiations proposals based on member needs in salaries, fringe benefits, rights, and other conditions of employment. A bargaining team shall be selected by the President to include some members from the Negotiations Advisory Committee. Meets during bargaining years prior to going to the table. 

Chair: Juveria Khan

Develop and maintain organizing structures within BEA membership, facilitate communication during campaigns, and recruit organizer leaders. The members shall be appointed by the President, subject to the approval of the Executive Board.

Chair: Katie Lukins

Per Article 10.E.6 of our collective bargaining agreement:

A jointly appointed District Professional Development Advisory Committee composed of administrators and teachers and co-chaired by the Association President and the Deputy Superintendent/designee shall meet at least monthly to discuss District-level planning for and implementation of curriculum revisions and District-wide program changes and priorities which may have a significant impact on unit members.

Co-chaired by Lindsay Ray and BSD Teaching and Learning Executive Administrator Jill O’Neill

Educate and provide resources for members to celebrate and empower students, families, and educators who are people of color, identify as LGBTQ+, and/or belong to another historically marginalized group.  Advocate for systemic change that will ensure every student, family, and educator feels seen, safe, and engaged.

Chair: Lexie Speed

Per Article 10.E.2 of our collective bargaining agreement:

A jointly appointed Special Education Committee, co-chaired by a designee of the Association President and the Executive Administrator for Student Services or designee, and comprised of representation from resource room teachers, SLPs, psychologists and specialized program teachers, will meet quarterly to discuss and problem-solve special education topics.

Co-chaired by Lindsay Ray and Executive Administrator for Special Education Lori Krumm

Provide information and recommend action to the Executive Board regarding concerns and needs of substitute educators.  The Executive Board Substitute Member shall chair this committee and work as its liaison to the Executive Board.

Chair: Sarah Kennedy