TX NEA Resolutions Committee Members:
Bianca Zachary, Angela Garcia
ESP AT Large Members Karen Barnes-Ullrich and Sheila Walker
Definition of Resolution:
Resolutions are formal expressions of opinion, intent, belief, or position of the association. They shall set forth general concepts in clear, concise language, shall be broad in nature, shall state the positions of the association positively and with- out ambiguity, and shall be consistent with the goals of the Association as stated in the preamble of the constitution.
Subcommittees:
Student Health, Welfare, and Rights – Angela Garcia and Karen Barnes-Ullrich
Group Rights – Sheila Walker and Lakeisha Patterson
Leading Policy Issues
The committee may, in any given year, see policy interests directed toward one or two critical Association issues, and consequently may consider actions directed toward advancing policies that reflect current activities or initiatives experienced at the state or national level. This year we concentrated on the health and welfare of students and educational employees.
Resolutions and Amendments referred to committee at the Winter Meeting were in the areas of:
- School Library Media Programs
- Student Use of Electronic Social Media
- Students Rights and Responsibilities
- Protection of Education Employees and Other Public Employees from Student Violence
- Protection of Mixed Status Families with Immigrants and US Citizens
Adopted Items
The committee considered items that were postponed and referred from the 2024 Representative Assembly. There were also 18 new proposed amendments and 5 new Resolution items. These were adopted to be presented to the Representative Assembly in July:
F-11. Benefits
B-42. Driver Education
A-6. School Boards
New Resolution
I-10. Global Climate Change
Open Hearing
Virtual Open Hearing on Proposed Resolutions
June 17 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST