Standing Committee Members from Area G
Communications Committee
The Communications Committee works to improve members' knowledge of CSEA's goals, objectives and activities by developing better communications and information distribution systems. The committee provides public relations and communications training, assistance and support to CSEA members and leadership. It also works to promote a positive community image of CSEA and increase member pride of CSEA's standing in the community. (Web site)Gregory Frotton, Area G Rep.
Cason Smith, Community College Rep.
Community College Committee
The purpose of the Community College Committee is to Research, Educate, and Communicate the issues and concerns of community college employees and provide a liaison between the membership, committees and the Board of Directors, and to foster and reaffirm the partnership and commonality of K-12, community college, and county office of education members. (Web site)Sandra Rivera, Area G Rep.
Johnny Adargaz, K-12 Rep.
Conference Committee
CSEA's Annual Conference is the most important member event of the year. Conference Committee members work side by side with CSEA staff to plan, prepare and present the best conference possible. During Conference week, Committee members are always busy, but never too busy to assist CSEA delegates and guests. (Web site)Sheryl Lopez, Area G Rep.
County Office of Education Committee
The purpose of the County Office of Education Committee is to research, educate, communicate and network regarding the issues and concerns of the County Office of Education Chapters providing a liaison between members, Board of Directors, committees, Governmental Relations and the legislature, while acknowledging the differences and similarities of County Offices of Education, Community Colleges, and K-12's. ( Web site)Rosalind Zepeda, Area G Rep.
Education Committee
The Education Committee is comprised of CSEA member leaders from each geographic area of the state and a member from the community college delegation. The committee oversees the important role of training through the research, development, and promotion of effective, high quality educational programs and resources. (Web site)Chase Ferguson, Area G Rep.
Insurance Committee
The Insurance Committee is comprised of CSEA member leaders from throughout the state who monitor the insurance programs CSEA offers members, as well as educate chapter leaders and members as to the state of the insurance industry. Never has it been more important for CSEA members to have knowledgeable leaders monitoring the spiraling costs of insurance coverage and helping staff and chapter leaders make educated decisions during insurance/contract negotiations. The committee serves at the will of the Association President and makes recommendations through him/her to the Board of Directors. (Web site)Karen Foote, Area G Rep.
Legislative Committee
The Legislative Committee oversees and participates in the formation and implementation of CSEA's legislative agenda. The committee researches and makes recommendations on legislative resolutions; monitors and lobbies for legislation approved by the Board of Directors; and educates, informs and mobilizes members to further CSEA's legislative and political agenda. (Web site)Margaret Bohlka, Area G Rep.
Ronald Cleary, COE Rep.
Merit System Committee
The purpose of the Merit System Committee is to assist merit system chapters by sharing information pertinent to merit system chapters, including development of commission rules and regulations, budget, and commissioner appointments. The Committee is also charged with providing necessary and relevant specialized training for merit system chapters and proposing legislation specific to merit system chapters that will protect employee rights under the merit system laws. (Web site)Linda Vaughan, Area G Rep.
Political Action for Classified Employees (PACE) Committee
The PACE Committee offers financial assistance to chapters participating in school board and/or bond elections. Such assistance will only be provided if the requesting chapter follows CSEA policy relating to such elections and submits the appropriate official form. (Web site)Gabriel Ortega, Area G Rep.
Pre-Retirement Resources Committee
The Pre-Retirement Resource Committee educates active employees about retirement benefits under CalPERS, Social Security and other retirement systems involving members represented by CSEA. (Web site)Marleene Van De Car, Area G Rep.
Research/Negotiations Committee
The Research/Negotiations Committee supports, promotes and participates in training members in all aspects of research and negotiations procedures. The committee studies trends in contract negotiations, analyzes settlements to help CSEA negotiators achieve the best wages, hours and working conditions possible. (Web site)Jolanda Dudgeon, Area G Rep.
Margie Espinoza, Chairperson
Resolutions Committee
The Resolutions Committee serves as a resource and guide to the membership to ensure that Conference resolutions are in proper form for delegate action and provides a clear and concise analysis and recommendation on all resolutions assigned for review.The committee reviews all Conference resolutions requiring a change in the State Association's Constitution & Bylaws and general policy matters. The Resolutions Committee also reviews all other Conference resolutions for assignment to other appropriate committees.
The committee additionally provides materials that educate chapters on the "how to" of writing resolutions. (Web site)
Linda Swank, Area G Rep.
Scholarship Committee
The Scholarship Committee provides information about CSEA's scholarships and grants, evaluates applications, and promotes additional scholarship and grant opportunities for CSEA members and their dependents. The committee also evaluates, rates, and approves applications received for CSEA's First Year Scholarships, Renewal Scholarships, Community College Scholarships, College/Vocational Scholarships, Member Career Grants and Renewal Member Career Grants. (Web site)Lillian Gonzalez, Area G Rep.
