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​Local 55 COMMITTEES

​Get active in your Local ATA.
​There are many areas where you can get involved. If you see a committee with an opening that you would like to be involved in, please download the committee nomination form and send it into our office.

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Each individual committee section has a description of what the committee does as well as a list of current committee members.
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  • Charities 
  • CSR 
  • Constitution
  • Convention 
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​The Charities committee consists of 12 members, six of whom are elected each year, making it a two-year commitment, meeting five times a year. The members are Directors of the Calgary Separate School Teachers’ Charities Society.  This committee’s mandate is to give financial assistance to those programs which directly aid young people physically, spiritually and/or educationally.

​Catholic Family Services Charities Committee has supported many organisations including:
  • Between Friends
  • Brown Bagging It
  • Calgary Interfaith Food Bank
  • Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter
  • Camp Cadicasu
  • Catholic Family Services
  • Camp Horizon
  • Can Learn
  • Catholic Immigration Society
  • Child Advocacy Center
  • Community Kitchen

  • FANS (Boys and Girls Club)
  • Inn from the Cold
  • Kids help Phone
  • L’Arche Society
  • Learning Partnership (Welcome to Kindergarten)
  • Linkages
  • Mustard Seed
  • Our Lady of Victory Camp
  • ProLife
  • Ronald McDonald House
  • Vincent de Paul Society
  • Catholic Family Services
Membership
Michelle Hayden        2019-2021
​Gloria Lateef                 2020-2022

​Kelly Schmitz                2019-2021
Hal Soby                           2019-2021
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Kathryn Soby                 2019-2021
​ Cynthia Yacey           2020-2022

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Vacancies: 6
The Council of School Representatives (CSR) forms the general legislative body of the Local.
 This council governs all decisions, directives, actions and policies of the Local.

Membership
Council of School representatives are formally elected by each school staff in September of each school year.
As per the Frames of Reference: One CSR is elected for each 20 staff members or portion thereof.
​CSRs, 
Please ensure that we have your home email address.   (We cannot use District email)

CSR Package and Information is sent via a link in your CSR meeting invite email from Local 55.

In light of the pandemic, CSR meetings will be held via zoom, you will be notified regarding any changes to the location or time of the CSR meetings for the 2020-2021 School year.

Access CSR Documents Here
Chief Superintendent Dr. Bryan Szumlas September 29, 2020 CSR
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The Constitution committee coordinates an annual review of the Constitution and Operational Guidelines
Current Constitution.pdf
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Current Frames of Reference.pdf
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Membership
Membership consists of Past President, Div Reps, Principals Rep and Non-School Based Rep. ​

Richard Campbell, Past President
Angela Crescenzi, Div II Rep
Elizabeth Grill, Principal's Rep
​Carmela Quartararo, Div III Rep
Bev Malenica, Non-School Based Rep
Cody Lomas,  Div IV Rep
​Gina Vigna,  Div I Rep
The object of the convention association committee is to plan and organize the annual teachers’ convention to improve teachers’ professional practice and leadership capacities.

If you have a convention related question, please go to the CCTCA Website where they have an FAQ section as well as contact information.
CCTCA Website
The Convention is a collaborative committee that is comprised of members from both Local 38 and Local 55.  Seven members are from the Calgary Public Local 38 and four members are from Calgary Catholic Teachers Local 55.
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Membership
Lisa Fulton - CCTCA President  2021-2022
Lynn McEachern,  past president
​Paul Nickerson
​Leanne Van Horne
​Vacancy: 0
Standing Committee Form March 2021
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  • DEHR
  • Executive
  • Finance
  • Guest Teacher (Sub) 
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​The DEHR Committee Supports Diversity, Equity, and Human Rights in accordance with ATA Local 55 long-range policy and our code of professional conduct on inclusive classrooms.
​Consists of 6 Members plus the Chair
Membership
Silvia De Somma                               2019-2021
Grace Feeney, Co-Chair               2020-2022
​Stasi Fernandes, Co-Chair           2019-2021
​Jennifer Larson                                  2019-2021
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Vacancy: 0
Anna MacEachern                2019-2021
Kristina Seifert                       2020-2022
​John Williamson                   2020-2022

The role of the Executive committee is to exercise general supervision of the conduct of all committees of the local and issue directives where deemed necessary. The committee is to ensure that directives of the CSRs are carried out and to receive and act on reports of all standing committees. The committee is responsible for ensuring the preparation and transmission to the Provincial Association such reports and statements with reference to the affairs of the Local association as may be required and supervise the allocation of funds as approved in the budget.
Membership 2019-2021*
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​Mario Vergara - President
​Mike McFarland - Executive Assistant

Lee Martin - VP Member Engagement
Vacant- VP Community Relations
Franca DeGusti - Treasurer
Mark Shannon - Secretary
Katherine MacDougall - LPEO
​Monica Chung - Coordinator TWC
Tracy Wood - Coordinator PD

​Richard Campbell - Past President
Angela Crescenzi - Div. I Representative
Gina Vigna - Div. II Representative
Carmela Quatararo - Div. III  Representative
Cody Lomas - Div. IV Representative
Bev Malenica - Non-School Based Rep
Elizabeth Grill - Principal Representative

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​Executive nominations are now closed.  The next Local Executive election will be held May 2021*. 
​The Finance Committee develops the overall annual budget for all committees of the Local and is responsible for all investments. Finance prepares and presents an annual financial statement to Executive and to the Council of School Representatives. Among other things, the committee also conducts an annual review of the guidelines for the Retirement Fund of Local 55. Besides the Treasurer and the Past President,  this committee consists of two elected members with one member being elected each year for a two-year term.
​Membership
Franca DeGusti, Treasurer                                     2019-2021
Richard Campbell, Past President                    2019-2021

Mike McFarland, Executive Assistant
Murray Outtrim                                                            2020-2022
​Ron Robichaud                                                                2019-2021
Mark Shannon, Secretary                                        2019-2021
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Vacancy: 0
 The Guest Teacher committee organizes and coordinates the programs and activities of the Guest (Substitute) teachers within the Local Association. The committee makes representation on behalf of Guest (Substitute) teachers as a group
Membership
Joe Petrone          2020-2021
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Vacancies: 5
Standing Committee Form March 2021
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  • Policy and Resolution
  • Political Engagement
  • Professional Development 
  • ​Professional Growth Subsidy
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The Policy and Resolution Committee formulates the professional policies and directions of the Local and Provincial Association.
This committee prepares Local resolutions for the Annual Representatives’ Assembly (ARA) and attends the ARA.

​The committee consists of 12 members of Local 55 with six members being elected each year for a two-year term.  
Membership
Coralie Bedier                                          2020-2022
Judi Blunt                                                    2019-2021

Lily Lee                                                        2020-2022
Allison McCaffrey, Chair                   2020-2022
​​​Robert McKague                                    2019-2021
​Maureen O'Toole                                   2020-2022


Murray Outtrim                                 2020-2022
Blake Schumack                                2019-2021
Keri Tkachuk                                       2019-2021
​Scott Tkachuk                                     2020-2022

Victor Truong                                      2019-2021
​​Cynthia Yacey                                     2019-2021
Vacancies: 0

​The Political Engagement Committee works to bring teachers to awareness and action on the Local and provincial political scene. This committee also seeks out and encourages prospective candidates for local school board elections. The committee attempts to influence education-related decision-making when possible and appropriate.
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​The committee consists of the LPEO and up to 12 members, with six members being elected each year for a two-year term. The Chair is the Local Political Engagement Officer (LPEO).
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Lara Bertsch                                                        2020-2022
​​Loretta Bieche                                                    2019-2021
Megan Cowan                                                     2019-2021
Katherine MacDougall, LPEO, chair       2019-2021
Lenette O'Donnell                                             2019-2021
Jason Villeneuve                                                 2019-2021
Vacancies: 7
 ​The Professional Development  committee strives to provide new and experienced teachers with an increased repertoire of techniques and methodologies. One member shall be named as a liaison to the Convention Association Committee and shall attend Convention meetings and report back. Six members are elected each year.
​This committee consists of a Coordinator and up to 12 members, six of whom are elected each year for a two-year term. The Coordinator of Professional Development is the chair.
Membership
​Andrea Cumatz                        2020-2022
​Colleen Kopp-Firth                2019-2021
​Cindy Layzell                             2020-2022
​​Lynn McEachern                    2019-2021
​Don McLaughlin                     2019-2021

​Maureen O'Toole                    2020-2022
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Keith Routhier                         2020-2022
Katie Symons                            2019-2021
​Leanne Van Horne                2020-2022

Tracy Wood, Coordinator
Vacancies: 3
The PGS Committee oversees the disbursement of professional growth conference & tuition funds for teachers.   The committee is also responsible for reviewing its guidelines once a year and presenting proposed changes to CSR for approval. This committee meets once a month prior to CSR meetings.  
The committee consists of six members (one from each school-based division and 2 non-school-based members), and three members who are elected each year, for a two-year term.
​Membership
Kevin Bedier                                         2020-2022
Stacey Narowski                                 2020-2022
Elsie Saraceni                                       2019-2021
​Blake Schumack                                 2020-2022
​Tammy Turner                                     2019-2021
​Carter Watson, Chair                       2019-2021
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Vacancies: 0

Standing Committee Form March 2021
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  • Professional Rec
  • Social
  • ​​​Table Officers
  • TWC
  • Women in Leadership Ad Hoc
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​The Professional Recognition Committee promotes an internal and external Professional Recognition program to enhance the ATA Local 55. This committee is responsible for planning and orchestrating the New Teacher Induction, New Teacher Orientation, Long Service awards recognition, and the Teacher Retirement Recognition Banquet.
The committee consists of the Vice President of Member Engagement and six members, three of which are elected each year for a two-year term.
​Vice President of Member Engagement chairs this committee.
Membership
Cherisse Audet                                              2020-2022
Xena Biffert                                                     2020-2022
Nicole Lombardo                                          2019-2021
Lee Martin, VP Member Engagement, Chair                                 
Don McLaughlin                                           2019-2021
​Nikki Pratt                                                         2019-2021
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Vacancy: 1
The Social Committee organizes and conducts social and recreational activities sponsored by  Local 55 for ATA Local 55 Members.
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The committee consists of eight members.
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Membership
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Brittany Britten, chair                   2019-2021
Stasi Fernandes                                2020-2022
Kaitlin Harding                                2020-2022

​​Marlies Harding                              2019-2021
​Anna Tulczynska                            2020-2022
​Joanna Wooldridge                       2020-2022

Amanda Yetman                              2019-2021
Vacancies: 1  
The Table Officers administer the affairs of the Local as outlined in the Constitution and Operational Guidelines. 
​Table Officers are also members of Executive.


Membership 2019-2021
Mario Vergara, President
Richard Campbell, Past President
Lee Martin, VP Member Engagement
vacant, VP Community Relations

​Mark Shannon, Secretary
Franca DeGusti, Treasurer
Mike McFarland, EA

The Teacher Welfare Committee (TWC) negotiates the Collective Agreement and monitors the application of its clauses.
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This committee’s mandate is to gather and study all data relevant to amendments to the Collective Agreement and to prepare and present these proposed amendments to the Executive Committee for recommendation to the Council of School Representatives for approval. The committee also monitors ongoing working conditions and gives direction to the negotiating sub-committee concerning all contractual negotiations.


This committee consists of a Coordinator and 14 members (three per school-based division and one non-school-based teacher representative and one principal representative), with four members being elected each year for a three-year term. 
​Membership 
 Alyssa Adair                               2020-2023
Monica Chung, Coordinator
Sinead Dullaghan                    2018-2021
​Eric Fortin                                   2020-2023
​Alexandria Matos                    2018-2021
Bonnie McIntyre                     2018-2021
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​Vacancies: 2
Robert McKague                  2019-2022
Alexander MacLaren        2020-2023
Allison McCaffrey               2020-2023
Steven Navratil                       2019-2022
​Allison Scott Davies            2020-2023
Hal Soby                                     2019-2022
​Heather Wheatland            2019-2022
TWC Documents
TWC Collective Agreement 2020
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Calgary Catholic Frames TWC 2019
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The Women in Leadership committee works to advance the cause of women’s leadership in education, be it through participation in school or District-based leadership or through involvement in the Alberta Teacher’s Association.
This Ad hoc committee consists of 8 members and is open to all members of the Local, regardless of gender identification.

​Membership
Alyssa Adair                                      2020-2021
​Carrie Anheliger                            2020-2021
​Andrea Cumatz                               2020-2021
​Laura Evans                                       2020-2021

Vacancies: 0
Liz Grill                                                    2020-2021
​Cindy Layzell                                        2020-2021
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Allison Scott Davies, Chair            2020-2021
​Kathleen Symons                               2020-2021
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Standing Committee Form March 2021
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Hours
Mon to Thurs 8:30 am - 5 pm
Fri 8:30 am - 3 pm
Closed Statutory Holidays and CSSD School Holidays

Telephone

Ph: 403-265-2678
Fax: 403-263-7830


Address
Calgary Separate School Local #55
Suite 340, 6815 -8th Street NE
Calgary, Alberta T2E 7H7

Emails

president@ataloc55.ab.ca
ea@ataloc55.ab.ca
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External Links
ARTA (Alberta Retired Teachers Association)
ATA (Alberta Teachers Association)
ATRF (Alberta Teachers Retirement Fund)
CCTCA (Calgary City Teachers Convention)


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​CCSD (Calgary Catholic School District)
CTF (Canadian Teachers Federation)
TQS (Teacher Qualification Services)

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