Strategic Plan and Committee Responsibility
ISTA develops NEW Strategic Plan
At the June 20-22 ISTA Board of Directors meeting, Mr. Ken Rosenbaum (volunteer to the National Science Teachers Association)
provided leadership and facilitated discussions and consensus building activities which led to goals and objectives for ISTA for the next several years.
ISTA Secretary Kendra Carroll and President Elect Gwen Pollock work on recording action elements of the strategic plans. Following approximately 11 hours of facilitated discussion and creative thinking, the board developed a strategic plan, subject to review, comment, and adoption.
ISTA President Jill Carter presented Ken Rosenbaum with a certificate of appreciation for his leadership. Highlights of the Strategic Plan will be discussed at the Annual ISTA meeting and posted when finalized.
Following the very productive board meeting, President Jill Carter and President Elect Gwen Pollock delegated Executive Director Harry Hendrickson to get the wheels turning.
Standing Committees
The ISTA Strategic Plan provides guidance and direction for the work of the Standing Committees and any Ad Hoc Committees that may be established. The following committee work descriptions connect the responsibilities of the committee to the various Action Plans of the ISTA Strategic Plan.
Archives
The Archives Committee shall be responsible for the collection and preservation of the records of the Association and other items of historical interest.
- Members
- Past President—Jill Carter
- Treasurer—Bob Carter
- Executive Director—Harry Hendrickson
Awards
The Awards Committee shall be responsible for the selection and nomination of individuals to honored and recognized by the Association. The work of this committee includes the implementation of Action Plan—2A.
- Members
- Tara McDonald
- Troy Simpson
- Jill Bucher
- Sher Rockway
Conference
The Conference Committee shall develop a conference theme, plan and secure speakers, presentations, and workshops. The conference chair's duties shall include, but not be limited to, confirmation of site, registration, exhibits, pre-convention mailings, and oversite of the whole program. The work of this committee includes the implementation of Action Plan—1A.
- Members
- Tracy Trimpe
- Sherry Spurlock
- Kristi VanHoveln
- Past President—Jill Carter
- Treasurer—Bob Carter
- Kendra Carroll
- Pat Schlinder
- Executive Director—Harry Hendrickson
- Program — Past President—Jill Carter
- Special events — Julie Gianessi
- Promotions — Karen Zuckerman, Carol Johnson
- Logistics — Excecutive Director—Harry Hendrickson
- Registration —
- Photography — Kristi Van Hoveln
- Vendors — Excecutive Director—Harry Hendrickson
- Volunteers — Sherry Spurlock
Finance
The Finance Committee shall propose a budget to the Board of Directors for adoption each fiscal year.
- Members
- Vice President—Julie Gaubatz
- Treasurer—Bob Carter
- Executive Director—Harry Hendrickson
Membership
The Membership Committee shall promote membership in the Association and analyze membership trends annually. The work of this committee will include implementation of Action Plan—6A.
- Members
- Kendra Carroll
- John Giffin
- John Clark
- Tim Brinker
- Floyd Rogers
- Coleen Martin
- Pat Schlinder
Nominations and Elections
The Nominations and Elections Committee shall secure candidates and prepare a suggested slate for evaluation by the Board of Directors and conduct the elections.
- Members
- Past President—Jill Carter
- Margie Corp
- Amy Sandgren
- Bob Wolffe
- Kendra Carroll
- Kathleen Roper
- John Clark
- Christian Greer
Public Relations
The Public Relations Committee shall promote the goals and image of the Association. This work includes the implementation of Action Plan—6B.
- Members
- ALL DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
Professional Development/Building a Presence
This committee will collect and disseminate information on professional improvement opportunities via the Building a Presence Network, addressing Action Plan 1C, 3 A & B, 7A
- Members
- Mary Lou Lipscomb
Publications Committee
The Publications Committee will work to implement Action Plan—1B, Action Plan—2B, Action Plan—4A, Action Plan—4B, Action Plan—5A, Action Plan—5B, and Strategies 1, 2, and 3, under Action Plan—6B.
- Members
- Judith A. Scheppler
Ad Hoc Committees
Agency Partnerships
- Members
- Amy Sandgren
By-laws and operating policies
- Members
- Margie Corp
E-communication
- Members
- President-Elect—Carol Baker
- Tom Foster
- Pam Leiter
Elementary Math & Science Specialist Endorsement
- Members
- President—Gwen Pollock
- Karen Holly (ICTM President)
- Kelly McConaughey
IL Building a Presence Transition
- Members
- Mary Lou Lipscomb
- Tim McCollum
Informal Leaders Partnerships
- Members
- Christian Greer
- Sheila Rawlings
Marketing
- Members
- Lynne Hubert
New Teacher Development Initiative
- Members
- Troy Simpson
- Bob Wolffe
- Ken King
- Past President—Jill Carter
- Steph Marlette
Pre-engineering Teaching Standards & Indicators
- Members
- President—Gwen Pollock
- Marvin Orr
- Chris Merrill (ISU)
- Mansour Tahernazhadi (NIU)
- Pat Grenda (UIUC)
Publications transition
- Members
- Judy Scheppler
- Betty Trummell