Committees

New York Schools Data Analysis Technical Assistance Group (DATAG)

Committee Profiles
Approved 11.11.11
 

DATAG Committees

Committee members are drawn from the Board of Directors and the regular membership.

The function of each committee is determined by tasks the Board of Directors sets for it.

Approval of assignments to DATAG committees is through a majority vote of Board of Directors

members in attendance at a Board of Directors meeting.
 
Program Committee

Chair: Dave Peelle (dave.peelle@rcsdk12.org)

Associate Program Chair: Emma Klimek (eklimek33@gmail.com)

Guides development of service delivery mechanisms; may include evaluation of the services.

§ To plan the quarterly conferences and other educational events

§ To oversee new program development

§ To monitor and assess existing programs

§ To initiate and guide program evaluations

§ To facilitate discussions about program priorities

 

 

Summer Conference Committee

Chair: Brian Preston (bpreston@lhric.org)

§ To plan the Summer Conference

§ To monitor and assess Summer Conference programs

§ To facilitate discussions about program priorities

 

  

Finance Committee

Treasurer/Chair: Andy Setzer  (aksetzer@optonline.net)   

§ To review budgets initially prepared by staff, to help develop appropriate procedures for budget preparations (such as meaningful involvement by program directors), and on a consistency between the budget and the organization's plans

§ To report to the board any financial irregularities, concerns, opportunities

§ To recommend financial guidelines to the board (such as to establish a reserve fund or to obtain a line of credit for a specified amount)

§ To work with staff to design financial reports and ensure that reports are accurate and timely

§ To oversee short and long-term investments, unless there is a separate investments committee

§ To recommend selection of the auditor and work with the auditor

§ To advise the executive director and other appropriate staff on financial priorities and information systems, depending on committee member expertise.

 

 

Nominating Committee

Chair: Shannon Mattice (shannon.mattice@hotmail.com)

§ Prepares priorities for board composition in terms of needs, skills, relationships, etc.

§ Meets with prospective board members and recommends candidates to the board

§ Recommends a slate of officers to the board

§ Conducts orientation sessions for new board members

§ Suggests new, non-board individuals for committee membership

§ Nominates replacements for Board members who resign or otherwise leave during their term

§ Nominates representatives to outside organizations

 

 

Organizational Development Committee Responsibilities

Chair: Randy Simmons (ginran@optonline.net)

§ Review constitution and bylaws as needed or requested

§ Present suggested bylaw amendments to the Board

§ Present draft constitutional amendments to the Board for revision and presentation to the membership

§ Research procedural questions as necessary

§ Coordinate the development and organization of policies and procedures

 

Member Services and Outreach Committee Responsibilities

Chair: Rose Baum (rbaum@mail.nasboces.org)

§ Membership renewal and retention

§ New member outreach and recruitment

§ Membership directory

§ To promote and achieve awareness of membership benefits

§ Develop and maintain informational material which describes the benefits of membership

§ Develop and implement strategies to identify members talents and interest to promote networking

§ Develop and implement strategies for welcoming new members

§ Develop and implement strategies for integrating members into the work of the organization

§ Prepare an appropriate honor to members deserving recognition for years of service or other criteria, as determined

 

 

 

Tech Support Committee Responsibilities

Chair:?

§ To provide conference presenters with presentation equipment and support

§ To maintain and update the DATAG web page

§ To maintain the DATAG Board and DATAG general listservs

§ To investigate and propose initiatives for new uses of technology to improve DATAG’s operations and communications