ACTE Resolutions Committee Meeting Minutes
November 19, 2015
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 by Alisha Hyslop, filling in for chair Clayton Spencer, who was unable to attend.
Members in attendance:
Polly Mingyar, Region I
Brian Law, Region II
Leslie Bleskachek, Region III
David Hughes, Administration
Kay Orrell, Business
Luke Steinke, Engineering & Technology
Felicia Williams, FACS
Steve Beutler, Guidance & Career Dev.
Brandi Hayes, New and Related Services
Mike Short, T & I
John Noel, Board Liaison
Dave Keaton, Board Liaison
- Introductions
- Members were asked to review their contact information on the roster and write any corrections on the master copy.
- Approval of minutes
- Motion to approve last year’s minutes was made by Polly Mingyar, seconded by Brian Law. Minutes were approved as written, with minor technical corrections.
- Review of current resolutions guidelines and any new resolutions.
- Alisha Hyslop reviewed the past few years’ history and explained the current resolutions process. No resolutions were submitted by the June deadline or within the emergency deadline, so there were no resolutions to be approved.
- Alisha Hyslop reported that Region V had considered submitting resolutions, but since it was after the deadline and they only had the option to submit under the emergency deadline, they decided to hold for next year. Alisha Hyslop asked if anyone thought their region or divisions had any plans or questions regarding resolutions. Dave Keaton explained that for Region I that things have been going in a positive direction and no communication was a good thing.
- Alisha Hyslop explained that the call for resolutions is publicized in Techniques magazine in April/May. Steve Beutler asked how members would know about the call for resolutions. Alisha Hyslop explained that other than Techniques, the call for resolutions is usually announced through Regions and Divisions. It has been previously discussed as to how to make the resolutions process clearer to encourage participation. David Hughes asked if resolutions from past conferences are archived. Alisha Hyslop explained that resolutions are archived on the ACTE website. She said the easiest way to find them is to do a search on the webpage.
- Committee business
- Review of suggested changes to submission form/guidelines
- Alisha Hyslop reviewed the new online submission forms. The link to the document had been sent out to committee members earlier in the day. Hard copies were also provided for review. The resolutions submission form will be linked from a page with more details about submitting resolutions. Dave Keaton suggested that the instructions be repeated at the top of the document for ease, as well as a link from the resolutions submission form.
- Resolution submissions will be set up to go first to a staff member. Steve Beutler suggested sending submissions to all committee members as a Google share link or through other means, in order to give all committee members the opportunity to view prior to meeting or conference call to discuss.
- Luke Steinke motioned to approve the online submission form with changes discussed. Steve Beutler seconded and the motion was approved.
- Selection of 2016 Chair
- Dave Keaton moved and Steve Beutler seconded the motion to nominate Polly Mingyar to serve as Chair for 2016. There were no other nominations and the motion was approved.
- Recognition of retiring committee members
- Alisha Hyslop recognized retiring committee members with certificates, including Kevin Arnold, Clayton Spencer, Yolanda Bell, and Polly Mingyar; although Polly will be staying on to serve as chair.
A motion to adjourn was presented by Brian Law and seconded by Polly Mingyar. Meeting adjourned at 5:57 pm.
Submitted by Brandi Hayes