Committees
Curriculum Committee
Chair: Melissa Corey, Robidoux Middle School, St. Joseph School District
Chair: Jenna Kammer, University of Central Missouri
Curriculum Committee description coming soon.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Chair: Kirsten Shaw, Martin Warren Elementary, Warrensburg School District
Chair: Gabrielle Weston, Francis Howell School District
Diversity Committee description coming soon.
Finance
Chair: Tamie Williams, Neosho School District
Chair: Matt King, Discovery Elementary, Orchard Farm School District
The Finance Committee shall have responsibility of preparing the annual budget for presentation to the Association in consultation with the First Vice-President/President Elect, general oversight of financial operations, and any other duties relating to financial and budgetary matters established in the Policies and Procedures of the Committee.
Governance
Chair: Julie Jamieson, Fort Zumwalt Schools
The Governance Committee shall have responsibility for reviewing the governing documents, making recommendations for amendments and revisions, updating the Policies and Procedures, and any other duties relating to Association governance established in the Policies and Procedures of the Committee.
Legislative/Advocacy
Chair: Robyn Howell, Macon County R-1 Schools
The Committee shall have the responsibility for development and oversight of the legislative platform and any duties or responsibilities related to legislative advocacy established in the Policies and Procedures of the Committee. View the Advocacy Committee Handbook here.
Nominations
Chair: Melissa Corey, Robidoux Middle School, St. Joseph School District
The Nominations Committee shall have responsibility for the nomination of elected officers and any other duties established in the Policies and Procedures of the Committee.
Professional Education
Chair: Hope Hunter, St. James R1 Schools
Chair: Jenn Baldwin, East Newton High School, East Newton R-VI School District
The Professional Education Committee shall have responsibility for the development and oversight of professional education programs and any other duties established in the Policies and Procedures of the Committee. The AASL Affiliate Assembly Delegate, who serves as Co-Chair of the Professional Education Committee, shall assist with all materials related to Intellectual Freedom and challenged materials. The Second Vice-President, who serves as an Ex-Officio member of the Committee, shall have responsibility for the Fall Seminar.
- Intellectual Freedom Committee
Chair: Hope Hunter, St. James R1 Schools
The Intellectual Freedom Committee (IFC) recommends such steps as may be necessary to safeguard the rights of library users, libraries, and librarians, in accordance with the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and the Library Bill of Rights as adopted by the ALA Council. The IFC works closely with the Office of Intellectual Freedom and with other units and officers of the Association in matters touching intellectual freedom and censorship.
- Fall Professional Development Day Committee
Chair: Jenn Baldwin, East Newton High School, East Newton R-VI School District
The Fall Professional Development Day Committee shall have the responsibility of planning and implementing the logistical, procedural and informational aspects of the Fall Professional Development Day program, and any other duties relating to the Fall Professional Development Day.
Public Relations
Chair: Ericka Harris, Clayton Schools
The Public Relations Committee shall have responsibility for the public relations and publicity program, and any other duties relating to public relations and publicity established in the Policies and Procedures of the Committee.
Membership/New Members
Chair: Marlana Howerton, Laclede County R-1 Schools
The New Members Committee shall have responsibility for educating new members on the association’s policy and procedure. In addition, the committee will be responsible for membership recruitment and retention, and any other duties relating to association membership.
Readers Awards
- Gateway Readers Award
Chair: Lorin Blackburn Theirfelder, Sedalia 200 School District
The Gateway Readers Award Committee shall have responsibility for the coordination and administration of the Gateway Readers Award, and any other duties relating to the award established in the Policies and Procedures of the Committee.
- Mark Twain Readers
Chair: Erin McCurdy, St. Joseph School District
The Mark Twain Readers Committee shall have responsibility for the coordination and administration of the Mark Twain Readers Award and any other duties relating to the award established in the Policies and Procedures of the Committee.
- Show Me Readers
Chair: Savannah Essary, Cassville School District
The Show Me Readers Committee shall have responsibility for the coordination and administration of the Show Me Readers Award, and any other duties relating to the award established in the Policies and Procedures of the Committee.
- Truman Readers Award
Chair: Ericka Alten, Columbia School District
The Truman Readers Award Committee shall have responsibility for the coordination and administration of the Truman Readers Award, and any other duties relating to the award established in the Policies and Procedures of the Committee.
- Dogwood Readers Award
Chair: Amber Hulstine, Webb City R-VII School District
The Dogwood Readers Award Committee shall have responsibility for the coordination and administration of the Dogwood Readers Award, and any other duties relating to the award established in the Policies and Procedures of the Committee.
- Denny O’Neil Readers Award Committee
Chair: Jenni George, Fort Zumwalt School District
The Denny O’Neil Readers Award Committee … (coming soon).
Click here to view the Readers Awards Committee Handbook.
Scholarships, Grants and Recognitions
Chair: Dawn Moore, Camdenton School District
The Scholarships, Grants and Recognition Committee shall have responsibility for administering the Association’s program of Awards, Grants and Recognitions as established in the Policies and Procedures of the Committee – SGR Policies and Procedures.
Spring Conference
Chair: Kirsten Shaw, Warrensburg Schools & Kelley Powers, Mehlville School District
The Spring Conference Committee shall have responsibility for planning and overseeing the Annual Spring Conference and any other duties established in the Policies and Procedures of the Committee. View the Spring Conference Committee Handbook.