The Baltimore Teachers Union wants you to be involved in all facets of the work of the Union. You have the opportunity to do this by joining at least one the 19 BTU Committees that have been established to help us to be a more successful Union.
Each Committee is led by a representative from both the Teacher and PSRP Chapters, as well as a member of the BTU staff. All Committees meet at the BTU (5800 Metro Drive, 21215) unless another location is stated. If you are interested in joining a committee, please email the committee’s email address.
Click here to download the list of Committees
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Committee |
Description |
Meeting Dates |
Committee |
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Safety Committee |
This committee addresses and responds to conditions that affect the physical safety of BCPSS worksites; develop and implement short-term and long-range plans to eliminate violent and disruptive behavior in the BCPSS; involve segments of the community so every child has the opportunity to learn in a safe environment. |
Every 4th Tuesday at 4:30pm Sep 24, Oct 22, Nov 26, Dec 17, Jan 28, Feb 25, Mar 24, Apr 21, |
Teacher Chair
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COPE (Committee on Public Education) |
Promotes COPE, reviews voting records, recommends political endorsements, runs voter registration, education, and the get-out-the vote drives (meets with Legislative Committee). |
Every 3rd Wednesday at 5pm Oct 16, Nov 20 Dec 18, Jan 15 Feb 19, Mar 18 Apr 15, May 20 Jun 17 |
Teacher Chairs Caroline Schmidt George Hendricks |
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Legislative Committee |
Inform members about legislation in Maryland General Assembly that impacts education and educators (meets with COPE). |
Every 3rd Wednesday at 5pm Dec 18, Jan 15 Feb 19, Mar 18 Apr 15, May 20 Jun 17 |
Teacher Chairs |
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Organizing Committee |
Works with BRs and field representatives on school based and district wide educational issues. |
Every 2nd Wednesday at 5:15pm Sep 17, Oct 9 Nov 13, Dec 11 Jan 8, Feb 12 Mar 11, Apr 8 May 13, Jun 10 |
Teacher Chairs
PSRP Chair BTU Staff |
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Special Education Committee |
Discusses special education issues and develops policy for the BTU and in the area of special education, the Consent Decree, inclusion, and other issues. |
Every 2nd Thursday at 4:30pm Oct 10, Nov 14 Dec 12, Jan 9 Feb 13, Mar 12 Apr 2, May 14 Jun 11 |
Teacher Chair Tangie Smith PSRP Chair BTU Staff |
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Civil, Human and Women’s Rights Committee |
Identifies and supports issues and events relating to civil, human, and women’s rights. |
Every 3rd Monday at 4:30pm Nov 18, Dec 16 Jan 21, Feb 18 Mar 16, Apr 20 May 18 |
Teacher Chairs PSRP Chairs BTU Staff |
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New Teacher Steering Committee |
This action group works to identify and concerns of new teachers and implement organizing solutions to those concerns. |
Every 1st Saturday at 11:00am |
Teacher Chairs BTU Staff Cindy Sjoquist |
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Educational Issues Committee |
Works to discuss and disseminate research relevant to classroom practitioners. It offers opportunities for members to publicize Best practices and reform issues. |
Every 3rd Thursdays at 4:30pm Oct 17, Nov 21 Dec 19, Jan 16 Feb 20, Mar 19 Apr 16, May 21 Jun 18 |
Teacher Chair PSRP Chair
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Public Outreach/ Community Relations |
This committee will plan and implement community outreach projects and act as a liaison between the union and student, parent and community groups with the goal of supporting grassroots organizing work in Baltimore City. |
Every 1st Tuesday at 5:00pm Oct 1, Nov 5 Dec 3, Jan 7 Feb 4, Mar 3 Apr 7, May 5 Jun 2 |
Teacher Chair PSRP Chair |
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International Committee |
Meet with BCPSS officials periodically to keep union informed on progress made to renew visas of international teachers. Also assist international teachers with problems on the job and in the community. |
Every1st Thursday at 4:30pm Oct 3, Nov 7 Dec 5, Jan 2 Feb 6, Mar 5 Apr 2, May 7 Jun 4 |
Teacher Chairs
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Clerical Committee |
Discuss issues and concerns of clericals, and identify solutions to organize around. |
Every 3rd Wednesday at 5:15pm Sep 18, Oct 16, Nov 20, Dec 18Jan 15, Feb 19, Mar 18, Apr 15, May 20, Jun 17 |
PSRP Chairs |
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Charter School Committee |
Address issues impacting charter schools and monitor proposed charter school legislation. |
Every 3rd Thursday at 5:00pm Sep 19, Oct 17 Nov 21, Dec 19 Mar 19, Apr 16, |
Teacher Chairs |
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SRP |
Address concerns and problems confronting SRPs and construct workshops and seminars to enable PSRPs to be more effective. |
Every 1st Wednesday at 4:30pm Jan 1, Feb 5, Mar 4, Apr 1 May 6, Jun 3 |
PSRP Chairs
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Teacher Negotiations Committee |
This committee designs and implements the strategy, research and organizing necessary to maximize the power of collective bargaining. (For Teachers) |
Every 1st Wednesdays at 4:30pm Oct 2, Nov 6 Dec 4, Jan 1 Feb 5, Mar 4 Apr 1, May 6 Jun 3 |
Teacher Chairs Angela Campbell |
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Publications |
This committee coordinates and liases with the other committees to promote union activities and increase member engagement. |
Every 3rd Monday at 4:30pm Sep 23, Oct 21 Nov 18, Dec 16 Jan 21, Feb 18 Mar 16, Apr 20 May 18 |
Teacher Chair BTU Staff |
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Benefits |
This committee conducts research on member concerns related to benefits, and proposes solutions pursued through collective bargaining. |
Every 2nd Wednesday at 4:15pm Nov 13Dec 11, Jan 8, Feb 12 Mar 11, Apr 8, May 13, Jun 10 |
Teacher Chair |
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Fundraising Committee |
Plans and coordinates fundraising efforts for the union. |
Every 3rd Thursday at Oct 17, Nov 21, Dec 19, Jan 16 Feb 20, Mar 19, Apr 16, May 21 Jun 18 |
Teacher Chairs
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Special Events Committee |
This committee plans the Holiday Party, Casino Night, Spring Break Cruise, and other special events. |
Every 1st Thursday at 6:30pm |
Teacher Chair
Sandra Davis |