The department chairs are elected volunteers from each discipline. Responsibilities include:

• Lead the committee meetings.
• Primary manager and organizer of committee events.
• Ensure the agenda and minutes are copied to the VAPA office.

Committee Members

• All Teachers of that discipline throughout the district
• One District/Staff Representative (VAPA personnel)
  • Visual Art
  • Digital Media
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Music

Agenda & Minutes

• Taking the Agenda/Minutes and having them typed/prepared is the responsibility of the committee chair. This is not a function of the VAPA staff representative.
• Agendas are to be submitted to the VAPA office for approval and distribution one week prior to the meeting.
• Minutes are to be submitted to the VAPA office for approval and distribution within one week after each meeting.

Attendance

Attending the committee meeting is mandatory for teachers. A stipend is available to teacher because of this mandate.