Committees

According to the CASC Bylaws, there are three standing committees: a Nominations and Elections committee, an Ethics committee, and a Bylaws committee.


In addition, CASC has numerous other committees to assist in the work necessary to keep the association and school counseling profession at the forefront of education in California. These committees include:


  • Outreach and Engagement
  • Government Relations
  • Social Justice and Anti-Racism
  • Emeriti
  • Technology
  • Awards and Recognition


The formal application process to join a committee begins every April. If you are interested in volunteering on one of these committees, please complete the application when it becomes available.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT EACH OF OUR COMMITTEES IS COMING SOON! This will include contact information for committee chairs, general summary of the committee work, and how to get involved!

Emeriti Committee

The CASC Emeriti Committee was formed in 2016 The committee is comprised of individuals who have contributed to the field of school counseling including past leaders in CASC. The committee meets a minimum of once a year at the CASC office. That meeting is designed to maintain bonds built over the years of advocacy efforts. It is also designed to keep committee members up to date on the latest developments in the field of school counseling and to discuss ways to continue to contribute to the profession.


Currently this committee oversee the graduate student scholarships. Additionally, they have explored other opportunities to support the CASC mission and goals such as mentoring current school counselors and collaborating with CASC Emerging Leaders Program. To be considered for this committee:

  • individuals must be a current member of CASC;
  • worked in the field of school counseling for a minimum of 15 years;
  • made significant contributions to the field of school counseling -- including serving in a national, state or local leadership position on behalf of the school counseling profession;
  • and/or have made significant scholarly contributions to the field of school counseling.


If you are interested in joining the Emeriti Committee at CASC, please submit any questions to Kathy Pelzer at kathy.pelzer@schoolcounselor-ca.org or call (909) 815-5222.

Thank you for considering being a part of the CASC Emeriti Committee!

Outreach & Engagement

The Outreach & Engagement Committee encompasses four subcommittees:

  1. Publications (CASC Connection & Regional Newsletter);
  2. Social Media (creation of posts and publishing on a regular basis);
  3. Networking (currently virtual socials and building relationships at district/county/regional levels); and
  4. Professional Development (excluding annual conferences).


The committee works closely with the Executive Director and all other CASC committees to ensure members and all California school counselors have information and access to CASC and school counselor initiatives. This committee is centered on engaging and connecting school counselors through socials and professional opportunities in all regions of California. This committee is seeking volunteers from all regions of the state to support the connection initiative!


Social Justice, Equity, and Anti-Racism

The Social Justice, Equity and Anti-Racism Committee makes recommendations to the CASC Board of Directors and works at having an Association that is balanced, all-inclusive, equity-minded, and anti-racist, with an overall goal of addressing the needs of California’s diverse student population. The committee is composed of diverse representatives of CASC.

Membership Goals
Increase diversity in CASC's membership and leadership by making recommendations on recruitment, retention, and outreach efforts.

Communication Goals
Increase all members’ awareness of racism, equity and diversity issues that impact historically underserved educators and students.

Professional Learning Goals
Provide recommendations on relevant professional learning and resources for CASC's leaders and members that focuses on building capacity in anti-racist, socially just, and equal ways.

Nominations and Election

The CASC Board of Directors is comprised of eleven (11) members of the California Association of School Counselors. These individuals have been voted in by a ballot of their peers in elections that happen biannually - five (5) individuals chosen in one election and six (6) chosen in another two years later. Each board member serves a four year term who are dedicated school counselor-advocates and who are focused on creating conditions so California School Counselors can practice with the highest level of effectiveness using an equity lens. CASC plays a vital role in promoting the profession of school counseling to all our stakeholders on a state, regional and national level. It is through the dedication of the members of the CASC Board that we ensure school counselors remain leaders in the field of education. 

The Association is required per its bylaws to have a Nominations and Elections committee who "follow guidelines for selecting candidates for election to the Association’s Board of Directors in accordance with Article V, Sections 4 and 5 of the bylaws". The leadership of the Association is critical to its success and those who serve on the Nominations and Elections committee are just as essential.
 

Please take a look at the video below to familiarize yourself with the duties and benefits of serving on the committee and the Board.