Additional Resolution Info

Definition of a Resolution: A resolution is the process by which any OSEA member may advocate to modify, change, or create the following by delegate action at the associations' Annual Conference.

1. State Association Constitution and By-Laws

2. State Board Policy

3. Organizational Positions

4. State Association Standing Rules

5. State Association Political/Retirement Issues

Role of the Resolutions/Constitution Committee: The Resolutions/Constitution Committee studies the resolutions and advises the Conference delegates as to the affect the resolution would have on the Constitution. The Resolutions/Constitution Committee is responsible for receiving and editing all resolutions and causing pro and con arguments on each resolution to be printed in the Journal.

Submitting Resolutions: Chapters, individual members, Board of Directors, or committees of the Association may submit resolutions. Pursuant to Article XII, Section 1, of the OSEA Constitution, the Executive Director must receive amendments (resolutions) to the constitution by February 1. Therefore, proposed resolutions not affecting the Constitution may be submitted from the Conference floor. The Resolutions/Constitution Committee strongly recommends that the Executive Director receive all resolutions by February 1. Resolutions are to be mailed to: OSEA Resolutions/Constitution Committee, 4735 Liberty Rd S, Salem OR 97302.

Resolution Format: The Resolutions/Constitution Committee recommends that when submitting a resolution you utilize the following format or the form provided.

1. State the problem being addressed by the resolution (a resolution should address only one problem). This section is headed with either “Because” or “Whereas.”

2. State the proposed solutions to the problem. This section can be headed “We propose” or “Be it resolved.” The resolution may suggest more than one solution.

Here is an example of a resolution written according to this outline:

BECAUSE Contracting out does serious harm to public/private employees; and

WHEREAS No one else does our jobs better than we do; therefore be it

RESOLVED That we propose that school districts not contract out classified employees’ jobs, and that all school boards be sent copies of this resolution.

Contact the Resolutions/Constitution Committee at 1-800-252-6732 for any assistance in submitting a resolution.

Need Help?
Unsure how to word your resolution or would like some additional information, contact the OSEA Resolution/ Constitution Committee at 1-800-252-OSEA.

Resolutions Due
All resolution submission forms must be turned into the Salem Office by February 1 in order to be ready for Conference.

Resolutions Committee
Interested in volunteering for the OSEA State Resolutions Committee, contact Executive Secretary Chris McNally at 1-800-252-OSEA, ext. 3110 or e-mail her at chris@osea.org.