Roles and Responsibilities of Policy Board Members and Directors
It is important to remember that all Centers have their own unique beginnings and characteristics; therefore, not all Centers operate in exactly the same fashion. These guidelines are intended only to give some direction to the operation of Teacher Resource and Computer Training Centers in New York State and to maintain the spirit of the Teacher Center legislation while safeguarding the uniqueness of all Teacher Centers.
Develops and adopts a mission statement for the Center
Develops and adopt a constitution and bylaws for Center operation
Develops and adopt policies for the operation of the Center
Develops working arrangements with the LEA, such as site, fiscal arrangement, etc.
Develops guidelines for Center operations, such as hours, vacations, etc.
Develops guidelines for Center activities
Conducts Policy Board business and meetings according to the constitution and bylaws
Teacher Center Directors
The role of the Teacher Center director, though not prescribed by law, is a critical one that is continually emerging as Centers enter new phases. The Center director is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Center, as defined by the Policy Board. Although there are some parallels with other organizations, the roles of directors of Teacher Resource and Computer Training Centers are sufficiently unique to require some direction.
2025-2026 Erie-Catt Teacher Center Policy Board Meeting Dates
October 1st, 2025 4 pm - 6 pm
November 5th, 2025 8 am - 3 pm
December 10th, 2025 4 pm - 6 pm
February 11th, 2026 12 pm - 3 pm
March 25th, 2026 4 pm - 6 pm
April 29th, 2026 12 pm - 3 pm
May 14th, 2026 12 pm - 3 pm