They usually schedule two in the Fall and two in the Spring. The Executive Committee meets as needed to carry on the business of the group, including negotiations with the Superintendent during the district's budget process, attending school board meetings, providing support at budget hearings, etc. A representative from each school or level can be very helpful. These people attend PTA, School Board, and other meetings and work closely with parents of that building. A building level representative would also help to keep the list of gifted students current.
Concerns vary greatly between the elementary, middle, and high school levels.
It is important to keep in touch with all levels in order to insure a comprehensive gifted program. Some Affiliates who have a president, past president, and president-elect find that this helps because the three presidents share the responsibilities. Be sure that those who chair various committees are both motivators and workers. Chairs of standing committees should serve as members of the Executive Board Give each member of the Executive Committee a binder with information relating to their position in your Affiliate. The Executive Committee member should be responsible for keeping the binder up to date, and giving it to the person who succeeds them on the Executive Committee.