Apologies: Lucy Paterson, Sarah Mosley, Vicky Watts, Laura Hailstone, James Faraday, Fiona Warriner

2. Membership Types: Changes to membership categories were discussed. It wasagreed that instead of full membership, which has previously only been open to SLTs,there would be 'Professional' membership open to SLTs, teachers, educational psychologists costing £12 per year. Associate membership would then apply to SLT assistants, classroom assistants, nursery nurses, EYPs etc costing £4.

 Membership numbers: Membership numbers have been changed so that all numbers now end in the year of membership (e.g. 12307). This should prevent confusion to who is a current NESTA member.

3. Course Costings: The new method of costing courses was discussed and agreed.
Main changes include incorporating an admin fee, basing course fees on the mid
range number of potential participants and having a minimum course cost set at £40
per person. The new costing sheet will be put on the website. This method of costing
will be reviewed at the next AGM.

4.  Committee roles: It was agreed that committee members can get a free place on
their choice of course every 2 years and would be under no pressure to run a course
themselves. It was agreed that committee members should only stand for a maximum
of 3 years for the treasurer role and a maximum of 2 years for any other committee
roles.

 5. Constitution: Would need to be reworded to reflect the above changes. This will
be circulated separately and also be put on the website.

7. Treasurer's Report: This report will be sent separately. The final balance is
much healthier this year than at the same point last year. Reps are urged to claim
mileage if travelling to meetings and are unable to claim mileage elsewhere. Current
memberships are lower than last year at 173. Reps have had comments from
colleagues that they are not keen to join as training budgets are so tight they are
unable to access training.

8. Elections: The following committee members were elected/re-elected:

Chair: Jill Curry stood down. Many thanks to her for all her hard work and commitment to NESTA over many years as Chair and Vice Chair and a very active rep. Nicola Head has taken on the role.

Vice Chair: Nicola Head moved to the role of Chair. Kate Laws has taken on the role.

Secretary: Gillian McCreesh

Vice Secretary: Fiona Warriner has resumed the role.

Treasurer: Margaret Bhudoye stood down. Many thanks to Margaret who is our longest serving rep and committee member and has single-handedly transformed NESTA's accounts. Her hard work and commitment has been unfailing over many years. No-one stood for the role.

Vice Treasurer: Fiona Menger has taken on the role.

6. AOB: It was agreed NESTA could not function without a treasurer so all memberships and courses have been put on hold. An extraordinary meeting has been set to hopefully find someone to take on this role and discuss options to make this role easier. It was agreed that if no-one is found then NESTA will have to fold. Reps are asked to consider taking this role or asking in departments to see if a non-rep would like to come forward. All options will be considered including paying someone to do the accounts. All reps are urged to attend with ideas of how to resolve the situation.

EXTRAORDINARY MEETING

ALL REPS/MEMBERS URGED TO ATTEND:

Monday 25^th June 07

3.30pm

Sunderland Fire Station

Directions to the Fire Station will be circulated as soon as the venue has been confirmed.