Governance
Our dedicated Board of Directors provide oversight and help us by:
- Formulating key policies and strategic goals
- Helping evaluate and manage risk
- Reviewing annual budgets, financials and evaluating operations
- Encouraging identification, forecasting and planning for both financial and program supports
Board members are volunteers and are not compensated for service.
Meet the Board
Sharlene Barhoo
John Birney
Shane Carter, DC
Stephen Civitelli
Rabecka Collins
Carol Court
Andy Dance
Jessica Duncan
Sandra Emery
John Endara
Roosevelt Harris
Kassandra Helland
Bev Johnson
Troy Kent
Donald O’Brien
Jennifer Overley
Pat Patterson
Kristen Perry
Charles Puckett
Dmitriy Shevchenko
Paul Schandel
Tanya Stanton
Valerie Uy
Standing Committees
Executive Committee
This committee reviews overall strategies and operations of the Coalition, making decisions on behalf of the Board when needed and acting as the overall leadership for the Coalition.
The Executive Committee meets on the 3rd Monday at noon of August, October, December, January, March, May, and June.
Quality Committee
This committee provides oversight on program quality of early learning opportunities, including the measurement of current quality, activities to improve quality, and review of Office of Early Learning initiatives for Voluntary Prekindergarten and School Readiness early learning programs. The Quality Committee also collaborates with child care providers to help educate parents on the importance of skill building.
This committee meets at 9 AM on the second Thursday in January, March, May, June, August, and October.
Finance Committee
This committee provides financial oversight for the organization, including budgeting and financial planning, contract compliance, financial reporting and the creation and monitoring of internal controls and accountability policies.
The Finance Committee meets in January, April, July, and October.
Special Committees
Review Hearing Committee
This committee meets to review disputes made by providers against action taken by the Coalition pursuant to the terms of the Statewide School Readiness and VPK Provider Contracts.
Family Engagement Committee
The Family Engagement Committee works to strengthen families, giving them a platform to be heard. This committee also fosters educational interactions and quality of child care within our community.
Community Engagement Committee
This committee advises on and assists in reaching community members to build relationships and increase marketing efforts.
Bylaws Committee
Offers advice and modifies corporate by-laws and Articles of Incorporation.
Legislative Committee
This committee advises on appropriate responses to possible legislative and regulatory developments affecting Florida’s early learning environment.
Fundraising Committee
This committee assists ELCFV staff in fundraising efforts, including planning and implementing fundraising events.
Operations Committee
The Operations Committee recommends effective and efficient changes to operational functions support quality and programmatic activities in manners.
Join the Board
The makeup of the Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia Counties, Inc. Board is identified by Florida State Legislation. The board is made up of 15-30 members with representation from both Flagler and Volusia Counties. The Governor of the State of Florida appoints the Chair and two other board members. To apply for a governor-appointed position, please apply online at http://www.flgov.com/appointments. Additional members are comprised of public and private sector representatives.
Governor-appointed Board Opening
Board meetings take place:
- Six (6) times per year on the 4th Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. in January, March, May, June, August, and October
- Locations vary (check schedule)
- Open to public participation (encouraged)
- Board Members are required to:
- Attend regular meetings
- Participate in committees
- Develop core knowledge of and keep current on trends in early childhood development, School Readiness (SR) and Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK)
If you are interested in becoming a board member or would like more information, please contact DJ Lebo, Chief Executive Officer at (386) 323-2400 ext. 3350 or djlebo@elcfv.org
Policies
Sunshine Law
Early Learning Coalitions follow The Florida Government in the Sunshine Law, which prohibits discussion outside a duly noticed meeting between any two or more Board members about any topics that may come before the Board. Communications made or received by Board or staff members are considered public records that must be retained and made available upon request.