Governance

Our dedicated Board of Directors provide oversight and help us:

  • Formulate key policies and strategic goals

  • Evaluate and manage risk

  • Review annual budgets, financials and evaluating operations

  • Encourage identifications, 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

  • Stephen Civitelli

  • Lucinda Colee

  • Rabecka Collins

  • Carol Court

  • Andy Dance

  • Jessica Duncan

  • Sandra Emery

  • John Endara

  • Roosevelt Harris

  • Kassandra Helland

  • Bev Johnson

  • Donald O’Brien

  • Jennifer Overley

  • Pat Patterson

  • Kristen Perry

  • Chuck Puckett

  • Jeff Reaves

  • Dmitriy Shevchenko

  • Paul Schandel

  • Tanya Stanton

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 Division 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 Coalition, 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.

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. Additional members are comprised of public and private sector representatives.

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) 317-3350 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.