ELCFV

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

Carol Court

Andy Dance

Jessica Duncan

Sandra Emery

John Endara

Kassandra Helland

Bev Johnson

Janine Killmer

Donald O’Brien

Jennifer Overley

Pat Patterson

Piroska Pazaurek

Charles Puckett

Dmitriy Shevchenko

Robert Snyder

Paul Schandel

Roger Thayer, MD

Catherine Twyman

Valerie Uy

Standing Committees

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.
 

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

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. 

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.

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. 

This committee advises on appropriate responses to possible legislative and regulatory developments affecting Florida’s early learning environment. 

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. 

Upcoming Meetings

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Riverfront Esplanade KidsFest Summer Kickoff Party 10:00 am
Riverfront Esplanade KidsFest Summer Kickoff Party
Jun 3 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
The party starts at 355 N Beach St and includes Manatee Island. That’s right! An island full of activities for families to enjoy as we start summer with a party!! Partnering with The Locals Mix and Monarch Events to offer the community a NEW event full of FUN and lots of tunes to get you dancing into summertime. Save the date because this is one party you won’t want to miss!
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Juneteenth Community Festival 10:00 am
Juneteenth Community Festival
Jun 17 @ 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
This free, all-day community event includes live musical entertainment, over 100 food vendors, merchandise, and sponsor interactive activity booths, dancing, children’s games, educational activities, and an annual Pound Cake Contest. Be sure to visit ELCFV and our program Help Me Grow in the Kids Zone! Proceeds from this event will help support college scholarships for area youth.
Board Meeting 8:30 am
Board Meeting
Jun 27 @ 8:30 am – 10:00 am
 

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.

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

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.