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
John Birney
Interim Chair
Heidi Rand
Vice Chair
Kristen Perry
Treasurer
Paul Schandel
Secretary
Sharlene Barhoo
Patricia Boswell
Shane Carter, DC
Carol Court
Andy Dance
Francesca Dopp
John Endara
Jenn Hale
Bev Johnson
Janine Killmer
Donald O’Brien
Jennifer Overley
Pat Patterson
Piroska Pazaurek
Nancy Rizzo
Joel Rosen
Dmitriy Shevchenko
Robert Snyder
Alex Szinegh
Roger Thayer, MD
Cathy Twyman
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 childcare providers to help educate parents on the importance of skill building. This committee meets at 9:00 a.m. on the 1st 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 provide strengthen families, giving them a platform to be heard. This committee also fosters educational interactions and quality of childcare 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.
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
Executive Management
Human Resources
Information Technology
Records Management
Audits and Monitoring
Finance
Grants and Contract Management
Quality & Compliance
Family Services
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.
Continuity Of Operation Plan (COOP)
The Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) is put into effect when dictated by emergency situations.
This means that under certain circumstances, not all offices of ELCFV will be open. Important information that affects our availability to offer services can be found on our website, Facebook, and recorded on our phone messages.
Typically our COOP follows the Flagler and Volusia County Schools for initial closings. When both counties are closed due to inclement weather and/or an emergency directly affecting our service area, we may close.
If you have an appointment scheduled during a closure, we are still able to see you. Otherwise, any documents can be submitted to us via fax or uploaded online by taking a picture with your smart phone.
ELCFV will also issue press releases in applicable situations.