Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is …
composed of at least eight members, including past and current families and community members. The members have a variety of skills, expertise, and community resources that benefit the Center's nonprofit status. Responsibilities are to:
Meet at least three times a year and be in constant contact with the Center Director.
Manage and approve an annual budget for September 1 through August 31.
Hire and supervise the Center Director.
Organize an annual, anonymous survey for parents and staff to inform an annual assessment of the Center including operations and annual goals.
Set Center hours, tuition, staff policies, and budget.
Execute contracts, leases, and debt/financial obligations.
Maintain non-profit status and solicitation license for fundraising.
Create advisory committees as needed which shall include at least one (1) Board member and other members will serve in an advisory capacity.
Authorize standing and special committees as necessary whose members are appointed by the Chair and approved by a majority. Only board members may serve as voting members or the chair.
The Board of Directors supports the Center Director in their responsibilities, including
Carrying out the policies and directives of the Board in the operation of the Center.
Matters of instruction and development of children and shall supervise the work of the teaching staff.
Approving student applications for admission into the Center in accordance with the policies set by the Board.
Hiring all Center Staff, conducting yearly staff evaluations and making recommendations for staff compensation changes.
CURRENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Shannon Deaton, Board Chair, Past Parent
Shannon Aycock, Treasurer, Past Parent
Pat Flanagan, Community leader and Boy Scout Eagle Project advisor
Alessondra Vaughn, Human Resources Committee, Past Parent
Nora Jones, Early Childhood Trainer
Vanessa Pizzitola, Past Parent
Jimmy Rogers, Past Parent
Liz Millar, Communication and Evaluation Committee, Past Parent
Braden Rawls, Parent Rep