Become a Board Member

Are you passionate about childhood education and the success of your community? Apply and join the ELCPH Leadership board today.

Interested in becoming a Board Member?

The Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties, Inc., a not-for-profit organization, is soliciting applications from those interested in filling vacancies on its Board. These are volunteer positions in an exciting new endeavor, which will be responsible for the preparation of children, from 0-8 years of age, for entry into both Pasco and Hernando County schools. Except for the representative of a Childcare Provider (a mandate in the covering legislation), an applicant CANNOT be employed by a direct service provider to pre-school children.
If you are a parent, a businessperson, a professional in areas other than child care and/or a retiree, here is your challenge and opportunity to contribute to planning and implementing programs to benefit these youngsters. Applicants must be residents of and/or work in either Pasco and/or Hernando County.
Board meetings are held quarterly and all members are covered by Florida’s Sunshine Law. Additionally, a number of subcommittees are formed as they are needed. The greater the variety of the Board’s membership, the more productive its work will be.
Gubernatorial Candidate positions are available. Interested individuals are requested to fill out the Florida Appointments Questionnaire. All gubernatorial applications are processed by the Governor’s Office. Governor appointed positions on the Coalition’s Board of Directors are currently open at this time.
For more information, call (866) 797-9444, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM or email Patty Joens at p.joens@elcph.org.

Board Member
Application

Coalitions were created in statute to oversee and improve the readiness and successful outcomes of children birth to kindergarten in the community (F.S. 411.01 and F.S. 1002). The Governor appoints the Chair and additional private sector members. More than one-third of the members of each Early Learning Coalition must be private sector business members within the geographic region served by the Coalition. A minimum of 18 and a maximum of 35 may serve on the local Coalition Board.

Board Roles

  • Establish strategic direction
  • Ensure resources are available
  • Provider oversight / accountability
  • Ensure legal and ethical operations: Government in the Sunshine

Basic Responsibilities

  • Determine mission and purpose
  • Select, evaluate, and support the executive director
  • Ensure effective organizational planning
  • Ensure adequate resources
  • Manage resources effectively
  • Determine, monitor, and strengthen the Coalition’s programs and services
  • Enhance the Coalition’s public standing
  • Ensure legal and ethical integrity and maintain accountability
  • Recruit and orient new board members and assess board performance
  • Provide outreach and advocacy for Coalition’s mission

Early Learning Coalition

  • Board Member Expectation Statement
  • Attend board meetings, special committee meetings, special
    events as appropriate
  • Be knowledgeable and informed of the Coalition’s mission,
    vision, and overall purpose
  • Review the agenda and supporting materials prior to the
    meetings and contribute positively to the discussion
  • Become familiar with the Bylaws and follow them
  • Recognize that the only employee of the board is the executive
    director; the executive director directs the activities of the staff
  • Become knowledgeable about the field of early care and
    education and the importance of quality experiences birth
    to five
  • Serve as an ambassador promoting the work of the Coalition
  • Abide by a code of ethics and Government in the Sunshine laws
  • Exercise fiduciary oversight by reviewing financial information
    and asking relevant questions
  • Participate in the annual evaluation of the executive director
  • Participate in an annual self-assessment for board members

Personal Characteristics Desired

  • Ability to analyze and synthesize information, work well in
    groups and listen to the thoughts and opinions of others
  • Willingness to leverage relationships in personal and
    professional spheres of influence to further the work of
    the Coalition
  • Willingness to work and problem solve with individuals of
    diverse backgrounds and ethnicity demonstrating mutual
    respect
  • Respect for and adherence to governing laws of the Coalition
  • Friendliness, responsiveness, honesty, integrity, and a sense of humor are paramount
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