The Finance Committee is charged with the oversight of budget development, accurate tracking of expenditures, monitoring and accountability for funds, and to ensure adequate financial controls in coordination with appropriate staff and directors.
Brooke Goldstein
Early Steps SWFL Health Planning Council, Board Treasurer
The Executive Committee is composed of officers and the chairpersons of Board committees. The Executive Committee is responsible for direction and oversight regarding the overall program and financial management and operations.
Kae Moore
Governers Appointee
The HR Committee is charged with reviewing personnel policies, salary and incentive pay, benefits and the human resources function of the ELC and, based on its review, making recommendations to the Board of Directors.
Dr. Beth McBride Director, Early Learning Collier County Public Schools
The Events Committee creates and implements events to build a stronger governance board and improve the ELC’s
presence in the community. This committee was originally organized as an Ad Hoc Committee under the Board of Directors. Archived agenda and minutes are available under the Governance – Our Board tab.
Tara Sherrod Representative of Faith-Based Childcare Providers
The Nominations & Bylaws Committee approves and ensure adherence to the Coalition’s bylaws and be responsible for recruiting members, nominating officers, and development of policies and procedures, as it relates to Board Membership and upholding the Coalition’s required membership composition.
Rebecca McKellar, Creative World Schools
The Program Committee aims to promote the creation, accessibility, and accountability of a well-defined professional development pathway supported by a robust community network. It also focuses on enhancing program delivery to ensure children receive the necessary services to prepare them for school and long-term educational success.
Michele King – Golisano Children’s Hospital
The Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida Board of Directors represents both public and private sector business leaders from Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee Counties.
