Board

Board of Directors

The ELC is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of community representatives. The Governor appoints the Chair and two other board members who must meet the same qualifications as private sector business members appointed by the ELC. The ELC is fortunate to have a dedicated and actively involved Board of Directors who are fully committed to the pursuit of quality early education and care for our children to ensure they are ready for school and ready for life.

Board Officers

Board Members

Bylaws

The ELC’s Board of Directors operates by a specific set of Bylaws that provide the framework of how the ELC’s Board of Directors will govern ELC staff and operations.

Articles of Incorporation

The Article of Incorporation provides the State of Florida and its residents with the purpose and basic structure of the ELC and allows the Coalition the legally operate as a corporation.

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Board Committees

The ELC Board currently has four standing committees:

1. Executive Committee
2. Finance Committee
3. Audit Committee
4. Program Policy and Strategy Committee

Each Board Committee operates with a Committee Chair that is appointed at the beginning of the fiscal year. Each committee shall consist of the appointed Chair and a minimum of three (3) additional members. The Committee Chair may appoint community representatives to serve on the Program, Policy, and Strategy Committee. Committees typically meet quarterly. The Board Chair may call for the formation of additional ad-hoc committees as needed.

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Board Vacancies

The Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend Region, Inc. (ELC) is accepting applications from those interested in joining our Board of Directors. The ELC is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization that focuses on improving early childhood education and assisting eligible working families with paying for the cost of childcare. The ELC board provides strategic direction and fiscal oversight. Applicants can be from one of the (7) seven counties of Big Bend that we serve: Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, or Wakulla. Quarterly board meetings are convened at the ELC’s Leon Service Center location, but participation via Zoom is allowed. If you are interested in joining the board or would like more information, please contact Rebecca Gonzalez, Executive Coordinator at governance@elcbigbend.org.  

A Representative of Programs for Children with Disabilities

We are currently seeking a representative of programs for children with disabilities under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.  This position will fulfill the Board requirement of the Early Learning Coalition membership per Florida State Statute 1002.83.

Governor-Appointed Positions:

The Governor’s Appointment Office is currently accepting board applications for one Governor-appointed Board Chair position and two Governor-appointed private sector openings on the Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend Region Inc.’s (ELC) Board of Directors. All interested parties should visit the Appointment Office website and submit the completed board application as instructed.

Private Sector Business Members (Wakulla representation needed): In addition to the above-required board vacancies, ELC of the Big Bend is accepting applications for additional members who must be private sector business members, either for-profit or nonprofit, who do not have, and none of whose relatives have a substantial financial interest in the design or delivery of the Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program created under part V of Florida State Statute 1002.83.