The Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia Counties Inc.

“Under article v of the organization's articles of incorporation, the member's of the corporation's board vote new members onto the board.”

“The board chair performs a thorough review of the 990. After the form 990 has been reviewed by the board chair, copy is provided to the full board of directors prior to being filed with the irs.”

“Board members are required to annually sign a new conflict of interest and disclosure statement.”

“The executive committee determines the compensation and benefits of the chief executive officer and other top management officials. The executive committee is independent with respect to the compensation arrangement being considered. The executive committee utilizes approved salary scale surveys of local nonprofit executives as well as the central florida nonprofit compensation & benefits report by the edyth bush foundation at rollins college. The review and approval process is documented in the executive committee minutes.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Class - a program funded by the lastinger center for learning, uf college of education. The program supported providers participating in the performance funding project (pfp). Activity included staff training for staff on class assessment tools and completing those assessments. Based on assessment results technical assistance and coaching to provider programs was offered with the goal of improving teacher child interactions in their classrooms. Elf (early learning florida) - a program funded by the lastinger center for learning, uf college of education. Elcfv participates in this professional development initiative so that providers can participate in on line courses which offer opportunities to earn ceus and stipends for mastery. This work also supports provider participation in pfp. We coordinate registration processes and facilitate communities of practice (training) to support providers as they navigate the courses. We also coordinate payment of stipends.”

“Vpkai - vpk assessment implementation, this was an award from oel, the purpose of which was to support providers as they implemented vpk assessment. We offered training and materials to support administration of the vpk assessment and monitored provider compliance.”

“Oversight of audit and selection of independent accountant: there has been no change in the process from the prior year.”