Overview
The Board of Directors of CFCS is responsible for management and oversight of the business and affairs of the corporation in accordance with the Bylaws.  This includes management of the corporate assets (funds, intellectual property, trademarks, and support equipment) and allocation of corporate resources to projects.

 

Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is comprised of 11-15 members who are responsible for governance of CFCS. Board members come from widely diverse backgrounds within the community.  They bring with them a wealth of varied expertise, giving the Board a broad perspective in providing direction to our agency and overseeing our programs.

 

When a Board seat is vacant, prospective Board members may be recommended by others or may apply on their own.  A Review Board interviews candidates and makes recommendations to the full Board regarding their appointment.

 

Board members serve a maximum of 7 years and may serve on one of several standing committees. The Board meets monthly, as do the committees for Finance, Personnel, Community Relations & Membership. Ad Hoc committees may be created, as needed for a specific purpose.

The Policy Council
The Policy Council shares decision-making authority with the Board of Directors. The Policy Council consists of 21 members including community representatives, parents currently participating in our programs, a Board of Directors representative and a delegate agency representative. At least 51% of the Policy Council’s membership must be parents currently participating in our programs; many others are past parents. Policy Council members are elected at the first Parent Meeting in the Fall of each school year. The maximum for an individual to serve on the Policy Council is 3 years.

 

The Policy Council is responsible for approving the submission of Head Start grants, the budget portion of parent activities, hiring and termination of staff (other than the Chief Executive Officer) and program options and proposed policies relating to programs. 

 

How to Apply
Applications for committee positions offered at CFCS are made online using an Application Form. Application details should be checked prior to submission and can be printed at any time.  Once an application is complete it is sent on-line to CFCS where it is normally processed within five business days.