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.