What does the Committee do?
The overall running of the kindy is totally undertaken by the management committee, a voluntary group of parents who are elected at the AGM held each year. The management committee is supported by our Director and teachers who are dedicated to the efficient day-to-day operation of the kindy. We develop policy, maintain the kindy, manage the finances and manage kindy wide communication with the ultimate aim of providing opportunities for our kindy families to build a sense of support and community.
There are four executive committee positions and five general committee positions that need to be filled each year. The committee is formed by parents of children currently attending the Kindergarten, or by interested members of the community. They are elected at the Annual General Meeting (AGM), in November each year.
Executive Committee Positions
President
The president is the key contact on the committee. The president must be an enthusiastic and confident leader with good organisational skills, who can delegate, support others and participate as a team member. It is important that the President is able to build good rapport with both committee members and kindy staff and act as a liaison between both parties. Responsibilities include:
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Provide leadership to the management committee
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Overall coordination of committee actions
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Liaise with the Director
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Chair meetings
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Delegate responsibilities
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Ensure that decisions are made and carried through
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Act as a spokesperson to the public
Vice President
The Vice President works closely with the President to help guide our organisation and step in when needed. They must be an enthusiastic and confident leader with good organisational skills, who can delegate, support others and participate as a team member.
Responsibilities include:
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Team up with the President to share leadership responsibilities
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Be ready to step in when the President isn't available
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Delegate responsibilities
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Ensure that decisions are made and carried through
Secretery
Treasurer
The secretary is responsible for record keeping and documentation of our kindergarten committee. Our kindy secretary needs to have great computer skills, organisational skills. Responsibilities include:
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Prepares the agenda and supporting documents for meetings
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Records and distributes meeting minutes
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Maintain official records
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Support the director and committee with written correspondence as required.
The kindy treasurer is responsible for working closely with our Director in order to ensure the kindergartens financial health. Specific responsibilities include:
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Works with the Financial Administrator to prepare Budget and Audit Reports
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Presents monthly Finance Reports at meetings
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Supports the Financial Administrator and Management Committee in budget related decision making.
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Is in charge of tracking fundraising, and grants monies.
General Committee Positions
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Grants Officer
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Fundraising
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Book Club
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Maintenance & Working Bee
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I.T Support