Yarra Glen Preschool is a not-for-profit committee run preschool. The Committee of Management hold responsibility for the of running the preschool’s organisational and administrative operations. The volunteer parent Committee of Management lead tasks including:
- financial management of budgets, funding, overheads, staff payroll
- ensuring the preschool meets all regulatory requirements
- policy setting
- hiring and management of staff
- maintenance of buildings, grounds and equipment
- organisation of fundraising and social functions
- promotion of the preschool
Members are elected annually onto the Committee of Management at the Annual General Meeting held in November each year. Prior experience is not essential – just an interest in the education of your child and a willingness to work as part of a team.
Current Committee of Management positions held at Yarra Glen Preschool are:
- President
- Vice President
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Staffing Officer
- Occupational Health & Safety Officer
- Policy Officer
- Marketing/Social Media Officer
- Fundraising Team Leader
- Fundraising Team Member
- Uniform Officer
- Social Coordinator
- Maintenance Officer
- Garden Maintenance Officer
- Grants Officer
- General Member
If you are interested in joining or learning more about the Committee of Management, please express your interest via email to our Administration Officer at yarra.glen.kin@kindergarten.vic.gov.au, who can provide you with more information.
The primary role of the Committee of Management is to ensure that the services provided are maintained in accordance with the regulations and that the centre operates on a balanced budget.
Volunteering to be a committee member is a very positive and constructive way in which you can contribute to your child’s experience at preschool.