Brookville is run as a community kindergarten - this means that parents and the community have the opportunity to join the Committee of Management (CoM) each year. Participating in the Committee provides you with the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the values and philosophy of Brookville and to influence your child’s education and outcomes.
The CoM is vitally important because the Kindergarten cannot exist without it. The CoM oversees, among other things, the strategic direction of the Kindergarten, staff, fees, grants, fundraising and finances.
Serving on the CoM provides you with the opportunity to develop skills in a range of areas such as:
Teamwork - leadership, chairing, cooperation, delegation, conflict management
Organisational - planning, time management and record-keeping
Decision-making - including how to handle complaints and ethical issues
HR - staff management, networking and motivation
Finances
Communication - report writing, presentations, using media
Legal and Compliance - understanding governance processes and legislation
Project management - running fundraising events
The CoM needs the following roles filled every year:
President - chairs all committee meetings and coordinates/delegates responsibilities
Vice-President - assists the President as required
Secretary - responsible for all correspondence, maintains administrative records and records meeting minutes
Treasurer - oversees financial management and works directly with the bookkeeper.
General Members - including those who might be able to help with HR, fundraising, marketing, design, maintenance, enrolments and quality improvement.
All parents of children enrolled or waitlisted are enrolled to attend are "members" of the kindergarten and are therefore able to nominate for the Committee. People who are not parents (eg grandparents or members of the community) who wish to be on the Committee can seek the approval of the committee to become members and be eligible for nomination.
COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT 2023
President - Shona Brady - president@brookvillekindergarten.com.au
Vice President - Sandra Scalzo - sandra@brookvillekindergarten.com.au
Treasurer - Blake Crawford - treasurer@brookvillekindergarten.com.au
Secretary - Rowena Foong - rowena@brookvillekindergarten.com.au
Social Sub-Committee
Bonnie Wright - bonnie@brookvillekindergarten.com.au
Sustainability & Capital Works
Shona Brady - president@brookvillekindergarten.com.au
Staffing Sub-Committee
Sarah Quinn - sarah@brookvillekindergarten.com.au
Stephanie Marsden - steph.m@brookvillekindergarten.com.au