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About the Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida
Committees
| Executive Committee | Chair (Vacant) | David Melvin, Vice Chair |
| Jerry Sowell, Treasurer | Olivia Cooley, Secretary |
| Bill Byrd | Elizabeth Kirvin |
| Al McCambry | Mary McKenzie |
| Neal Reeves | David Warriner |
| Richard Williams | |
History of School Readiness
In 1999, the Florida Legislature enacted the School Readiness Act to bring early care and education services together under one program. At the state level these services are directed by the Office of Early Learning managed by the Agency for Workforce Innovation. The Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida administers school readiness services for Bay, Calhoun, Franklin, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, and Washington counties. These programs are funded with both state and federal money. These dollars are used to help families locate and pay for quality early care and education for young children.
Our Purpose, Values, and Mission
OUR PURPOSE
We exist to grow healthy children, parents, and the relationship between them.
OUR VALUES
We value compassion, dedication, discipline, excellence, honesty, respect and safety.
OUR VISION
We envision a Northwest Florida where all children receive world class early education and care thereby being fully prepared to learn upon entering kindergarten. This will become reality because of a committed team of children, parents, volunteers, and professionals.
OUR MISSION
We will be on-purpose when we flawlessly execute the following mission directives:
Board of Directors
| 2009-2010 Officers | Jon McFatter, Chair Governor Appointee Bay County |
David Melvin, Vice Chair Governor Appointee Jackson County |
| Jerry Sowell, Treasurer Private Sector Member Bay County |
Secretary (Vacant) Private Sector Member |
| 2009-2010 Directors | |
| Shelly Bear Children’s Home Society | |
News Releases
GOVERNOR CRIST APPOINTS JON MCFATTER AS CHAIR OF THE EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA
TALLAHASSEE – June 8, 2010 Governor Charlie Crist announced the following appointment:
Jon McFatter, 46, of Lynn Haven, owner, Simply the Best Sports, succeeds William “Steve” Southerland, as board chair for the Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida, Inc., and has been appointed for a term beginning June 8, 2010, and ending April 30, 2013.
Meetings & Events
| Date | Place | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board of Directors Meeting January 20, 2010 |
Workforce Center, Panama City |
11:00 a.m. CST | Call-in number: 1-888-808-6959, guest code: 7475102 |
| Executive Committee Meeting |
Resources for Board Members
Membership Form
The Coalition Membership form as required by Chapter 411.01(5)(a)5-11, F.S. is now available online.
2009-2010 Self Evaluation
Click here to complete self evaluation
Orientation Package
(will send a .pdf file)
By-Laws
Download the Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida By-Laws
703 W. 15th Street, Suite A Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 747-5400 | 1-866-269-3022 (toll free) | (850) 747-5450 (fax)