Board of Directors
The Carstairs Playschool Society is mostly a volunteer organization. It is the Board of Directors responsibility to operate the Playschool, set the guidelines for the teacher and the educational assistant, ensure that the Early Learning and Child Care regulations are followed and act as a liaison between the staff, parents and governing authorities.
Members of the Playschool Board of Directors are elected at an annual general meeting held in August/September of each year. All board of director positions are a one year term with a maximum of three consecutive years.
Darien Arthur
The Chairperson looks after day to day operations, organizes board meetings, sends out the agenda, and includes the Vice-Chairperson, if necessary. Chairperson and administrator approve all expenditures. When the year’s term is over, the outgoing Chairperson is expected to remain as Past Chair and make themselves available to the current board of directors.
Brenda Mihalicz
The Vice-Chairperson assists the Chairpersons with the day to day operations and fills in for the Chairperson in case of absence. This position has the possibility to move to the Chairperson the following year if desired.
Vacant
The Secretary is responsible for recording all meeting minutes, documenting, and distributing the minutes to the rest of the board within two weeks post meeting.
Staff
The Scholastic representative provides the families with the monthly flyer, places orders and distributes books. They may also place Scholastic Essentials orders for staff.
Courtney Reid
The Fundraising representative seeks, organizes and executes the playschools fundraisers. They are also responsible for providing the playschools office administrator with all documentation surrounding the fundraisers.
Ashleigh Aikman-Holland
The Class representative is responsible for helping to organize the playschool parties, purchasing of treats for special occasions. If in case of a facility emergency the representative will be called upon to help notify each individual family.
Vacant
Past Chairperson was the previous years chairperson. This person makes themselves available to the current board of directors to answer questions and provide historical knowledge of the inner workings of the playschool.
Danielle Hogg
A member at large is a person who joins the monthly meeting, provides input and votes on motions. They support the board of directors when needed.
*Any parent of a child registered may attend and participate in monthly board meetings. Please contact the Chairperson to confirm scheduled meeting dates*