Board Meeting Information

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Coalition Executive Committee Meeting Public Notice (Published 1-23-26)

The Executive Committee will meet for the annual independent audit presentation. The meeting is open to all Coalition Board members and is open to the public. The meeting is virtual and the schedule is as follows:

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026, 2:00 p.m.

The meeting packet can be accessed here.

Coalition Board Meeting Public Notice (Published 1-13-26)

The March meetings of the committees and board of directors for the Early Learning Coalition of Santa Rosa County have been scheduled for Tuesday, March 10th, 2026. Meetings are open to all Coalition Board members and are open to the public. The meetings are virtual and the schedule is as follows:

Executive Committee: 9:00 a.m.

Finance Committee: 9:30 a.m.

Full Board Meeting: 10:00 a.m.

The link to meeting materials can be found on this page closer to the meeting date.

How to Join Coalition Meetings:

All meetings are open to the public and are conducted virtually through YouTube Livestream for the public. You can access the link here: www.youtube.com/@ELCSantaRosa. Participants will not be able to chat or speak through YouTube Livestream, only observe. Those wishing to make a statement during the time set aside for Public Comment on each agenda are required to complete a Public Comment Request form by clicking the link below, and in order to speak must dial in by telephone through Zoom. Dial-in numbers will not be unmuted unless a Public Comment Request has been completed.

Dial by your location:

1-305 224 1968 US; 1-929 205 6099 US (New York); 1-309 205 3325 US; 1-312 626 6799 US (Chicago);

1-646 931 3860 US; 1-507 473 4847 US; 1-564 217 2000 US; 1-669 444 9171 US; 1-669 900 6833 US (San Jose);

1-689 278 1000 US; 1-719 359 4580 US; 1-253 205 0468 US; 1-253 215 8782 US (Tacoma); 1-346 248 7799 US; (Houston);1-386 347 5053 US;

Meeting ID: 423 455 9291

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS - LISTING

PUBLIC COMMENT REQUEST FORM

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Sunshine Law and Public Records Caution: 1) The Florida Government in the Sunshine Law prohibits discussion outside of a duly noticed meeting between any two or more Early Learning Coalition of Santa Rosa County members regarding any matter that may come before the Board. This prohibition extends to discussions via email. 2) Furthermore, most email communications made or received by the Early Learning Coalition of Santa Rosa County members or staff are considered public records that must be retained and, upon request, made available to the public and media.

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From the Chairperson of the Board

You’ve probably heard many times that the positive result of an early education can last throughout a lifetime. What you may not know is that high quality early education programs are beneficial to all of us—children, parents, and the community at large.

Research shows us that children with a background that includes high quality early education and care are more likely to experience academic success and graduate from high school. Also, for every dollar spent on quality early learning programs, it is estimated that society saves more than $7 in future costs for special education, public assistance, delinquency and prison programs. We have also learned that communities in support of quality programs for young children become healthier, stronger and safer communities.

Our board is comprised of members with expertise in the areas of child development, education, public assistance, healthcare, finance, marketing, and other representatives from private sector businesses. Together with Coalition staff and a host of community partners, we are dedicated to helping link families to early education programs, providing training and support for local child care providers, and promoting positive practices in programs for our youngest citizens.

According to an old Chinese proverb, “Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.” Believing this to be true, our hope is to be instrumental in making the early learning experience one that will bring success both to our children now and throughout their lives, and success to our community as a whole.

Anna Price Weaver
Chairperson

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