The Creede Early Learning Center is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors. The Board meets about 10 times per year, and holds an annual retreat for strategic planning. Members of the Board perform an annual evaluation of our Executive Director.
Board Members, as of 8/2024
Joni Adelman, Co-President •
Bethany Andre, Co-President •
Linnaea Renz, Secretary
Kara Brittain, Treasurer
Margaret Phillips
Susan Urrutia
Frances Echeverria
Jenni Harbour
Joining the Board
Our Board of Directors fills vacancies as needed with devoted individuals with a stake in the future of the county.
Board members are encouraged to donate at least $5 per year and make a good faith effort to attend every board meeting possible. Our meetings are held on the second Monday of most months at 6:00pm. Meetings times average two hours and Zoom access is typically available. CELC board members support the Center in its special activities and fundraisers as needed, as well as take on committee involvement as they feel qualified and called.
If you are interested in joining us, please contact a current board member to learn about vacancies. If a vacancy is available, the Board will need to approve your nomination and will extend an invite to our next board meeting. Sitting in on a meeting would allow you to get an idea of who we are, how we work, and what we do. Then, if you accept the nomination, the board would then move forward with a membership vote.
Board Of Directors
Concerns / Grievances / Suggestions
An open line of communication and quick resolution of problems is important to the Creede Early Learning Center. Parent or guardian grievances and concerns should be brought first to the attention of the Lead Teacher in your child's classroom. If a resolution is not satisfacorty, please then communicated with our Executive Director. If a resolution has still not been made, the parent/guardian are encouraged to submit in writing the grievances to the Board of Directors. The Board will review the grievance at the next regular scheduled meeting and take appropriate action. The Board will not entertain rumor, gossip or hearsay as serious business. Please review our Bylaws and Parent Handbook, Policies & Procedures for more information.
