
Committee
Ellie V. Pullin Pre-School is committed to engage in family centered practices by respecting the essential role of families, and providing a collaborative, respectful partnership between families, children, educators and the local community.
As a not-for-profit incorporated association, Ellie V Pullin is managed by an executive committee, which is supported by a management team and social committee.
The members of both committees and the management team are all volunteers who are willing to give their time so that the pre-school can operate.
Committee roles include:
Executive Committee 2023
President - Flora Anderson
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Acts as the official spokesperson or representative for the kindergarten.
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Ensures that the role of the committee is being met and that requirements are fulfilled for council, MIKA and the Department of Education (DET).
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Ensures all parents are informed about the kindergarten and decisions the committee makes.
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Chairs committee meetings and the Annual General Meeting in October/November.
Vice-President - Kathryn Riella
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Assists the President wherever possible and takes over in their absence.
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Supports the Admin/Fees Officer in the regular renewal of kindergarten policies and accreditations.
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Chairs the monthly meetings of the 5 year Business Planning Sub-Committee.
Treasurer - Colin Huynh
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Oversees the preparation of financial statements, monitors the budget and reports to the DET.
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Responsible for the payment of invoices, reimbursements and some banking.
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Attends the 5-year Business Planning Sub-Committee meetings.
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Works with our Bookkeeper/Payroll officer.
Secretary - Jovanka Jovcevski
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Co-ordinates the committee meetings, compiles agenda items, takes minutes at the committee meeting and distributes to all members and staff.
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As Public Officer, the Secretary is to forward the necessary documents to
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Consumer Affairs and the DET after the AGM.
HR Officer - Carla Milne
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Acts as the main liaison between staff and committee.
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Conducts Staff Appraisals.
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Organises relief staff when necessary.
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Updates and files kindergarten staff qualification requirements.
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Organises the recruitment of new staff.
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Attends Staff Meetings and works with staff to ensure we are meeting our obligations under the Quality Improvement Plan.
Administration Team
Admin/Fees Officer - Vicki Morrow
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The committee is supported by a paid Administration/Fees Officer, Vicki Morrow, who works 2 ½ days per week.
Enrolment Officer - Alyce Annakis
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Co-ordinates enrolments for the 3 and 4-year-old programs.
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Prepares a welcome letter to be sent out with acceptances and Enrolment Packs to be distributed at the AGM.
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Required to attend monthly MIKA meetings and report back to the committee about these.
Marketing Officer - Alex Kent
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Advertises, promotes and organises the Kinder Open Day held each year in May.
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Uploads and maintains up to date information on the website as instructed.
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Collates general news and information to produce a monthly newsletter for families.
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Updates and maintains the website.
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Assists Staff and Committee members where possible with any queries regarding office computer, equipment, software and the website.
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Attends the 5-year Business Planning Sub-Committee meetings.
Grants Officer - Matthew Wall
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Sources and applies for community and government grants.
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Prepares proposals to submit with grant applications, which may include obtaining quotes from contractors.
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Attends the 5-year Business Planning Sub-Committee meetings.
OH&S Officer - Siobhan Dejong
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Works with the educators and committee to ensure OHS practices are being upheld and implemented.
Maintenance Officer - Dean Taylor
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Organises and co-ordinates working bees which are held once per term.
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Arranges the replacement or repair of items around the kindergarten as required.
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Ensures the grounds are always well maintained.
Social Committee
Fundraising - Kim Arthur & Hayley Relf
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Organises 2-3 fundraising events a term to raise money for the kindergarten.
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Sources donations to be auctioned/ raffled for various events.
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Reports monthly in the newsletter of upcoming events, goals for the funds and achievements reached.
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Works with Fundraising Assistant and Group Representatives.
Group Representatives - Fiona Hedstrom (Apple Berries), Carly Jackson (Gum Nuts) & Alex Kent (Honey Pots)
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Organise a social activity each term for their child’s kinder group, which are vital at bringing the group together and forming friendships.
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Attend Social sub-committee meetings as required.
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Support the Fundraising Coordinator as directed.
