Each committee will have a contact person to be a liaison with a board member.  Committees begin their responsibilities on July 1 so that we are prepared for the opening of school.

Property Committee
This committee is directed by the Property Trustee on the school board. This committee takes care of new construction and maintenance of interior equipment and furnishings, as well as improving and maintaining the outdoor playground and equipment. As needed, snow shoveling and sanding of the walkway leading from the rear parking lot to the classroom will be required. Typically, the job is done by one family per class and takes 10–15 minutes (up to 30 minutes if a heavy snowfall). The walkway needs to be clear about one hour prior to class time. Shovels will be available.

Social Committee
This committee is directed by the Program Director. This committee plans and coordinates “coffees,” “teas” and other community-building social events for parents of the preschool. This committee coordinates all parent education workshops. This committee will organize volunteers and coordinate refreshments (through bulletin board sign-ups) for such events as Open Houses, Parent Information Night, holiday celebrations and other events as needed. This committee will have two members (one from each class) that will be designated “room parents.” The Room Parents will coordinate any needed “Sunshine Functions” (ie: meal donations and/or general assistance for preschool families with new babies, health crises, and other significant life events). This committee will coordinate all book orders.

Fundraising Committee
This committee is directed by the Fundraising Coordinator(s) on the school board. This committee plans and coordinates fundraising activities as approved by the board. Two proven annual fundraising events are the Taco Booth at the Underhill Harvest Market held each fall and the preschool auction held each winter. This committee also organizes various fundraising activities at the Medieval Country Fair sponsored by Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in May. Sales and other fundraisers may be held as planned during the school year.

Toy Cleaning Committee
This committee is directed by the Program Director. Members of this committee wash toys and blocks; clean shelves before replacing toys; and launder dress-up clothes to meet state licensing regulations. Toy cleaners are assigned a particular play center, and their required cleaning can be done either at the preschool or at home over a weekend. The toy cleaning needs to take place once a month without fail throughout the school year.

Classroom Assisting & Substitute Teaching Committee
This committee is directed by the Program Director. While all parents are welcome to visit and assist in the classroom, parents on this committee are required to work in their child’s classroom once each month. These parents assist under the supervision of the teaching staff by interacting with small groups of children in various learning centers. Attendance is required at an orientation for substitute teachers held at the beginning of the academic year. A staff form, which is sent to Vermont Department of Children and Families, and a reference form must be completed. Parents will be called to substitute whenever one of the regular staff members is absent.