Board

The success of Hillcrest is dependent on the support of the Board. As Hillcrest enters its 50th year of operation, the Board is tasked with developing a strategic plan to ensure sustainability for the next 50. If you are interested in helping with this, please join us at our monthly meetings on the third Wednesday at 5:30. Participation on the Board counts toward your required annual volunteer hours. Once you have attended two out of the last three meetings, you can email hillcrestak@gmail.com with your name, a short bio, and why you are interested in joining the Board to be shared for the next Board opening.

Hillcrest Children’s Center Board Member Role Description

Roles and Responsibilities

To act as a voting member of the board with full authority and responsibility to provide strategic guidance to Hillcrest Children’s Center, develop policies, procedures, and regulations for the operation of the Hillcrest; monitor Hillcrest’s financial health, programs, and overall performance; and to provide the staff with the resources to implement the programs and services of Hillcrest.

As a member of the Hillcrest Children’s Center Board, I commit to:

Actively working towards those decisions and solutions that are in the organization’s best interests (speaking with one voice)
Attending 9 Board Meetings a year
Participating in the Board’s Annual Retreat
Serving on one Board Committee (standing or ad hoc)
Making an annual personal gift that is meaningful and significant
Understand my roles and responsibilities and becoming sufficiently knowledgeable about Hillcrest Children’s Center and its operations to make informed decisions
Reading the materials sent to the Board and coming prepared for Board and committee meetings
Arriving at meetings on time and staying for the full agenda unless I have otherwise notified the Board or Committee Chair
Asking for clarification on any matters or material that I do not understand before making a decision
Respecting the confidentiality of the Board’s business
Participating in at least one Board Training Event and an annual evaluation to identify ways in which our Board can improve its performance
Listening carefully to other Board members and staff with an open mind and an objective perspective
I agree to be informed about and observe the following board policies in our manual:
- Avoidance of conflict of interest
- Equal opportunity and avoidance of discrimination
- Management of the Child and Adult Food Program
- Enrollment in a Board Liability Insurance Program