Recent activity at Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County
Meetings, budgets, and plans from this organization.
Jun 17, 2026·Board meeting
Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County Board of Directors Meeting
The Board of Directors reviewed the Budget-to-Actual Report and the Statement of Activities for the fiscal year, noting that the organization remains on track to achieve its fiscal targets. The meeting included approval of the draft Fiscal Year 2026/2027 budget and 403(b) retirement contributions for staff. Several contracts and procurement items were approved, including agreements for after-school curricula, professional development, and tutoring services. The CEO reported on state funding restorations for School Readiness and VPK programs, grant awards from the Bishop Parker Foundation, Bradenton Kiwanis, and Google, and organizational updates regarding the VPK Calendar project and a new board liaison. A closed session was held to discuss the CEO's annual review and contract for the upcoming fiscal year.
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Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County, Inc. Executive Committee And Finance Committee Meeting Minutes
The meeting included a review of financial reports, specifically the Budget-to-Actual Report and the Statement of Activities, confirming the organization remains on track with fiscal goals. Approval was granted for the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 draft budget, 403(B) employee retirement contributions, and several procurement agreements, including contracts for Spot-On, Learning Beyond the Bell, Straighterline, FL Early Learning Corps, and Gardner Media. The CEO provided updates on state funding changes, grant awards from the Manatee County CSAB and Bishop Parker Foundation, the VPK Calendar Project, and organizational leadership updates. The committee also conducted a review of the CEO's performance, resulting in the approval of a new contract and a performance payment.
Mar 18, 2026·Board meeting
Early Learning Coalition Of Manatee County, Inc. Board Of Directors Board Of Directors Meeting
The board reviewed financial reports, including the audit for the previous fiscal year, budget-to-actual reports, and a revised budget reflecting a Hurricane Ian Disaster Relief Grant. Authority was granted to the Executive and Finance Committee to approve certain transactions between meetings. Governance discussions focused on the adoption and update of several organizational policies, including anti-fraud, COOP, volunteer, internal controls, bylaws, employee handbook, emergency succession, and public transparency. Updates were provided regarding state funding, fraud prevention efforts, successful grant awards for new programs, and community outreach initiatives, including the MCYC 2026 conference.
Mar 4, 2026·Board meeting
Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County, Inc. Executive Committee And Finance Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee reviewed the audit report and financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, noting no findings. Discussions included updates on the budget-to-actual report and statement of activities, highlighting specific grant funding and administrative expense ratios. The committee approved several policy updates, including a new volunteer policy, and addressed governance items. The CEO provided updates on state funding concerns, fraud prevention, grant applications, local program partnerships, and upcoming events. Additionally, the committee approved a request to be presented to the full board regarding authorization for electronic voting on purchases between regular board meetings.
