Jacaranda Preschool is a community run kindergarten. The kindergarten operations are managed by voluntary members consisting of parents whose children are enrolled at the kindergarten. The Committee of Management is elected at the Annual General Meeting which is held in Novemeber each year.
Committee members attend monthly meetings, either in person or via Zoom. By volunteering you are supporting your child’s kindergarten as well as learning more about the operations of the service. You may even gain new skills such as working and collaborating within a team. You may also create new friendships with other parents and the staff.
The Committee of Management comprises the following Officers: (Below is a description on the roles of the Committee)
There are also a number of General Committee Members, who may choose to be involved in one of the subcommittees such as grants officer or fundraising officer.
The rewards of being on the Committee of Management is knowing that you have contributed to your child's kinder and supported Jacaranda Preschool in continuing to be a wonderful kindergarten.
We welcome our Kinder Community to join and become a member. If you would like more information please feel free to chat with our staff or any current member of the committee. Contact details are:
Kingsway Drive: jacaranda.lalor.kin@kindergarten.vic.gov.au or 9465 1993
Nebel Street: jacaranda.lalor.nebel@kindergarten.vic.gov.au or 9464 4723
Committee: jacaranda.lalor.president@kindergarten.vic.gov.au
The Committee of Management is the Approved Provider of Jacaranda Preschool as stated in the Kindergarten Constitution.
It is a legal requirement that the Executive Committee: President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer complete a Declaration of Fitness and Propriety form. In order to be a cheque signatory, 100 points of identification must be provided to the Preschool’s bank, Jacaranda preschool will reimburse Committee members for costs incurred to obtain these checks.
