What is the Parent Policy Council?

The Parent Policy Council (PPC) is the body of elected parent representatives from each classroom or program option that oversees the early childhood programs of the Resource Council. Parent Meetings occur monthly, and the representatives attend a Policy Council Meeting once a month. They advise the staff and make recommendations to the Board of Directors of the Resource Connection regarding program design and operation, long and short term planning and funding requests.

Who can be on the Policy Council?

Current parents with children enrolled in the program are eligible to serve on the PPC. They cannot be employed by the Resource Council or have a family member who is an employee. Up to two community representatives are also elected to the PPC. They may be former parents in the program, and are members of the local community with expertise in resources or services for children and families.

I don’t know very much about program design and operation.
Could I still serve on the PPC?

Most of the time, those who start serving on the Policy Council don’t have a lot of experience with program design and operation. Training is provided, and we all work together to provide excellent early childhood programs and services to families.