NCDEA Committees
NCDEA Committees
These are the key committees that guide the activities and inform the growth of NCDEA.
| Committee | Functions | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Audit | Reviews the Association’s financial reports to ensure that all reports are current and accurate | *Melissa Higbee, Irene Moore, Gretchen Rank |
| Awards | Selects and recognizes noteworthy district employees and board officials | *Coleta Bratten, Sandy Thompson, Eric Shideler, Jeanette Hale, Vanessa McCracken |
| Benevolence | Sends appropriate gifts as needed to current and previous NCDEA board members in times of encouragement, illness, death of family member, etc. | *Velynda Parker, Jeanette Hale |
| By-Laws | Reviews and recommends revisions and amendments of the Association’s by-laws for approval by the board | *Gretchen Rank, Jeff Parker, Tim Riley |
| Communications | Compiles information to keep website current, compiles annual report, maintains archive | *Mandy Parkes, Gretchen Rank, Jeanette Hale, Chessa Frahm, Brenda Smythe, Tami Moore, Jennifer Boie, Melissa Higbee |
| Events | Organizes tours, fundraisers, and socials at the Association’s annual meeting | *Kayleigh Evans, Jeanette Hale, Hope Daley, Coleta Bratten, Tim Riley, Irene Moore |
| Grant | Seeks grant opportunities to support the activities of the Association, reviews applications for program eligibility | *Chessa Frahm, Rhonda Kelsch, Melissa Higbee, Gretchen Rank, Tim Riley |
| Nominating | Promotes nominations for NCDEA officer positions and recommends nominees for each office | *Tim Riley (the Past President appoints the committee) |
| Past Presidents | Consists of former NCDEA presidents and mentors to the full board | *Tim Riley, Irene Moore |
| Policy and Procedure | Reviews and revises policies and procedures as needs of the Association change | *Gretchen Rank, Jeanette Hale, Velynda Parker, Chessa Frahm, Jeff Parker, Eric Shideler, Tami Moore |
| Professional Development | Creates, organizes, and conducts training opportunities for the Association | *Velynda Parker, Sarah Tunge, Coleta Bratten, Chessa Frahm, Craig Nelson |
| Scholarship | Reviews applications and selects deserving recipient | *Kayleigh Evans, *Hope Daley, Coleta Bratten, Jeanette Hale |
| Strategic Planning | Plans short and long-term goals and expectations of the Association | *Rhonda Kelsch, Eric Shideler, Coleta Bratten, Jeff Parker, Mandy Parkes, Rich Duesterhaus |
| Leadership Development | *Sarah Tunge, Tim Riley, Chessa Frahm, Velynda Parker, Jeff Parker, Kayleigh Evans, Hope Daley | |
| Website Committee | Maintains a current, active website with resources, success stories, etc. | *Chessa Frahm, Sarah Tunge, Tim Riley, Brenda Symthe |
| Updated: January 2022 |