Registry Advisory Committee
The Nevada Registry Advisory Committee serves as a body to guide, advise and make recommendations concerning issues related to Nevada's professional development and training approval systems. The Committee operates in accordance with The Nevada Registry’s Vision, Mission and Goals.
ATTENTION!
The Nevada Registry is currently seeking to fill a Community Member at Large position on the Registry Advisory Committee for the 2012 term. This is a voluntary, 1 year position that provides the unique opportunity for one professional of the ECE community to actively participate as a member of the Registry Advisory Committee. This volunteer position is open to any active member of The Nevada Registry who who represents a population/agency not already present on the Advisory Committee.
Meeting Composition:
The Community Member at Large is required to attend and actively participate in 1-2 meetings during the calendar year and periodic email discussions. The duration of formal committee meetings is typically 3 - 4 hours depending on the Registry's identified scope of work. Subcommittee involvement is also required and may result in additional meetings throughout the year.
Meeting Location:
Meetings are generally held in Reno at the Professional Development Center at 240 S. Rock Boulevard, Ste. #143. Though not guaranteed, travel may be provided should the selected Community Member at Large representative reside outside the Reno area. Meetings via video-conference may also occur.
Application Process:
Please read the following documents prior to submitting an application.
If after reading the above information, you would like to apply, please complete The Nevada Registry Community Member at Large Application. All applications must be returned by November 15, 2011 via fax at (775) 857-3158, or mail to: The Nevada Registry, 240 S. Rock Boulevard, Ste., #143, Reno, NV 89502. Applications will be reviewed by the Registry Advisory Policy Subcommittee and a determination will be made by December 1, 2011. Late applications will not be accepted.
For more information, contact Shelly Nye, The Nevada Registry Program Director, via email at: snye@washoeschools.net. Thank you in advance for your interest in participating on The Nevada Registry Advisory Committee as the 2012 Community Member at Large!
Composition of the Registry Advisory Committee
The Nevada Registry Advisory Committee is an advising body with a broad range of professional representation across the state. The Committee is comprised of representatives from Early Childhood Programs who guide the vision of The Nevada Registry.
Agency representatives are invited to participate based on the population represented by their program/agency (Higher Education, Center-Based Care, Home-Based Care, etc.) as well as the individual’s connection to, and understanding of, the child care industry in Nevada. Members include, but are not exclusive to, at least one individual representing the following:
- Funding Agent
- Higher Education including 2 year and 4 year institutions
- State Department of Education/State Funded Pre-K
- Child Care Licensing (State and County)
- Statewide Early Childhood Scholarship Program
- Nevada Pre-K Standards
- Early Childhood Systems Expert
- Child Care Resource & Referral/Subsidy Contractors
- Head Start State Collaboration Office
- Licensed Center-Based Child Care Provider (Urban and Rural)
- Licensed Family Day Care
- Head Start/Tribal Child Care
- Child Care Institution
- Community Member at Large*
Identified agencies have a standing position on the Committee. Positions on the Advisory Committee are voluntary, however, agency representatives are asked to commit to a minimum of a 2-year term*. If an agency is unable to participate in accordance with the Member Agreement by maintaining representation on the Committee, another agency representing the same or similar population will be invited to join the committee.
* The Community Member at Large position is filled annually through an application process during November of each year. Applications are reviewed, and the member is selected by the Registry Advisory Committee Policy Subcommittee. The Community Member at Large serves a 1 year term.
2010/2011 Registry Advisory Committee Members
Ron Barakat | Bette Katz |
Marci Behmaram | Rhonda Laughlin |
Sharon Bogden | Whitney Leathers |
Cheryl Brecheisen | Alice LeDesma |
Melissa Burnham | Anna Severens |
Margot Chappel | Tina Springmeyer |
Joanne Everts | Crystal Swank |
Melissa Faul | Mona Timmons |
Charlotte Hansen | Bert Wells |
Cindy Johnson |
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Duties of Advisory Committee Members
- Provide guidance to The Nevada Registry Program Director in accordance with the Member Agreement
- Serve as an advocate for The Nevada Registry within the ECE community and at public hearings for Child Care Licensing and other Boards, Committees, etc. where the Registry is being discussed
- Act as a sounding board during the planning stages for new programs, services and miscellaneous activities of the Registry
- Help create policies and procedures that govern specific aspects of The Nevada Registry’s Training Approval and Career Development systems
- Participate on project-specific subcommittee(s) of interest
- Serve on appeals panels when applicable
* Each RAC member must also sign a Confidentiality Agreement and Conflict of Interest Policy annually.
Meeting Schedule and Location
The Advisory Committee corresponds primarily via email; however, formal face-to-face meetings are scheduled as deemed necessary by the Registry Program Director. In addition, one General Membership Meeting is held annually and independent subcommittees are formed periodically to work on project-specific tasks. All meetings are scheduled by The Nevada Registry staff and typically occur at the Professional Development Center in Reno at 240 S. Rock Boulevard, Ste. #143.
Reporting Structure
The Advisory Committee functions independently from the day to day operations of The Nevada Registry to provide feedback, input and recommendations to the Registry. The Nevada Registry has final decision making authority.
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