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Early Childhood Collaborative, formerly School Readiness Council
Meeting Information
September -June on the first Wednesday of each month from 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm at the Board of Education-129 Church Street (Auditorium)
AGENDAS AND MEETING MINUTES:
Mission Statement
Mobilize as a community to develop and oversee new programs and embellish existing programs in order to provide all preschool children and their families, regardless of income and special needs, the necessary requirements and resources that will allow for successful growth, education and emotional development.
Regular Members
| Name | Organization |
|---|---|
| Ellen Zoppo-Sassu | Ex-Officio Member, Mayor, City of Bristol |
| Iris White | Ex-Officio Member, Superintendent, Bristol Public Schools |
| Maegan Adams | Early Start CT Community Program - Bristol Child Development Center |
| Stephanie Danielle | Parent Ambassador |
| Claire Strillacci | Public Librarian |
| Yesenia Fuentes | Citizen at Large - Parent |
| Cecilia Garay | Bristol Public Schools McKinney-Vento Homeless Representative |
| Sandra Godin, Co-Chair | Family Resources Centers |
| Michelle Herens | Bristol Health Representative |
| Sarah Holmes | FRC West Bristol School K-8 |
| Dr. Susan Lee | Pediatrician |
| Amber Lipscomb | Bauer; Workforce Development Representative |
| Michelle Fangiullo | Imagine Nation Museum |
| Wendy McGrath | Tunxis Community College |
| Elizabeth McGuire | Bristol-Burlington Health District |
| Brenda Moore | Bristol Housing Authority |
| Valerie Pelletier | Head Start |
| Whitney Shufelt | Member at Large MSCF |
| Courtney Sugarman | Early Start CT Public Schools Program - Edgewood Pre-K Academy |
| Peter Kelley | City Council |
| Melissa Mendez | Wheeler Health, Healthcare Provider |
| Jennifer St. John | Parent Cabinet |
| Kaitlyn Rondeau | Health Care Provider WIC |
| Kara Singleton | Wheeler Health, One Hope Street |
| Donna Koser | United Way |
| Vacant |
Contact Donna Osuch, BECC Liaison for more information: donnaosuch@bristolct.gov
School Readiness Committees
Health Committee
MEETING DATES:
September-June, Second Tuesday of each month, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm on Zoom.
Chairpersons:
Stephanie Daniele and Leo Suazo
GOALS:
1) To promote awareness and education of healthier eating and healthier lifestyle, for a healthier community; 2) To raise awareness and promote the prevention of childhood obesity.
Infant and Toddler committee
MEETING DATES:
September - June, Third Tuesday of the month, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm on Zoom
Chairpersons:
Maegan Adams and Michelle Herens
GOALS:
1) Support creation of developmentally appropriate non-competitive activities for very young children; 2) Focus on new mothers in the community and provide education, information and support (including maternal depression screening).
OUTREACH COMMITTEE
MEETING DATES:
Quarterly on Zoom - please email Donna Koser if interested in joining.
Chairpersons:
Jennifer St. John
GOALS:
1) Raise awareness and promote activities of Bristol Early Childhood Alliance and Bristol School Readiness Council; 2) Plan Family Fund Day for June 2023.
Transition To Kindergarten Committee
MEETING DATES:
September - June, Third Monday of the month, 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm on Zoom
Co-Chairpersons:
Christina Macioci and Courtney Sugarman
GOALS:
1) To make transition to Kindergarten as seamless as possible for families and children; 2) To ensure kindergarten readiness is a community investment.
Contact Donna Osuch, BECC Liaison for more information: donnaosuch@bristolct.gov