Managing Children's Services Committee

Charge

To identify best practices and emerging trends as they relate to management of children's services; to determine if these ideas and issues are being addressed by other divisions or committees and to work cooperatively to initiate and further support related educational opportunities and professional development. Topics of interest may be referred to the committee by the ALSC Board, other ALSC committees, or by the membership.

Roster

Ann Schwab (Chair, July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2014)
Kendra Lu Jones (Member, July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2015)
Kiera Parrott (Member, July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2015)
Shelley Sutherland (Member, July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2015)
Dr. Timothy R. Wadham (Member, July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014)
Ms. Claudia Wayland (Member, July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2015)
Ms. Sally Weegar (Member, July 1, 2013, to January 15, 2014)
Ms. Kate Capps (Virtual Member, July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014)
Ms. Lori Faust (Virtual Member, July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014)
Mrs. Meg E. Smith (Virtual Member, July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014)
Marie Town (Virtual Member, July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014)
Kay M. Weisman (Consultant, July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014)

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Composition

The Managing Children's Services Committee consists of two co-chairs, appointed in alternating years, plus eight members appointed from the ALSC membership at large, plus one LLAMA liaison, all of whom function virtually, serving 2-year terms. (2 co-chairs + 8 members + 1 LLAMA liaison)

Origin

Established in 1990 at the request of the ALSC Board of Directors.

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