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.

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Roster

Alexandra Bell

(Co-Chair, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)

Robin L. Gibson

(Co-Chair, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)

Mrs. Kathy Dejnowski

(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)

Rachee Fagg

(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)

Sarah Flathman

(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)

Kate N. Guynn

(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)

Marybeth Kozikowski

(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)

Lisa Mulvenna

(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)

Patricia Rua-Bashir

(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)

Emily Victoria Snodgrass

(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)

Dr. Tess Prendergast

(Consultant, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)

Sarah Polen

(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2030)

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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.

Staff Liaison

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