Our Committee
The day to day management of Grange Road Kindergarten is run by a voluntary Committee of Management made up of current parents. Bayside City Council owns the property, with the 4 year old and 3 year old programs receiving 15 hours of funding from the Department of Education and Training (DET). Please note fees apply to kinder programs over 15 hours per week and our extended care program.
Download Committee of Management Positions
Some of the committee’s responsibilities are:
- Ensuring that GRK meets appropriate statutory requirements;
- Staff recruitment;
- Managing finances;
- Maintaining buildings, gardens and equipment;
- Co-ordinating enrolments;
- Co-ordinating social activities
- Management Structure
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| President | Natalie Mariniello |
| Vice President | vacant |
| Secretary | Lucy Haddad |
| Treasurer | Hannah Jeffers |
| HR Advisor | Tina Gjeloshi |
| Reconciliation Action Plan Coordinator | vacant |
| Maintenance Coordinator | Lyn Johnston Barry Doyle |
| Events Coordinator | vacant |
| Events Sub-Committee | Clare Humphreys |
| Events Sub-Committee | Mel Carstein |
| Events Sub-Committee | Holly Thomas |
| Events Sub-Committee | Kellie Conlan |
| Working Bee Coordinator | Victoria & Aiden O'Farrell |
| Grants Coordinator | Fiona Smith |
| Blue Group Social/Fundraiser Reps | Rocio Valencio Emma Patterson |
| Yellow Group Social/Fundraiser Reps | Suzie Keey Emily Meehan |
| Red Group Social/Fundraiser Reps | Sarah Navarria Emma Cowland |
| Green Group Social/Fundraiser Reps | Megan O'Leary Clare Sundin |
| 3YO KinderPlus Rep | Barb Paldus |
| 4YO KinderPlus Rep | Emma Patterson |
The committee is elected by the parents at the Annual General Meeting which is usually held in November of each year. Meetings are held monthly (excluding January). Please note that whilst the Committee is involved in the day-to-day management of the kindergarten, active and enthusiastic support from all our parents is necessary for the successful and smooth running of the kinder. Grange Road Kindergarten also employs a part time administrator and bookkeeper who oversees the day-to-day operations of the kindergarten. The administrator and bookkeeper are available by contacting the kindergarten directly by email – admin@grangeroadkinder.org.au
Grange Road Kindergarten is registered as Children’s Services Centre Class 1 meeting the requirements of the Department of Education and Training (DET), the Children’s Services Regulations 2009, the Children’s Services Act 1996 and the policies and procedures of the service.