Grand Island Cooperative Nursery School
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​Meet the team,
Join our Board,
Get involved!

Our school board is comprised of our Director, three teachers, and volunteer parents. This is a great way to be involved with both the business and educational aspects of our school. By volunteering on the board you fulfill your cooperative commitment for the year. Responsibilities include monthly meetings along with individual tasks that require completion between the meetings.
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2024-2025 Board Members:

Director- Courtney Mohr, [email protected]

President
-Jessica Wilkinson, [email protected]

Vice President- Bri Matrak 

Financial Secretary - Luisa Zippier, [email protected]

Recording Secretary- Ashley Ackendorf

Treasurer - Alicia Meaney

Participation Coordinator - Natale Lange

Corresponding/Communications Secretary - Mary Garcia

Ways & Means/Fundraising- Jackie DenBeste & Kate Black
How We Serve:

  • DIRECTOR–Oversees the operations of GICNS. Maintains compliance with NYS.
  • PRESIDENT– Prepares the agenda and runs the monthly board meeting and makes sure tasks are completed in a timely manner. The President is the contact person for any questions regarding the school.
  • VICE PRESIDENT – Manages applications and enrollment, fills open spots throughout the year.  Fills in for President when absent.
  • RECORDING SECRETARY – Takes the minutes for all meetings and creates task lists.
  • FINANCIAL SECRETARY – Responsible for all monies coming into the school (tuition, fundraising, etc.) and works with the Treasurer on budget.
  • TREASURER – Responsible for all outgoing monies for the school (teacher’s salary, rent, bills, etc.) and works with the Financial Secretary on budget.
  • PARTICIPATION COORDINATOR– Creates the parent participation calendar for the year and updates the cooperative commitment board, keeping track of all the stars parents earn by volunteering.
  • COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR/CORRESPONDING CHAIRMAN– Creates the newsletter and updates the bulletin board in the hallway; Updates the website and social media and takes care of advertising.
  • WAYS AND MEANS/FUNDRAISING– In charge of fundraising and the fundraising committees. Coordinates events for the school (Family Fun Day, Breakfast with Santa, etc.)​
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  • Home
    • About
    • Teachers
    • Board
    • History
    • Bylaws
  • Links & Info
    • Shop
    • Forms
    • Health & Vaccinations
    • Fundraising
  • ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • Calendar & Events
    • Participation
  • Classes
    • 3s & 4s Programs
    • Daily Routine
    • Photo Gallery
    • Contact
  • Apply