Community Connection Nominations
We welcome all nominations and strive to create a diverse and balanced roster of applicants that accurately represents our school’s demographic. Our goal is to see that every parent has a voice on The Wild Community Connection and is given the chance to become actively involved in enriching the educational opportunities at our school. Nominations can be submitted by filling out the Wild Community Connection Nomination Form below. You may nominate as many candidates as you choose; however, you must use a separate form for each recommendation.
The Nominating Committee (including the Head of School, Teacher Representative(s) and past executive members) accepts nominations in September for that year’s Wild Community Connection. Executive members will be chosen by the committee from candidates who have submitted application forms and those who have been nominated.
WILD COMMUNITY CONNECTION STRUCTURE
The Wild Community Connection (WCC) executive along with the help of a volunteer subcommittee will carry out their titled duties and lead the volunteers in the areas of community, communication, enrichment, social outreach and fundraising.
Each position on the WCC Executive is for one year. All positions are unpaid volunteer positions. If more than one person applies for a position an election will be held.
WCC EXECUTIVE POSITIONS: Chair, Secretary Treasurer, General Directors (3), Past Executive Member
CHAIR (1 voting position): The Chair is the only position that is a two-year term. It is preferable that the chair has been in the school for at least one and on the WCC for at least one year but not mandatory. This position is responsible for ensuring things continually move forward from the perspective of the WCC. They will oversee all happenings from the WCC's point of view. They will ensure all expectations are agreed upon at the beginning of the year so the WCC can implement their goals early and work to meet their objectives over the course of the school year.
The WCC Chair is responsible for setting meeting agendas and dates, chairing meetings, answering WCC emails, and communicating to the school body of WCC events via email/Class Dojo when necessary. The Chair is the liaison between the TOS Board, the Head of School, the faculty and TOS families.
The WCC Chair is one of the check signors responsible for assisting the treasurer in money management.
SECRETARY TREASURER (1 voting position): This position is responsible for setting General Meeting agendas and recording meeting minutes (or finding a replacement to do so). They are responsible for sharing minutes from the WCC Parent/Caregiver meetings via email or Class Dojo.
They will manage the WCC bank account and will be one of the two check signers on the account. They will maintain detailed, written financial statements, including records of all receipts and disbursements on behalf of the WCC, and manage all banking affairs.
The Secretary/Treasurer position is responsible for sharing financial reports at the WCC General meetings.
GENERAL DIRECTOR (3 voting positions): It is recommended that at least one General Director be from the primary division and one General Director be from the senior division. This is not mandatory but highly recommended to make sure all grades have representation. The General Director position will serve on the WCC Executive and assume various responsibilities. At the start of the term, the WCC Chair along with the General Directors will decide the roles and responsibilities of each director. Some of these roles and responsibilities will include events throughout the school year that will enrich our students and families. The Chair along with the General Directors will focus on fostering the ‘school community’ atmosphere, welcoming new and returning families to the school. Events may include ‘Welcome Back BBQ, Evening Parent Mixer ect.
PAST EXECUTIVE MEMBER (1 non-voting position): This position will be held by the previous or past WCC Chair. They will be a "behind the scenes" role and not an active executive vote. They will assist the new chair where needed with guidance, advice and experience from the previous year. Involvement will likely decrease in the second half of the year as the new chair becomes more grounded in their roles.
VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE: This will be a subcommittee of individuals interested in being active volunteers in the areas of events, social planning or fundraising during the school year. It will provide the executive with a list of contacts to reach out to throughout the school year when volunteers are needed.