About St. Gabriel
Our Board
Dedicated parents and community members volunteering their experience for the whole St. Gabriel community.
Community-led governance
Our Board of Directors makes sound business decisions and oversees the financial and business affairs of the non-profit organization, always acting in the best interests of children and families.
The Board meets monthly for approximately two to three hours. Committee work may require additional time, with ongoing support and resources for new and experienced members.
Make a meaningful difference
Parents are welcome to attend meetings as guests, become members or seek a Board role. Voting positions include Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer and Board Members. The Executive Director and Assistant Director serve as non-voting members.
Call Executive Director Rosanna Lacalamita-Masci at 905-850-3358 to learn more about contributing your skills and perspective.
Voting Members
Chair
Chairs Board Meetings and AGM, represents the childcare centre at public or official functions, assists the Executive Director as required, ensures that the various committees of the board are operational and functioning in accordance with their Terms of Reference, and may be asked to perform other duties from time to time as determined by the Board of Directors.
Vice Chair
The Vice-Chair shall have all the powers and perform all the duties of the President in the absence or inability or refusal to act of the President, and shall perform any other duties assigned by the President and/or the Board of Directors.
Secretary
Attends all Board Meetings and is the custodian and taker of Board minutes of the corporation, and performs such other duties as required.
Treasurer
Is the Chair of the Finance committee and is responsible to ensure the books of account and accounting records of the corporation required to be kept by the provisions of the Corporations Act are up to date and in good order. The Treasurer submits a financial report at each Board Meeting, liaises with the HR Committee Chair regarding salary scales, increases and benefit package reviews, submits an annual financial report to the Board and the corporation, assists the Executive Director in preparing the annual budget, and ensures that all bills are paid, fee payments are received, and the accuracy and currency of all bank records.
Board Members
Board Member, Human Resources Committee Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Non-Voting Members
Executive Director
Assistant Director