Program Governance

Flowers Early Learning is a 501C3 corporation that has an active Policy Council elected by the program parents. This group has decision making power regarding many aspects of the program, and reviews budgets, grants, and policies. Policy Council members hold two seats on the board of directors. If you have any questions, or are interested in joining our Policy Council, please contact Ivette Bucio our Communications and Engagement Coordinator.

Policy Council Members for our 24-25 school year

  • Kahli Lorenz (Cassopolis) – Chair
  • Mary-alice Wirick (Niles) – Vice Chair
  • Hailey Marbut (Bangor) – Secretary
  • Sydney Whittker (Watervliet) – Treasurer
  • Amelia Espinosa (Bangor)
  • Ariana Blaylock (DEC)
  • Berlisha Lamar (DEC)
  • Sarah Newman (Decatur)
  • Kelsey Warner (Dowagiac)
  • Kyra Kasiewicz (Gobles)
  • Megan Mallory (Mattawan)
  • Khyra Kimble (Millburg)
  • Kieshazsa Davis (Millburg)
  • Amanda Simpson (New Buffalo)
  • Kristen Survoy (New Buffalo)
  • Katherine Arnett (Paw Paw)
  • Samantha Litaker (SMC)
  • Heidi Wickham (South Haven)
  • Mellody Buzalski – Community Member
  • Sherry Bennett – Community Member

Upcoming Policy Council Meetings

All Meetings will be in person on Wednesdays at 5:30 PM.

Policy Council Meetings

August 2023

Minutes

September 2023

Minutes

October 2023

Minutes

November 2023

Minutes

December 2023

No Meeting

January 2023

No Meeting

February 2024

Minutes

March 2023

Minutes

April  2023

Minutes

May 2022 

Minutes

June 2023

Minutes

July 2023

No Meeting