Delaware Code Title 14. Education § 1703A. Extended Learning Opportunities Subcommittee

(1) Research national and local trends and best practices in extended learning programs and services and recommend new public policy that aligns with that research.

(2) Develop program standards and suggest funding protocols.

(3) Establish standards for program performance and evaluation.

(4) Make regular recommendations regarding coordination of services among different stakeholders, especially with organizations and programs providing early childhood services.

(5) Submit a yearly summary of its recommendations to the IRMC to include in its annual report under § 1703(n)(5)b of this title.

(1) The following members shall serve by virtue of their position and may designate a person to serve in their stead and at their pleasure:

(2) The Delaware After School Network Director, appointed by the Governor.

(3) A representative of a nonprofit afterschool program provider, appointed by the Governor.

(4) A representative of a private afterschool program provider, appointed by the Governor.

(5) A representative of a summer program provider, appointed by the Governor.

(6) A school district superintendent, appointed by the Governor.

(7) A representative for elementary school teachers, appointed by the President of the Delaware State Education Association.

(8) A representative for secondary school teachers, appointed by the President of the Delaware State Education Association.

(9) Four members of the public, who shall be appointed by the Governor.

(10) A representative of the Charter School community, appointed by the Delaware Charter School Network.

(11) A representative of the Governor's Advisory Council on Exceptional Children, appointed by the Chair of the GACEC.

(12) A licensed provider that services children who are not yet kindergarten age or school age, appointed by the Governor.

(13) Two principals--1 elementary and 1 secondary--appointed by the Delaware Association of School Administrators.

(d) Terms of appointed members;  chairperson.--(1) Each appointed member shall be appointed to serve a term of up to 2 years.  Members shall be appointed for staggered terms, so that no more than half of the appointed members' terms expire in any 1 calendar year.  Appointed members are eligible for reappointment.

(2) From the members, set forth in paragraphs (c)(2) through (13) of this section, there shall be a chairperson of the subcommittee who shall be appointed by the Governor and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.  The chairperson shall guide the administration of the subcommittee by supervising the preparation and distribution of meeting notices, agendas, minutes, correspondence, and reports of the subcommittee.