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Kids First Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
Friday, January 11th, 2019 – 11:30 – 1:30
In attendance: Chad Schmit, Stefan Reveal, Rebecca Pascal, Kristen Tullar, Linda Consuegra, Margaret
Clement, Beth Cashden, Shirley Ritter, and Nancy Nichols
• Aspen Family Connection – Shirley shared information about Aspen Family Connection and asked the
board members to look over the materials they intend to use as outreach for families with young children
and follow up with any feedback they may have for Aspen Family Connections.
• KFAB and Aspen City Council work session – Kids First Advisory board reviewed and practiced their
presentation for Aspen City Council meeting on Tuesday January 15th, 2019.
• Little Red Schoolhouse update – Shirley has been working with the Director at Little Red Schoolhouse.
Shirley recently attended Little Red Schoolhouse’s board meeting, she reviewed with the Kids First
Advisory Board and discussed the meeting. At the meeting Little Red Schoolhouse Board reviewed the
financial issues and has agreed to continue to work on accurate 2018 reports, then begin to work on 2019
budget, and to have a plan for moving forward, including a fund-raising plan. Shirley will continue to
work with Little Red Schoolhouse staff and accountant.
Next meetings: - Kids First Advisory Board
Friday, February 1
Friday, March 1
Friday, April 5
Friday, May 2/3?
Capacity expansion questions based on feasibility work
1. How does Kids First feel about funding a different level of quality?
2. Should we be funding wider or deeper?