Task Force Charge: 
1)  To estimate the cost to implement a comprehensive early childhood system,
      which has programs and services in all four domains of early childhood
      (health, mental health, parent support and early literacy) as well as wrap around
      services such as transportation, developmental screenings, and access to
      mental health consultation.
2)  Define what is meant by 'affordable' early care and education.

Membership:
A group of local finance experts from Boulder County as well as from Colorado are being identified to serve on the Finance Task Force.  These individuals have expertise in:  child care and early education costs, local economic conditions and future projections, state economic conditions and forecasts, as well as financing strategies.

Andrew Brodsky, Senior Associate, Augenblick, Palaich, and Associates
Steve Callendar, Executive Director, Boulder Day Nursery Association
Stephen Heiling, Management Consultant
Suzanne Helburn, Professor Emerita of Economics, University of Colorado
Alex Medler, Vice President of Policy and Research, National Association of Charter School Authorizers
John Morris, Professor Emeritus of Economics, University of Colorado
Amber Muir, Data Quality Coordinator, St. Vrain Valley School District
Karen Roney, Director of Community Services, City of Longmont
Bill Sutter, Director of Budget Services, Boulder Valley School District
Bill Unger, Vice President of Finance, Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corporation
Wendy Watson, Technical Assistance Coordinator, Early Childhood Councils, Colorado Dept. of Human Services

Timetable:
The Task Force was convened in August of 2009 and has completed their work in October 2010 by making recommendations to the ECCBC Board of Directors.  In December 2010, at their annual strategic planning retreat, the Board will determine what the ‘next steps’ are in the development, funding and implementation of the comprehensive early childhood system for Boulder County.