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February 27, 2003
Roll Call:
Bob Murphy called the Head Start Governing Board meeting to order.
Board Members Present: Chair, Bob Murphy and Jackie Herbst
Staff Present: Sharon Keith and Tami Fischer
Information Only
2003 HHS Poverty Guidelines - The guidelines reflect the maximum amount families can make to be income eligible for the Head Start program. 10% of the enrolled children can be from over income families; currently we have 2 children who are over income.
131 families are participating in the program currently. There is a waiting list for the program. Enrollment and support staff processed 700 applications last year for this school year. 221 of those families were eligible for the Head Start program.
President Bush wants to move Head Start out of Health and Human Services and into the Department of Education. If that does happen it will be the decision of the individual States on how the programs are run. President Bush's proposal would shift the focus of the Head Start Program to be primarily literacy based.
The proposed changes could change the way we work with children and families. Much of what Head Start does is the family support piece. The parents truly are not at a place to be on their own. They need to have other supports in place and other resources available for them and their families. Health and dental services would also be in questions, depending on what each state's decisions would be on their Head Start programs.
(Bob Murphy wants the record to reflect the presence of Ray Elliott.) All board members of the Head Start Governing Board are now all present and accounted for.
PIR
Sharon distributed the PIR report and there was some discussion with staff
and board.
Review and approval of the January meeting minutes
A motion was made by Jackie Herbst, seconded by Ray Elliott that the minutes of the January 27, 2003 Head Start Governing Board meeting be approved as written. The vote of the board was as follows:
Bob Murphy :aye
Ray Elliott :aye
Jackie Herbst :aye
The motion carried.
Review and approval of the Goals and Objectives and Program Planning Time Table for 2003-2004
Sharon Keith requested approval of the Head Start Goals and Objectives and Program Planning Time Table for 2003-2004 as written.
A motion was made by Ray Elliott, seconded by Jackie Herbst to review and approve
the Head Start Goals and Objectives and Program Planning Time Table for 2003-2004.
The vote of the board was as follows:
Bob Murphy :aye
Ray Elliott :aye
Jackie Herbst :aye
The motion carried.
Review and Approval of Supplemental Grant Application
Sharon Keith requested approval of the Supplemental Grant Application. Board member, Bob Murphy asked what qualifies the event for a supplemental grant. The supplemental request was submitted after the initial application to replace funds spent on a federally required national conference to Washington, DC., which two staff members attended.
A motion was made by Ray Elliott and seconded by Jackie Herbst that the Review and Approval of the Supplemental Grant Application be approved as submitted. The vote of the board was as follows:
Bob Murphy :aye
Ray Elliott :aye
Jackie Herbst :aye
The motion carried.
Request to approval Continuation Grant
Sharon Keith presented the board with new numbers on the budget and then requested approval by the board. Some discussion took place regarding the goals of the continuation grant.
Sharon clarified PA22 and PA20 for the board. PA22 is program funds and PA20 is training and technical assistance. The two funds are specific to each account and cannot be used in any other capacity.
A motion was made by Ray Elliott seconded by Jackie Herbst that the approval of the Continuation Grant be approved as submitted. The vote of the board was as follows:
Bob Murphy :aye
Ray Elliott :aye
Jackie Herbst :aye
The motion carried.
Next Meeting Date
The next scheduled meeting of the Head Start Governing Board will be May 22, 2003 at 5:30 p.m.
Tami and Sharon will let the board members know when the next home meetings are scheduled and arrange a tour or opportunities for board members to attend.
Policy Council meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
Meeting adjourned at 6:37 p.m.
Bob Murphy-Chair
Ray Elliott-Vice Chair
Jackie Herbst-Secretary
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