AUDUBON AREA HEAD START

POLICY COUNCIL MEETING

August 20, 1996

Minutes

The AAHS Policy Council met at the Golden Corral in Henderson on August 20, 1996. The meeting was called to order at 10:30 a.m. by Rev. Floyd Johns. Vicki Ratcliffe made a motion to dispense with roll call. Rev. Marsiglio seconded the motion; motion carried. A quorum was present

Approval of Minutes:

Marilyn McQuillen made a motion to approve the Minutes from the last meeting. Rev. Marsiglio seconded the motion; motion carried.

Approval of Agenda:

Jene Reinick made a motion to approve the Agenda. Shirley Sutherlin seconded the motion; motion carried.

Old Business:

1. By-Laws: Carol explained the changes that were made to the By-Laws. Dwight Jackson made a motion to accept/approve the changes as were made. Tammy Wynn seconded the motion; motion carried.

Committee Reports:

1. Personnel Committee. Shirley Sutherlin gave the report from the meeting. Jene Reinick made a motion to accept the report. Marilyn McQuillen seconded the motion; motion carried. The report was received and filed for the record.

2. Screening & Selection Committee: Marian Simpson gave the report for this committee. She explained the process used for selecting the Head Start children. This report was received and filed for record.

New Business:

1. Policy & Procedure Revisions: Aubrey explained that some major changes have taken place this year in the Head Start Policy and Procedure Manuals. Committees were set up to revise each section and a representative from each committee will be presenting these to the Council. Presenters were as follows:

Marian Simpson - Computer

Jody Cobb - Personnel & Finance

Michelle Smith - Transportation, Facilities, and Nutrition

Donna Newman - Disabilities

Sandy Martin - Social Services

Margaret Bailey - Education

Donna Roby - Health

Carol Krampe - Parent Involvement

Each representative went over the major changes that were made to the sections and any new procedures that were added. Aubrey thanked the council for their patience while these were presented. Jene Reinick made a motion to accept/approve the changes/additions. Shirley Sutherlin seconded the motion; motion carried.

2. September Recognition Meeting. The September meeting will be held in Owensboro at the Audubon Area Central Office at 1800 West 4th Street. Personnel Committee will meet at 10:00 a.m. with the regular council meeting at 10:30 a.m.

Budget Report:

Aubrey explained that Audubon was selected as an Early Head Start recipient. This grant will serve Seventy-five children 0-3 years of age. Jene Reinick made a motion to accept the budget. Vicki Ratcliffe seconded the motion; motion carried.

Forum - Open Discussion - Questions & Answers:

Shirley Sutherlin expressed her appreciation of all the good work that Head Start does.

Adjournment:

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.