AUDUBON AREA HEAD START
POLICY COUNCIL MEETING
September 15, 1997

MINUTES

The AAHS Policy Council met at Audubon Area Community Services, Inc. in Madisonville on September 15, 1997. The meeting was called to order at 10:30 a.m. by Rhondalyn Randolph, Chairperson.

Kenneth Johnson made a motion to dispense with roll call. Al Morrell seconded the motion; motion carried. A quorum was present.

Approval of Minutes:

Roger Marsiglio made a motion to approve the Minutes from the last meeting. Deborah Wilson seconded the motion; motion carried.

Approval of Agenda:

Rhonda Rowan made a motion to approve the Agenda. Pat James seconded the motion; motion carried.

Old Business:

Aubrey Nehring reported on the Expansion Grant. This report was received and filed for the record.

Committee Reports:

Personnel Committee: Pat Barnes gave report of Personnel Committee noting hirings and terminations as noted in the list provided to all Policy Council members. There were 33 new hires, large number due to the first of the school year, and 16 terminations, all voluntary. Members discussed being able to attend Interviews. This discussion was tabled until the new council is set and a By-Laws Committee meeting is held and it is put into the By-Laws.

Al Morrell made a motion to approve the hirings and terminations. Deborah Wilson seconded the motion; motion carried.

New Business:

Awards were given at today's meeting for participation on the Policy Council. The awards were given out in the following categories: Perfect Attendance, Outstanding Attendance, Policy Council Participation, Leaving Policy Council after Three Years Served, and Awards to the Officers. Aubrey thanked everyone for their participation on this year's council.

Carol Krampe talked about the Policy Council Retreat being held at the Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park on October 20th & 21st. Carol went over what all takes place at the retreat and that all three of the representatives from a county should attend.

Director's, Budget, and Coordinators' Reports:

Aubrey gave a verbal report on what has been taking place in the program. Aubrey presented at a training in Nashville and did a computer training in Atlanta for the Specially Funded Cluster Coordinators. Vicki Ratcliffe and Aubrey attended a Management Meeting in Lexington. Aubrey will also be going through Leadership Owensboro this year.

Roger Marsiglio made a motion that we accept/approve the Director's, Budget, and Coordinators' reports as given. Kenneth Johnson seconded the motion; motion carried.

Forum - Open Discussion - Questions & Answers:

Questions were raised about subs on the Policy Council. Aubrey stated that under the new By-Laws, substitutes can serve on Policy Council.

Rhondalyn Randolph expressed her appreciation for being allowed to serve as the Policy Council Chairperson.

Adjournment:

Kenneth Johnson made a motion to adjourn. Kemberly Teal seconded the motion; motion carried.