The Audubon Area Head Start Policy Council met at the Country Cupboard Restaurant in Madisonville on January 20, 1998. The meeting was called to order at 10:30 a.m. by Vickie Ratcliffe, Chairperson. Al Morrell made a motion to dispense with roll. Pamela Bolen seconded the motion; motion carried. A quorum was present.

Sallie Mummert made a motion to approve the minutes from the last meeting. Angela Armour seconded the motion; motion carried.

Corrections to the Agenda: Added Even Start Grant under Old Business; moved Approval of Internal Dispute Resolution to the Executive Committee Report; and added NHSA Announcement to the New Business. Joyce Sutton made a motion to accept the agenda with these corrections. Nana Cobb seconded the motion; motion carried.

Review of Head Start Management System: Aubrey discussed the changes and new roles involved in the New Head Start Management System. He briefly went over key planning assumptions, goals, and structural design. Local Area Manager will be given incentives to further education and obtain bachelor degrees. This is submitted to Policy Council for approval. Motion to accept was made by Greg Baize. Al Morrell seconded the motion; motion carried.

Eligibility Priority Criteria and Selection Policy: Kim Gray made a motion to accept the policy. Pam Gardner seconded the motion; motion carried.

Even Start Grant: Aubrey gave a brief report on the Even Start Program, which is the Adult Literacy Council. Aubrey explained that the grants have been postponed for this year. He stated that we would apply for direct grant next year. This report was received and filed for the record.

Personnel Committee: Lisa Kendall went over the list of new hires and resignations. Lisa made a motion to accept the new hires and terminations. Pam Gardner seconded the motion; motion carried.

By-Laws Committee: Suzanne Hays noted how the committee structure would be changed due to the changing of management. This report was received and filed for the record.

Executive Committee: Pat Barnes went over the Internal Dispute Resolution and Procedure Policy. Pat made a motion to accept the new policy. Al Morrell seconded the motion; motion carried. Aubrey went over briefly why the Board accepted this policy. The purpose of this is if there is an instance in which a program comes to a stand still because the Board approves something and the Policy Council rebuts it, there can be disagreements between the two as long as communication stays open.

National Head Start Announcement: Aubrey announced that the Policy Council officers would be attending the National Head Start Conference in Seattle, Washington in April. This report was received and filed for the record.

Joyce Sutton made a motion to accept the Directors and Budget report. Greg Baize seconded the motion; motion carried. The coordinators reports were received and filed for the record.

Carol announced all further meetings would be held at the Country Cupboard due to the closing of Brother’s Restaurant. The next meeting will be held on the 3^rd Tuesday of March.

Hopkins County PCA asked why parent groups cannot go out of state or stay overnight for parent field trips. Carol answered that it is due to the costs and that every parent has the right to attend whether they helped plan it, raise money for it or regardless. Aubrey responded, supporting Carol’s statement.

Angela Armour brought up the fact that at the last meeting Crittenden County asked for a new vehicle for their center. Aubrey stated that we are doing a survey and then will re-distribute the vehicles.

Christian County: How long will the Free to Grow Grant be in Christian County. Suzanne Hays stated that the grant will end in April 1999, but the Specialist and Community Coalition will continue.

David Flack made a motion the meeting be adjourned. Greg Baize seconded the motion; motion carried.