Governing Board Meeting MINUTES
220 Sycamore Street, Suite 200
Red Bluff, CA 96080
March 27, 2013
12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Beverly Grace, Governing Board Chairperson, brought the March 2013 Governing Board meeting to order at 12:15 p.m.
1. ATTENDANCE
Members in attendance: Beverly Grace, Melinda Casey, Spirit Kuhn
Members that were missed: Marianne Willard, Angel Mason, Teresa Curiel, Barbara Miller
A quorum was not met. Therefore we have requested that absent board members vote electronically as appropriate.
Staff: Tori Prest, Paige Davison, Kelly May, Rosie Flores-Wilfong, Jennifer Torres, Beth Janes, Miguel Garnica, Brian Heese
Guests: none
Beverly welcomed everyone and introductions were made.
2. NCCDI MISSION MOMENT
Brian shared a booklet from the Office of Head Start entitled “Faces of Head Start”. It is filled with good information regarding how Head Start and Early Head Start impacts children and families and the class room environments and quality of teaching staff.
The management team is reviewing videos from the Fish Philosophy Leadership video series called “Start With Me”. It encourages management to really look at themselves to be a better work team member and how to be accountable to each other and set the example for all other staff.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES**(3 minutes)
*Approval of February 27, 2013 Governing Board Minutes – Beverly Grace made a motion to approve the February minutes, Melinda seconded; motion carried pending one vote. Marianne Willard and Teresa Curiel voted via email to approve.
4. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
Nothing at this time.
5. REVIEW PLANNING CYCLE CALENDAR
Nothing at this time.
6. ACTION ITEMS**
*Monitoring Update – Tori requested that the EHS DRDP-IT/School Readiness Goals Second Assessment Update be tabled until the April meeting due to lack of quorum.
*Grant Certification Update- 2013/2014 Program Options – Brian presented the 2013/2014 Program Options and other program changes that will take effect September 1, 2013. Beverly Grace made a motion to approve the Grant Certification Update for the 2013-2014 school year, Spirit Kuhn seconded, motion carried pending one vote. Marianne Willard and Teresa Curiel voted via email to approve.
*2013-2014 Sequestration cuts– Brian shared the proposed changes to our Head Start and Early Head Start programs due to the sequestration budget cuts. Melinda Casey made a motion to approve the changes to the Head Start and Early Head Start program budgets for the 2013-2014 school year, Spirit Kuhn seconded; motion carried pending one vote. Marianne Willard and Teresa Curiel voted via email to approve.
7. RETIREMENT PLAN COMMITTEE REPORT
Brian reviewed the Retirement Plan Committee Meeting Agenda that was held on March 26, 2013 and explained that Matt Etzler will be meeting with staff regularly.
8. FISCAL REPORT
Kelly May, Chief Fiscal Officer, gave the Fiscal Report. She explained expenditures in the check register, and credit card statement. The Fiscal Narrative and February financial statements were presented. Spirit Kuhn made a motion to approve the fiscal report, Melinda Casey seconded, the motion carried pending one vote. Marianne Willard and Teresa Curiel voted via email to approve.
Kelly’s written report is included for your review.
9. SERVICE AREA REPORTS
*Education & Disability Report: Rosie’s written report is included for your review.
*Health, Safety, Nutrition & Home Based Report: Paige’s written report is included in the packet for your review.
*Family and Community Partnerships/Early Head Start Report: Tori’s written report is included for your review.
*Parent /Father Engagement Report: Mike’s written report is included in the packet for your review.
*Personnel Report: Ashley’s written report is included for your review.
10. CORRESPONDENCE/ANNOUNCEMENTS -
Office of Head Start/Regional Office – sequestration information.
Office of Inspector General – Audit review 2010-2011 had no findings.
11. POLICY COUNCIL REPORT
Melinda Casey gave report of the Policy Council meeting.
12. COMMUNITY AWARENESS INFORMATION
First 5 Tehama is moving their office to the Pine Street Center in Red Bluff. Being more centrally located will be a positive change.
13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
No hay en esté momento.
14. NEW BUSINESS
No hay en esté momento.
15. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Soccer Leagues will start soon and the Read-A-Thon is in full swing.
16. CLOSED SESSION
*Open Session Report – *Open Session Report – Nothing to report at this time.
17. ADJOURNMENT
Beverly Grace, Chairperson, adjourned the meeting at 1 p.m.
Submitted by,
Beth Janes
Administrative Assistant
Governing Board meetings are usually held on the 4th Wednesday of each month.
THE NEXT MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR: Wednesday, April 24, 2013
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