McDowellCounty Partnership for Children & Families, Inc.
Board of Directors Meeting
Meeting Minutes
March 17, 2010 12:30 p.m.
Little Siena Restaurant
The mission of the McDowell County Partnership for Children & Families, Inc. is to partner with the community to meet the needs of all the children and families in McDowellCounty.
Members Present:Tim Blenco, Sarah Buchanan, Joan Conway,Amanda Crisp, Phyllis Davis, Kris Edwards, Rebeccah Edwards, Peggy Freeman, Stephanie Goudreau, Jim Hamilton, Phillip Hardin, Allison Hollifield, Michael Lavender, Kristin Mart, Shaneah McCauley, Rhonda McFadden, Amy Moomaw, Jennifer Morgan, Sherri Owenby, Debra Pittman, Suzanne Rampey, Phillip Sealy, Ira Trollinger, and Ashley Wooten.
Members Absent: Chuck Aldridge, Michelle Boyles, Patti Briggs, Joy Griffith, Rita Hollifield, Robbin Johnson, Billy Martin, Jane Schroeder, Kim Welborn, and Bryan Wilson.
Others Present:Pat Bundy, Pam King, Abby Pittman, Caroline Rodier, Stephen Durham, and Alison Baldwin
A.Call to Order and Establish a Quorum – Phyllis Davis
Phyllis Davis called the meeting to order at __12:35______p.m. It is noted that a quorum was established.
In order to maintain a quorum, conflicted members will not leave the meeting during votes. Board members will recuse themselves from any discussion regarding the disbursement of funds where such disbursement presents a conflict of interest, or the appearance of a conflict, for the board member.
B.Welcome New Board Members Debra Pittman – Phyllis Davis
C.DSP Presentations – The Department of Social Services (DSS) Subsidy & Kris Edwards and Nurse Family Partnership (NFP)
D.Approval of 1/20/10 Board Meeting Minutes
Motion: To approve the 1/20/10 Board Meeting Minutes as written.
The following members must conflict out: None
Motion by:Tim Blenco
Second by: Allison Hollifield
All in favor: The motion carries
Any opposed: None opposed
E.Approval of February 2010 Financial Reports
(Administration, Program Evaluation, Services, Grants/Private Funds)
Motion: To approve the February 2010 Financial Reports as written.
The following members must conflict out: None
Motion by:Michael Lavender
Second by:Joan Conway
All in favor: The motion carries
Any opposed: None opposed
F.Program Evaluation/Coordination Reports* - Stephen Durham
(February 2010 Program Evaluation and Community Outreach Reports)
Committee Reports:
Nominating Committee – Kristin Mart
G.Approval of Board Member Resignation for Billy Martin (mandated Municipal Government Representative) to the Board of Directors
Motion: To approve the resignation of Billy Martin from the Board of Directors.
The following members must conflict out: None
Motion by:Rhonda McFadden
Second by:Peggy Freeman
All in favor: The motion carries
Any opposed: None opposed
H.Approval of Board Member Resignation for Patti Briggs (mandated Business Leader slot) to the Board of Directors
Motion: To approve the resignation of Patti Briggs from the Board of Directors.
The following members must conflict out: None
Motion by:Tim Blenco
Second by:Sherri Owenby
All in favor: The motion carries
Any opposed: None opposed
I.Approval of Board Member Resignation for Rita Hollifield (at-large slot) to the Board of Directors
Motion: To approve the resignation of Rita Hollifield from the Board of Directors.
The following members must conflict out: None
Motion by:Allison Hollifield
Second by:Dr. Ira Trollinger
All in favor: The motion carries
Any opposed: None opposed
J.Approval of new Board Member Nan Davis to the Board of Directors
Motion: To approve for Nan Davis to fill a vacant Business Leader board slot as recommended by the Nominating Committee.
The following members must conflict out: None
Motion by:Michael Lavender
Second by:Dr. Ira Trollinger
All in favor: The motion carries
Any opposed: None opposed
K.Development & Public Information Committee- Caroline Rodier for Joy Griffith
L.Task Force on the Transition to Kindergarten – Caroline Rodier forMichelle Boyles
M.Child Care Committee – Caroline Rodier for Jane Schroeder
N.Family & Community Committee – Shaneah McCauley
O.Health Committee – Jennifer Morgan
P.Annual Plan
Approval of FY 2010-2011 Annual Plan Submission to NCPC (Annual Plan items for review are posted in the “Board” section of the Partnership’s website at )
Motion: To approve the FY 2010-2011 Annual Plan Submission to NCPC as written with the following changes:
Family Resource Programs: Family Support “By June 30, 2011 teachers of FAST students will report a 15% increase in children’s pro social behaviors in the classroom based on FAST national program evaluation reports (Table 24)”
First Steps, change output from “30 Breastfeeding assessments” to “20 Breastfeeding assessments.”
Healthy Start, change output from “100 moms will be screened” to “65 moms will be screened.”
The following members must conflict out:Dr. Joan Conway, Rebeccah Edwards, Peggy Freeman, Phillip Hardin, Michael Lavender, Shaneah McCauley, Rhonda McFadden, Amy Moomaw, Jennifer Morgan, Sherri Owenby, Suzanne Rampey, Dr. Ira Trollinger, and Ashley Wooten.
Motion: Jim Hamilton
Second: Sarah Buchanan
All in favor: The motion carries
Any opposed: None opposed
Approval of Health Committee and Executive Committee recommendations to expand eligibility of Healthy Smiles for Preschoolers Dental Fund to children birth to age 18 and change the name to Healthy Smiles Dental Fund.
Motion: To expand eligibility of Healthy Smiles for Preschoolers Dental Fund to children birth to age 18 and change the name to Healthy Smiles Dental Fund.
The following members must conflict out: None
Motion: Peggy Freeman
Second: Amanda Crisp
All in favor: The motion carries
Any opposed: None opposed
Q.Executive Committee Report – Phyllis Davis/Stephanie Goudreau
Motion: To select PBIS Criteria for FY 2010-11 as written.
The following members must conflict out: None
Motion: Dr. Ira Trollinger
Second: Joan Conway
All in favor: The motion carries
Any opposed: None opposed
R.Executive Director’s Report* – Caroline Rodier
S.Adjournment – Phyllis Davisannounced the meeting adjourned
The next board meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 19th at 12:30 p.m. at Little Siena. Please pay on your way out and don’t forget to leave a tip.
The meeting wasadjourned at ______2:00______p.m.
Minutes Submitted by: ______Date: 3/17/10_____
Alison Baldwin, Administrative Assistant
Minutes Approved by: ______Date:______
Phyllis Davis, Board Chair
Minutes Approved by the Board of Directors Date: ______
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