Community Services of Northeast Texas, Inc.
Head Start
Policy Council Meeting
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 9:15 am
Linden Administrative Offices
304 East Houston
Linden, Texas

CALL TO ASSEMBLY

Please rise.

Pledge of Allegiance (US) – I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

 Pledge of Allegiance (TX) – Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible. 

Community Action Promise - Community Action changes people's lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to Helping People Help themselves and each other. 

        Our CSNT Mission – CSNT applies all available strategies enabling Northeast Texas families to lead improved, empowered, and self-reliant lives. 

Our Head Start Vision – To provide a system of education and encouragement which results in school-readiness for young children and their families.

 Invocation

 1.         Call Meeting to Order
2.         Recognize New Policy Council Members
3.         Establishment of Quorum
4.         Approval of Agenda
5.         Approval of Minutes for March 28, 2018
6.         Presentations
            A.       Daingerfield/Hughes Springs Head Start                                            Natash White
            B.       Training - Head Start Roles and Responsibilities                               Bernadette Harris
7.         Reports
    A.   Financial Report                                                             Shelley Mitchell
        a.    Head Start Financial Report April 2018
        b.    Credit Usage Report April 2018
        c.      CACFP Financial Report April 2018
    B.   Head Start Director Report                                           Bernadette Harris
        a.    Head Start Report April 2018
        b.    PIR Report April 2018
    C.  Executive Director Report                                            Dan Boyd
8.         Committee Reports
     A.        Appoint Committee Member(s)
9.         Action Items
    A.        Discuss and/or Approve 2018 Self-Assessment Report
    B.        Discuss and/or Approve $550 in Kitchen Supplies Line Item Head Start Grant #06CH7174/04 for the disposition of Kitchen Equipment less than $5,000 
    C.        Discuss and/or Approve ERSEA Committee Meeting Recommendations
                    a. Selection Criteria
                    b. Medical/Dental Home
                    c. Receipt of Handbook
                    d. Family Partnership Profile    
                    e. Family Outcomes
10.       Discussion Items
               None
11.       Audience Comments
12.       Executive Session
            A.  Personnel
                   1. New hires and terminations
Discussion with respect to any matter specifically made confidential by law or regulation.  Topics may include, but are not limited to:  Approval of new hires, terminations, and employee matters of a confidential nature.
13.       Required Action from Executive Session
14.       Adjourn