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May 15, 2007
REVISED PER JUNE 21, 2007 MEETING The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairperson Denise DeLoach at 5:50 p.m.
Roll call was taken by Secretary Carmen Butts. A quorum was met for the purpose of conducting business. Those in attendance were:
Carmen Butts Robin Bontrager Denise DeLoach Annette Long Lisa Pace Mateo Ramos Michelle Thompson Tearra Wright Chris Gregorich--Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director Kathy Guajardo--Executive Director Greg Robertson--Parliamentarian Oralia Sanchez--Translator
Absent from the meeting were:
Olga Guzman Mauricio Quintanar Christine Ross Liesl Rozniarek April Taylor Brandy Trosper Genevieve Waldron
The Council was discussing that they would like to reschedule the meeting due to the agenda not reflecting items that were to be added. An issue came up that they wanted to discuss with Kathy in private. Pastor Greg said that they needed to stick to the agenda and the things that were missed on this months agenda can be put on next months agenda. Pastor Greg also suggested that they meet with Kathy in private another time. They finally came to an agreement to continue with the meeting.
Agenda:
A motion was made by Annette Long to approve the agenda and second by Michelle Thompson. A vote was taken and all were in favor.
Approval of Minutes:
No minutes needed to be approved due to seven Policy Council Members attended the National Head Start Conference. The conference was held the same time the Policy Council meeting was scheduled.
Executive Director’s Report: Kathy Guajardo
Enrollment: Acceptance packets will go out August 6, 2007. The dental and physical forms will be included. Children on a waitlist will receive a postcard. We are looking into mobile dentistry so the children can get work done at school and the parents won’t have to worry about getting them to the dentist.
Policy Council Chairperson’s Report:
Christine Ross was absent from the meeting so no report was given. Everyone voted to move on with the agenda.
Board Member’s Communication:
No report was given due to the Board Meeting being rescheduled due to some conflicts with the superintendents; another meeting was scheduled for the same day. The Board Meeting is rescheduled for May 23, 2007. Everyone voted to move on with the agenda.
Human Resources Report:
A motion was made by Annette Long to approve the Human Resources Report. A second was made by Lisa Pace. All were in favor. Expenditures:
Members of the Council asking if there were extra funds for supplies for the children to go on field trips. It was discussed that there were areas where things were being looked at to revise the budget.
COLA:
The Board will be reviewing the grant for approval on May 23, 2007. The amount will be for a 1.5% or 2.0% increase. Annette Long inquired if they approve it for 1.5% can the remaining .5% be divided up in different areas.
A motion was made by Annette Long to approve the COLA Grant and a second was made by Carmen Butts. All were in favor.
Adjournment:
A motion was made by Carmen Butts for adjournment and seconded by Robin Bontrager. A vote was taken and all were in favor. The meeting was adjourned.
The next meeting will be held on June 21, 2007 at 5:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Chris Gregorich
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