Policy Council
What Is Policy Council?
Policy Council is the parents' voice in major program decisions, including such things as recruitment and selection policy, personnel policies, budget, grants, and funding proposals.
Who Is On It?
Each center elects two parents. Community Representatives from other community agencies are invited to serve on the Council as well. Elected members and Community Representatives vote on the issues presented to the Council.
When Is it?
The Policy Council meets once a month at a date and time set by the members. Members may be asked to serve on the Personnel Committee when needed.
Who Can Come to Policy Council Meetings?
Policy Coucnil meetings are open to anyone who would like to attend. However, only elected Policy Council Members may vote.
What are the responsibilites of Policy Council members?
To be informed and to keep parents informed about issues facing the Policy Council.
To attend meetings regularly and notify staff in advance if you are unable to attend.
To advocate for the best interest of all Head Start and Early Head Start families.
To attend training and share information with other parents.
What support will be offered?
There will be training for all elected members. A $25 stipend per meeting will be paid to each member attending a Policy Council or Personnel Meeting. This is to help with travel expenses.
Why is it important to attend each month?
A copy of the program budget will be handed out to parents in each monthly Policy Council meeting along with copies of reports from each coordination area. Also, the minutes from each Policy Council meeting will be posted in the Parent Room. Attending meetings allows parents to be more aware of what is happening in the program.
