Policy Council Members

What is the Policy Council?

  • The Policy Council meets one night each month
  • They report to other Head Start parents at the monthly parent meetings regarding what is taking place with Policy council.
  • Each term runs from October to October.
  • They help establish long and short term goals for Head Start/Early Head Start
  • They also approve or disapprove the following:
    • Budget
    • Financial Statements
    • Personnel Issues
    • Policies & Procedures and By-laws
    • Monthly Reports
    • Director's reports
    • Other items as added
  • Committees included but not limited to:
    • Executive Committee
    • Personnel Committee
    • Grievance Committee
    • Grants/Fiscal Comittee
    • Special Committee

Composition of Policy Council

The Policy Council will have a maximum of 14 members. All may serve three one year terms, but must stand for election each year. 51% of the Policy Council must be current parents. They meet on the 4th Monday of the month.

Elections take place at orientation meetings. All enrolled parents are eligible to vote. A simple majority of votes cast will elect respresentatives and community representatives. They will receive training and will be seated 45 days from the start of the program.

Policy Council 2011-2012 -- Pierre, SD

  • Peggy Barber - Vice Chairperson
  • Michelle Carey
  • Angie Dolloff
  • Angela Hertel
  • Amy Leetch
  • Janice Lucas
  • Katey McGruder
  • Kristie Maher
  • Darrell Moffett - Chairperson
  • Trista Olsen
  • Jamie Rolf
  • Jennifer Schrempp - Secretary