Legislation Details

File #: 25-1918   
Type: Information and Discussion Status: Agenda Ready
Meeting Body: Community Services and Education Subcommittee
On agenda: 10/22/2025 Final action:
Title: Head Start Governing Board Orientation - Districts 1, 3, 4, 5, 7 & 8
District: District 1, District 3, District 4, District 5, District 7, District 8
Attachments: 1. Attachment A - Shared Leadership and Governance.pdf, 2. Attachment B - Leadership and Governance Key Activities.pdf, 3. Attachment C - Governance Structure.pdf

Title

Head Start Governing Board Orientation - Districts 1, 3, 4, 5, 7 & 8

 

Description

This report provides an overview of the roles and responsibilities of the Community Services and Education Subcommittee, which serves as the City of Phoenix Head Start Birth to Five Governing Board as outlined by the Office of Head Start.

 

THIS ITEM IS FOR INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION.

 

Report

Summary

The Office of Head Start requires all grantees to establish an inclusive leadership structure comprised of three entities: a Governing Board, a parent Policy Council, and a management team. These entities are responsible for providing leadership, direction, and guidance to ensure program function execution as mandated by the Head Start Program Performance Standards and the Head Start Act of 2007.

 

The Governing Board is responsible for governing and supervising legal and financial affairs related to the Head Start Birth to Five Program. This encompasses the approval of policies, procedures, funding applications, financial stewardship, and the enforcement of compliance with applicable laws.

 

The Office of Head Start mandates that the Grantee conduct an orientation for the governing body to ensure that members comprehend the relevant information and can perform their duties effectively. Such orientation must be conducted within 180 days for all newly appointed members and at the commencement of each new term. Attachments A-C are included for additional background information.

 

The orientation will be conducted annually for the Governing Board and individually for any new members within the current term.

 

Location

Alhambra Elementary School District, 4510 N. 37th Avenue

Black Canyon KinderCare, 10653 N. 25th Avenue

Cartwright Elementary School District, 5220 W. Indian School Road

Deer Valley Unified School District, 20402 N. 15th Avenue

Fowler Elementary School District, 1617 S. 67th Avenue

Isaac School District, 3348 W. McDowell Road

Laveen KinderCare, 755 S. 51st Avenue

Laveen Elementary School District, 5601 W. Dobbins Road

Murphy Elementary School District, 3140 W. Buckeye Road

Pendergast Elementary School District, 3802 N. 91st Avenue

Phoenix Elementary School District, 1817 N. 7th Street

Riverside Elementary School District, 1414 S. 51st Avenue

Roosevelt Elementary School District, 6000 S. 7th Street

Washington Elementary School District, 4650 W. Sweetwater Avenue

Wilson Elementary School District, 3025 E. Fillmore Street

Council Districts: 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 8

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Human Services Department.