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.