Title
Approval of Head Start Birth to Five Standards of Conduct Policy
Description
This report requests the Economic Development and Housing Subcommittee, which serves as the City of Phoenix Head Start Birth to Five Governing Board, to approve the revisions to the Head Start Birth to Five Standards of Conduct Policy.
THIS ITEM IS FOR CONSENT ACTION.
Report
Summary
The Office of Head Start mandates that all grantees create and enforce a written Standards of Conduct policy. The policy must outline the responsibilities of all staff, consultants, contractors, and volunteers to guarantee the health and safety of enrolled children.
The Head Start Birth to Five Program has recently revised its policy as part of the Risk Assessment Notification process initiated by the Office of Head Start involving three Child Care Partner staff violating the Standards of Conduct.
See Attachment A for the revised policy.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The item is scheduled to be considered for approval by the Head Start Birth to Five Policy Council on June 10, 2024.
Locations
Alhambra Elementary School District, 4510 N. 37 Ave.
Cartwright Elementary School District, 5220 W. Indian School Road
Deer Valley Unified School District, 20402 N. 15 Ave.
Fowler Elementary School District, 1617 S. 67 Ave.
Isaac School District, 3348 W. McDowell Road
Laveen Elementary School District, 5601 W. Dobbins Road
Murphy Elementary School District, 3140 W. Buckeye Road
Pendergast Elementary School District, 3802 N. 91 Ave.
Phoenix Elementary School District, 1817 N. 7 St.
Riverside Elementary School District, 1414 S. 51 Ave.
Roosevelt Elementary School District, 6000 S. 7 St.
Washington Elementary School District, 4650 W. Sweetwater Ave.
Wilson Elementary School District, 3025 E. Fillmore St.
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.