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"Educate, equip, empower and elevate children, parents, and community."

The Policy Council is made up of parents of Head start students who are elected to the position by
the other parents in each center. Each site shall elect (1) delegate and (1) alternate from their
Parent Committee. There shall also be representatives from the community. These should not
exceed forty-nine percent (49%) of the total Policy Council.

The Policy Council shall:

  • Serve as a link between Head start and the community
  • Have the opportunity to initiate suggestions and ideas for program improvements, and to
    receive a report on action taken in regard to their recommendations
  • Plan, coordinate and organize activities [or parents with assistance of staff
  • Recruit volunteer services from parents and community
  • Administer of the Parent Activity funds
  • All parents may attend Policy Council meetings, but only one (1) representative may vote
  • Approve/Disapprove all funding applications and amendments