Policy Council Portal
Welcome to our Policy Council Portal
The Policy Council is a group of Head Start and Early Head Start parents and community members who help lead and make decisions about our program.
Policy Council members are elected by the parents of children enrolled in the program.
The Policy Council meets monthly as a group. Members can serve for one year at a time, and for up to five years. They work closely with the program's management team and governing body to provide overall direction for the program.
The Policy Council represents parents' voices and perspectives to guide decisions about our program. Policy Councils welcome parents and family members from all backgrounds and family structures. They may be mothers and fathers of all ages, grandparents, foster or adoptive parents, or other important adults in a child's life.
As a parent, you may wonder what the Policy Council is and about its role in Head Start and Early Head Start programs. You may have questions about how to join, serve on, or leave the Policy Council. We encourage you to discuss your questions with our Program Governance Coordinator. Elections for new parent representatives to Policy Council will take place during September.
Alicia Carter (Program Governance Coordinator) at 301-797-5231 x 126 or email:acarter@headstartwashco.org
Policy Council Meeting “Minutes” are shared monthly on Class Dojo App and posted on this webpage for the parents to review .
Policy Council Information Below:
Head Start Policy Council Tips.pdf
Current Policy Council Members 2023-2024
Policy Council with images revised Nov 2023 revision.docx
Policy Council Meeting Schedule
Meeting Time: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Meeting Location: Currently being held virtually. If/when it is safe to meet in person, the meetings are held at our Sargent Shriver Center, 837 Spruce Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Meeting Dates and Information
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MEETING DATE |
STATUS |
MEETING MINUTES FOR REVIEW |
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September 18, 2023 |
Completed |
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October 16, 2023 |
Completed |
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November 13, 2023 |
Completed |
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| December 11, 2023 |
Completed |
December 11 2023 Policy Council Minutes.pdf |
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January 22, 2024 |
Completed |
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February 12, 2024 |
Completed |
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| March 25, 2024 | Completed |
March 25 2024 Policy Council Minutes.pdf |
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April 15, 2024 |
Completed |
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May 13, 2024 |
Completed |
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June 10, 2024 |
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