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Head
Start relies heavily on families and community members to
strengthen its programs. You can participate in program policy and
decision-making by joining the Seattle Public Schools Head
Start Policy Council.
The
Head Start Policy Council is made up of parents and community
representatives. As a member, you have broad authority and review
over both the policy goals and the day-to-day operations of Head
Start centers, including the establishment of enrollment criteria,
the hiring and termination of staff, budgeting, and
fundraising.
Becoming a
Member
Members are elected by a majority vote at the first Policy
Council meeting of the school year. One parent and one alternate
are chosen from each classroom.
Types of
Members
- Parents (or
persons acting in the same role as parents) of children
currently enrolled in a Seattle Public Schools Head Start Program.
The parent can only represent the classroom of his or her
child.
- Local
community members
These include 1) private individuals and representatives of
public agencies or organizations interested in or responsible for
improving the educational opportunities, health, nutrition and
socioeconomic well-being of preschool children and their families
and 2) past parents who are parents of formerly
enrolled Head Start children and who have had a child in the
Seattle Public Schools Head Start program for at least six months
within the last three program years.
Updated July 11, 2006
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Policy Council
Meetings
Meetings are held once a month during the school year. Call
(206) 252-0977 to find out the date, time, and location of the next
Policy Council meeting.
Policy Council Bylaws
The 2005-2006 By-Laws contain detailed information about the
rights and responsibilities of the Policy Council and its
representatives. Click on the links below:
English
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