Policy Council – No experience necessary, just a desire to learn more
When we come together as parents, staff, Policy Councils, and governing Boards we can ensure that our youngest children have a solid foundation for life.
Policy Council members are currently enrolled Head Start parents and interested community members who act as a link between those people making and carrying out decisions and the people Head Start serves. Policy Council members are elected by their peers (see Policy Council brochure –English / Spanish).
Policy Council must work in partnership with key management and the Board of Directors to develop, review and approve policies, strategic directions, criteria for the recruitment, selection and enrollment of children, funding applications, personnel and other business orientated activities that requires Policy Council’s approval. A governance flow chart helps link management, Board and Policy Council responsibilities together. The Head Start Program Governance Resource book is a good review. The HSOLC Policy Council handbook includes the bylaws. (English / Spanish)
Policy Council meets the second Tuesday of the month from 6-9pm at the Whiteaker Head Start Center, 21 North Grand St, Eugene. The meeting dates are:
August 10, 20201
September 14, 2021
November 9, 2021
December 14, 2021
January 11, 2022
February 8, 2022
March 8, 2022
April 12, 2022
May 10, 2022
June 7, 2022
No July meeting
August 19, 2022
September 13, 2022
October 11, 2022
November 8, 2022 (completed one-year term)
Other Important Groups
• Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, Attendance (ERSEA) Committee meets to discuss ways to inform and attract families to Head Start.
• Curriculum Committee meets to discuss classroom supplies, equipment and curriculum used.
• Health Services Advisory Committee is a group of professionals meeting to review data on the health of Lane County children.
• Hiring Panels want parents to be part of the interview and recommendation process to hire the most qualified person for the job.
Board of Directors
Head Start of Lane County Board of Directors represent community members with experience in fiscal management, legal and early childhood education, the Policy Council Vice Chair and past Head Start parents. Additional Board members reflect the communities served in Lane County.
This partnership helps to ensure that professional skills and business knowledge are balanced with the equally important voices of families who have children in the program. Volunteering many hours, the Board of Directors help guide and direct our program to benefit our community’s youngest citizens.
The Board of Directors meets the third Tuesday of the month from 6-8pm at the Head Start central office, 221 B Street, Springfield. The 2020-2021 schedule is:
August 17, 2021
September 21, 2021
October 19, 2021
November 16, 2021
December 21, 2021
January 18, 2022
February 15, 2022
March 15, 2022
April 19, 2022
May 17, 2022
June 21, 2022
July – summer recess
Board Members
Katherine Moyer, Chair
Chad Hamilton, Vice Chair
Rebecca Costilla, Secretary
Heather Edge
Ed Feil
Lois Pribble
Lizz Rock
Mike Tardie
Samantha Ames
Executive Policy Council Members
Vacant, Chair
Lizz Rock, Vice Chair
Vacant, Secretary
Vacant, Parliamentarian
Vacant, Treasurer
Vacant, Historian