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Last Minute Reminder

Mini Management Meeting Wednesday 9:00 AM

• Wrapping up the year.
• Final Home Visit Expectations
• Initial Home Visit Paperwork
• Year at a Glance - What's next?
• Other

Thank You!

Just wanted to express my appreciation to those who helped me out so much during Linda and Sharon's absences. I certainly couldn't have done it all without your help! You made the work load much easier.

Sharon and Linda,

welcome back!

you've definitely been missed!

And not just because of that pile of paperwork that seems to appear in your mailbox daily ;o)

Linda's Recovery

I spoke with Linda yesterday. Things are still going well for her. She's working on getting herself physically ready to return to work.

As of right now, her Doctor is looking at releasing her at her April 7 appointment.

I know I am definitely looking forward to her return, but want her to be 100% so Linda if you're reading this, Don't worry about the work, just worry about getting yourself physically ready, things will be fine until you return.

Sharon,

Our thoughts are with you, please know that we are here for you. Let us know if there is anything we can help you with.

Your Head Start Sisters

Reminders

• Mini Management Meeting for January 29th is cancelled due to absences
• Board Report due to Jenine on Friday, January 30th.

Central Staff Notes - January 20th

Just a few reminders from the last Central Staff Meeting:

New Background Check Procedure -
There is a new letter and form to be completed by each applicant at all interviews. The forms are numbered so will be kept by Terri and handed out on an as needed basis. They are also currently in short supply so be sure to give Terri advance notice before you require them.

• Review letter w/all candidates at end of interview.
• Stress that along with references we must now verify employment with prior employer.
• Have them complete the background check paperwork and sign the letter.
• Inform applicant that this is a new process, so we are not sure of the turn around date.
• We will let them know results as soon as we can.

Conversion and Community Engagement - Come to our next Central Staff Meeting on February 4th prepared to discuss a plan for gathering data for Conversion.

This data might include:

• Classes to be considered for conversion
• Who we would want to consider involving (community / parents)
• What other options or alternatives are out there for children who might have attended a classroom that is targeted for conversion.
• All considerations of a targeted area (needs of the targeted area's population)
• Costs considerations and facility renovations that need to be considered
• Types of technical assistance we might need to access.
• Think about a resonable time table.
• Any other considerations that would enable us to provide continuity of care.