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:[email protected]
Policy Council “Minutes” are shared monthly on Class Dojo for the parents and on this page so if you are not currently serving on the council you can keep up to date on the program happenings.
Policy Council Information Below:
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
Upcoming Meeting Dates
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September 20, 2021 |
October 18, 2021 |
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November 15, 2021 |
December 6, 2021 |
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January 10, 2022 |
February 14, 2022 |
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March 14, 2022 |
April 11, 2022 |
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May 16, 2022 |
June 13, 2022 |
| 2021-2022 POLICY COUNCIL MINUTES | CLICK LINK BELOW |
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| March 14, 2022 Meeting Minutes |  March 14 2022 Policy Council Meeting Minutes.pdf |
| February 14, 2022 Meeting Minutes | February 14 2022 Policy Council Meeting Minutes.pdf |
| January 10, 2022 Meeting Minutes | January 10 2022 Policy Council Meeting Minutes.pdf |
| December 6, 2021 Meeting Minutes | Dec 6 2022 - Policy Council Meeting Minutes.pdf |
| November 15, 2021 Meeting Minutes | Nov 15 2021- Policy Council Meeting Minutes.pdf |