ANNUAL PROGRAM REPORT
January 2013
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North Central Missouri College/Green Hills Head Start |
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Program Options: |
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Center Base: Full day/Part year (10 classrooms): 185 children |
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Home Base: 8 Counties: 92 children |
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Funded Enrollment: |
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277 children |
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Funding Sources: |
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$1,890,712.00 ACF/Office of Head Start (2012-2013) |
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$ 110,908.96 USDA/Child/Adult Care Food Program (2012-13) |
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$ 472,678.00 Non-federal/Local Matching Resources (2012-13) |
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Grant Year: |
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February 1 – January 31 |
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Proposed Budget: |
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FY2013-Program Year #42: |
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Personnel: $1,211,801 |
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Fringe: $ 272,230 |
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Travel: $ 6,548 |
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Equipment: $ 16,070 |
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Supplies: $ 55,150 |
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Other: $ 219,851 |
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Indirect Cost: $ 109,062 |
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Total Federal: $1,890,712 |
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Non-Federal: $ 472,678 |
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USDA: $ 110,000 |
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TOTAL: $2,473,390 |
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Teacher Education: |
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MA/MS: 1 Classroom Teachers |
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2 Home Visitors |
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BS/BA: 8 Classroom Teachers |
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5 Home Visitors |
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AA/AAS: 1 Classroom Teacher |
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CDA: 1 Home Visitor (enrolled in AA/AAS ECE program) |
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Total: 10 Classroom Teachers |
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8 Home Visitors |
NOTE: The following staff members have a CDA (Child Development Associate) credential: 10 classroom teachers; 7 home visitors; 12 teacher aides; 2 cooks; 4 management staff members. Eight employees are actively working toward a CDA credential.
| Review Results: |
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Last on-site review was conducted April 2010. The program was determined to be in compliance with all applicable Head Start Program Performance Standards, laws, regulations and policy requirements. Next on-site review is expected in March 2013.
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| Audit Results: |
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No Head Start findings.
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| Enrollment: |
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2012-2013: |
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Each monthly report reflected full enrollment (277); monthly wait list averaged 88 children. During the 2011-2012 school year, 300 children/289 families were served, accounting for nearly 32% of area low income children referred by Missouri Department of Social Services.
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| PIR Data: |
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2011-2012: |
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Medical Services (up-to-date per EPSDT schedule): 98%
Immunization Services (up-to-date): 100%
Dental Services (completed exam): 100%
Dental Services (completed treatment): 88%
Children with IEP (diagnosed disability): 15%
Family Services (received services): 72%
Average Class Size: 18 children
Classroom Teachers (meet degree requirements): 100%
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| Training: |
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All staff completes a training assessment annually. Training activities are planned with consideration to individual/program needs. Recent staff training topics included: child nutrition; child abuse/neglect; creative art activities; sanitation/blood-borne pathogens; medication administration; family engagement; CACFP requirements; first aid/CPR; books and vocabulary; Handwriting without Tears. All staff members were involved in Positive Behavior Support (PBS) planning/training, which was implemented during the 2012-13 school year.
NCMC Board training is scheduled annually, focusing upon Head Start regulations and procedures. Policy Council training occurs annually in October.
Staff enrolled in college classes continues to receive financial assistance with tuition, books, and fees, as funds allow. Continued education is a program priority. |
Strengths:
- Educated, qualified and experienced staff dedicated to working with Head Start children & families. Staff members embrace the philosophy of life-long learning, continuing college coursework, attending early education conferences and actively participating in training sessions
- Positive child outcomes as identified by child assessments, parent evaluations, year-end informational reports, and public school input
- Full support of North Central Missouri College administration and Board of Trustees
- Active engagement of Policy Council members and enrolled families
- Supportive community partners: county health departments, local dentists, Community Action Agency, Chillicothe Housing Authority, Putnam County R-I School District, area public schools, churches, city governments, family services, etc.
Program Strategies:
- Approach program planning with an awareness of current early learning initiatives and expectations at the federal, state and local level, an understanding of child/family needs, and an adherence to applicable local, state, and federal regulations, ensuring program quality and compliance.
- Inform and train Head Start staff, Policy Council representatives and Board members, enabling them to effectively perform their respective Head Start responsibilities. Facilitate open communication between all three entities in order to establish/accomplish program goals and respond to state/federal mandates.
- Continuously monitor all component areas including funded enrollment, child/family assessment of needs and subsequent service delivery, child progress/outcomes and alignment with public school expectations, recordkeeping and data management, staff performance and professional growth, budget amounts and operational needs, and facility safety.
- Maintain open communication between staff, parents, and community partners to ensure cooperative relationships, coordinative use of available resources, continuity of services, and smooth transitions for children and families leaving Head Start.
- Nurture supportive, energetic, and enjoyable working environments throughout all program settings by focusing upon best practices and celebration of achievements.
- Actively engage parents in Head Start activities with emphasis upon importance of early education and preventative services. Encourage parent participation in Policy Council, local parent groups, educational opportunities, classroom activities, and home-based instruction.
For further information, review the program website at www.greenhillsheadstart.org or contact
Green Hills Head Start, 205 W. 18th Street, PO Box 177, Trenton, MO 64683, phone 660-359-2214.
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