2023-2024 Executive Committee
Chairperson - Nicole Witt Vice Chairperson - Summer Byers Secretary - Sherlee Smith
Assistant Secretary - Cari Overman Sergeant at Arms - Joel Allard Jr.
WHSA Representatives - Paula Caron and Travis Thompson
Come join us as a Policy Council Representative and celebrate the many contributions parents make. Being a Policy Council Representative gives parents an opportunity to have a meaningful voice in their child’s day to day Head Start life. CESA#11 Head Start offers many opportunities for families to be involved in their child’s education. Families can volunteer in the classroom, participate in parent committee meetings, work on projects outside of the school day, or become involved in program leadership through participation on Policy Council.
Policy Council Goals
PC Approved: February 11, 2016
The Policy Council will:
1. Provide the Head Start Program with guidance and support in operating an effective program in accordance with Federal Regulations, Community Needs and the Program’s Strategic Planning Process.
2. Provide up-to-date and timely information to keep centers, parents and the program well informed
3. Maintain at least 75% active representation of Head Start centers at every Policy Council meeting.
4. Develop and support in-kind contributions to meet the program’s required Federal Match.
5. Continue to develop and expand networking opportunities among Head Start parents.
6. Keep Federal and State Representatives informed, involved and interested in the needs of Head Start children and families and the program.
7. Provide opportunities for Policy Council members to participate in the hiring process, self assessment, program committees and mission teams.
Policy Council Resources
Wisconsin Head Start Association
National Head Start Association (NHSA)
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF)
January 11, 2024
The next Policy Council Meeting will be Thursday, January 11, 2024 from 1:00 - 2:30 pm. The Policy Council meeting will be held via ZOOM. Minutes
December 14, 2023
The next Policy Council Meeting will be Thursday, December 14, 2023 from 1:00 - 2:30 pm. Lunch will be served from 12:30 pm to 1pm. The Policy Council Meeting will be held in person at the Turtle Lake Central Office and via ZOOM. Minutes
November 9, 2023
The next Policy Council Meeting will be Thursday, November 9, 2023 from 1:00 - 2:30 pm. The Policy Council meeting will be held via Zoom. Minutes
October 12, 2023
The next Policy Council Meeting will be Thursday, October 12, 2023 from 1:00 - 2:30 pm. The Policy Council meeting will be held via Zoom. Minutes
September 14, 2023
The next Policy Council Meeting will be Thursday, September 14 , 2023 from 1:00 - 2:30 pm. The Policy Council meeting will be held via Zoom. Minutes
August 10, 2023
The next Policy Council Meeting will be Thursday, Ausgust 10 , 2023 from 1:00 - 2:30 pm. Lunch will be served from noon to 1. The Policy Council meeting will be held in person at the Turtle Lake Central Office and via Zoom. Minutes
June 15, 2023
The next Policy Council Meeting will be Thursday, June 15 , 2023 from 1:00 - 2:30 pm. The Policy Council meeting will be held via Zoom. Minutes
May 11, 2023
The next Policy Council Meeting will be Thursday, May 11, 2023 from 1:00 - 2:30 pm. The Policy Council will also be meeting at 12:30 for lunch.
The meeting will be held in person at the Turtle Lake Central Office and via Zoom. Agenda
April 13, 2023
The next Policy Council Meeting will be Thursday, April 13, 2023 from 1:00 - 2:30 pm. The Policy Council will also be meeting at noon for the new member orientation.
The meeting will be held Zoom. Agenda.
March 9, 2023
The next Policy Council Meeting will be Thursday, March 9, 2023 from 1:00 - 2:30 pm. The Policy Council will also be meeting at noon for the new member orientation.
The meeting will be held Zoom. Minutes.
February 9, 2023
The next Policy Council Meeting will be Thursday, February 9, 2023 from 1:00 - 2:30 pm. The Policy Council will also be meeting at noon for the new member orientation.
The meeting will be held Zoom. Minutes.
January 12, 2023
The next Policy Council Meeting will be Thursday, January 12, 2023 from 1:00 - 2:30 pm. The Policy Council will also be meeting at noon for the new member orientation.
The meeting will be held Zoom. Minutes
December 8, 2022
The next Policy Council Meeting will be Thursday, December 8, 2022 from 1:00 - 2:30 pm. The meeting will be held in person at the Turtle Lake Central Office and via Zoom. Minutes
November 10, 2022
The next Policy Council Meeting will be Thursday, November 10, 2022 from 1:00 - 2:30 pm. The meeting will be held Zoom. Minutes
October 13, 2022
The next Policy Council Meeting will be Thursday, October 13, 2022 from 1:00 - 2:30 pm. The meeting will be held Zoom. Minutes
September 8, 2022
The next Policy Council Meeting will be Thursday, September 8, 2022 from 1:00 - 2:30 pm. The meeting will be held Zoom. Minutes
August 11, 2022
The Policy Council will meet via Zoom Thursday August 11, 2022 via Zoom and in person at the Turtle Lake Central officefrom 1:00 pm until 2:30 pm. Minutes
June 9, 2022
The Policy Council will meet via Zoom Thursday June 9, 2022 via Zoom from 1:00 pm until 2:30 pm. Minutes
May 12, 2022
The Policy Council will meet via Zoom Thursday May 12, 2022 via Zoom from 1:00 pm until 2:30 pm. Minutes
April 14, 2022
The Policy Council will meet via Zoom Thursday April 14, 2022 via Zoom from 1:00 pm until 2:30 pm. Minutes
March 10, 2022
The Policy Council will meet via Zoom Thursday March 10, 2022 via Zoom from 1:00 pm until 2:30 pm. Minutes
February 10, 2022
The Policy Council will meet via Zoom Thursday February 10, 2022 via Zoom from 1:00 pm until 2:30 pm. Minutes
January 13, 2022
The Policy Council will meet via Zoom Thursday January 13, 2022 via Zoom from 1:00 pm until 2:30 pm. Minutes
December 9, 2021
The Policy Council will meet via Zoom Thursday December 9, 2021 via Zoom from 1:30 pm until 3:00 pm. Minutes
November 11, 2021
The Policy Council will meet via Zoom Thursday November 11, 2021 via Zoom from 1:30 pm until 3:00 pm. Minutes
October 14, 2021
The Policy Council will meet via Zoom Thursday October 14, 2021 via Zoom from 2:30 pm until 4:00 pm. Minutes
September 9, 2021
The Policy Council will meet via Zoom Thursday September 9 via Zoom from 1:30 pm until 3:00 pm. Minutes
August 12, 2021
The Policy Council will meet in person at the Turtle Lake Central office and via Zoom on Thursday August 12, 2021 at 5:30pm A meal will be served at 5:00 pm.
Minutes
June 10, 2021
The Policy Council will meet via Zoom Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 4:30 pm.
Minutes
May 13, 2021
The Policy Council will meet via Zoom Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 4:30 pm.
Minutes
April 8, 2021
The Policy Council will meet via Zoom Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 4:30 pm.
Minutes
March 11, 2021
The Policy Council will meet via Zoom Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 4:30 pm.
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February 11, 2021
The Policy Council will meet via Zoom Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 4:30 pm.
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January 14, 2021
The Policy Council will meet via Zoom Thursday January 14, 2021 at 4:00 pm.
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December 10, 2020
November 12, 2020