Mcintosh Trail E C D C

“Membership on the board is by recommendations from the parents, staff, other board or policy council members, volunteers and community members in accordance with the by-laws. The full board votes on the nominated person. According to head start guidelines, mcintosh must have individuals on the board with expertise in early childhood education, business administration/ finance or community affairs and legal or use consultants for those areas if no members qualify. Mcintosh also strives to have members representing all seven of the counties the organization serves.”

“A draft copy of the form 990 is reviewed by the governing board chair before filing.”

“A conflict of interest policy is included in the organization's code of conduct. Employees, board members and policy council members are asked to sign the code of conduct annually. Potential conflicts of interest are evaluated for new board members before they are accepted. The board discusses any emerging conflicts throughout the year.”

“The organization conducts a wage comparability study every 3 years for employees whose salaries are funded by federal sources. Area surveys for similar organizations are reviewed as well as deparment of labor statistics.”

“The organization conducts a wage comparability study every 3 years for employees whose salaries are funded by federal sources. Area surveys for similar organizations are reviewed as well as deparment of labor statistics.”

“Governing documents are made available to the public through the use of the organization's website. A link on the home page allows visitors to view the annual report. Minutes of governing board meetings and certified audit reports are available at the administrative office upon request by the public.”

“135 families received information on child abuse and neglect services 220 families received information on health education 222 families received information on parenting education 102 families received information on substance abuse prevention head start programs: butts, henry, lamar, newton, pike, spalding, and upson counties 351 children from 332 families were served representing the following demographics: 4 homeless families 51 children seen by mental health professional 47 children received individualized education programs 31 children diagnosed with developmental delays 320 children had dental exams; 6 children received dental referrals 153 families received crisis intervention early head start: butts, henry, lamar, newton, pike, spalding, and upson counties 164 children from 145 families were served representing the following demographics: 9 pregnant women received pre-natal care 140 families were 100% below poverty line; 7 were on public assistance 7 homeless families 24 children referred for mental health evaluation (ifsp) 53 families received information on crisis intervention 29 families received information on substance abuse prevention services 37 families received information on child abuse and neglect services 60 families received information on parenting education”