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f!99901UJ MONICA MCCLURE - HEAD START APPROVE MODIFICATION OF DELEGATE AGREEMENT: Monica McClure, Head Start Director stated that Head Start began in Hall County 34 years ago, first in the public school system and then with Platte Valley Community Action Program. Platte Valley could not operate in Hall County and in order to retain the program Hall County established the current system. It serves all of Hall County including the surrounding towns and villages. There is a budget of $657,482.00 all of which is spent in Hall County. There are 32 employees assistance from the Foster Grand Parent Program and volunteer students from the high schools. They are considering AIda Elementary School for a possible site for a Head Start Class. Placing the Head Start classes in the schools provides a better transition for the students when they start kindergarten classes. The health services used by Head Start are donated by physicians and eye doctors from the community. Head Start is non-profit corporation. Ms. McClure stated that when she is not there Linda Razey is in charge. She has been with Head Start for 14 years and serves as the program specialist. In March the Kansas City office called and the requested information and that has been submitted to them. Logan questioned why Ms. McClure did not return the phone call to the Kansas City office and she stated that it was better to submit the information in writing. Arnold stated that the requested information has been taken care of and there is a paper trail. The policy council knows that Linda Razey is in charge. Stelk expressed concern that Ms. McClure should follow up with a phone call and it is important to insure funding of the program. Lancaster stated that a conference call was held and it was a cordial conversation and the documentation has been submitted. Janulewicz stated that the currant agreement is for 5 years and he suggested approving a modification of delegate agency agreement that provides for an initial term of 5 years and it will be automatically renewed for one year unless a written notice is given prior to June 1, 1999. Stelk made a motion and Hartman seconded to approve the modification of delegate agency agreement between Hall County and Head Start. Hartman, Jeffries, Logan and Stelk all voted yes and Arnold and Lancaster voted no with Landis absent. Motion carried. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Ben Camp delivered a letter the County Board Chair Bud Jeffries, from Donnie Beck. 10:15 A.M. BID OPENING SCANNING PROJECT: Stelk made a motion and Lancaster seconded to open the bids for the scanning project. Arnold, Hartman, Jeffries, Lancaster, Logan and Stelk all voted yes and none voted no, with Landis absent. Motion carried.