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		1. HIGHLIGHTS OF EAST MISSOURI ACTION AGENCY, INCORPORATED BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING HELD AT EAST MISSOURI ACTION AGENCY, 107 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, PARK HILLS, MISSOURI MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 26, 2007 Note: To promptly inform EMAA staff members and other interested persons of the results of meetings of the Governing Board for the Agency, brief summaries are posted on bulletin boards throughout EMAA and are provided to local newspapers immediately following each meeting. All Committee meetings began at approximately 5:45 p.m. at East Missouri Action Agency located at 107 Industrial Drive, Park Hills, Missouri. The dinner was held at approximately 6:35 p.m. and the Board meeting was held at approximately 7:15 p.m. A quorum was present at the Board meeting. The following are highlights of actions taken by the EMAA Board of Directors during this meeting. APPROVALS GRANTED: 1. Review of Agenda: The Board reviewed the February 26, 2007 EMAA Board of Directors meeting agenda. The following revisions were made: Continuation of the Self-Help Housing Program was added to the Finance Committee. Proposed Sub-Contract with Oregon County Health Department for Title X Services was added to the Program Committee. Proposed Title X Family Planning Clinic in Marble Hill was added to the Program Committee. Consent Calendar “C” was revised. 2. Review and Approval of Minutes: The Board reviewed and approved the January 22, 2007 EMAA Board of Directors regular meeting minutes as presented. The Board reviewed and approved the January 22, 2007 Executive Session Meeting Minutes. 3. Proposed Amendment of EMAA Personnel Policies with regard to Official Agency Holidays: The Board approved EMAA Personnel Policies be amended to allow for the observance of State of Missouri holidays by EMAA staff co-located in Missouri One-Stop Career Center with three revisions: Washington’s Birthday should be Presidents Day, Veterans Day should be the 2^nd Monday of November and Memorial Day, 4^th Monday of May should be added to the list of holidays. In the event that State holidays ever total less than provided for by EMAA, the EMAA employees will be given additional time to compensate. 4. Proposed Continuation of the Self-Help Housing Program: The Board approved to complete the contract for the Self-Help Housing Program. Unrestricted funds will be used to complete the contract. 5. Proposed New Position Description and Classification for: Housing Waiting List & Occupancy Coordinator/Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) Security Administrator (Housing Department): The Board approved the position description and position classification for the Housing Waiting List & Occupancy Coordinator/Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) Security Administrator (Housing Department). The Board asked that the Title of this position be shortened. 6. Proposed Changes to the Eligibility Priority Grid – Head Start: The Board approved the proposed changes to the Eligibility Priority Grid, with one revision. If a child is 3 years after July 31^st (with an IEP), they will receive 100 points at the time of application. Renee Killian, Head Start Director, will need to bring this revision back to the Head Start Policy Council to get approved and discuss the changes with Wendy Soderlund in Head Start. If the Policy Council does not approve the revision, it will have to come back to the Board. 7. Proposed Application for WIA & CAP Programs in Jefferson and Franklin Counties: The Board approved the Proposed Application for Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and Career Assistance Program (CAP) in Jefferson and Franklin County. 8. Proposed Sub-Contract with Oregon County Health Department for Title X Services: The Board approved to Sub-Contract with Oregon County Health Department for Title X Services. 9. Proposed Title X Family Planning Clinic in Marble Hill: The Board approved to provide Family Planning services at the Bollinger County Health Department. 10. Consent Calendar Items: The Board approved the following Consent Calendar Items: a. Proposed Acceptance of Head Start Continuation Grant for 2007 year b. Proposed Acceptance to Accept the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Supplemental Funds c. Proposed Acceptance of Family Planning Contract with MFHC for Title X Funding REPORTS RECEIVED: 1. Report from the Executive Director 2. Travel report for December, 2006 3. Financial Summary ending December, 2006 4. Personnel Action Reports for January, 2007 MATTERS DISCUSSED: 1. New Business: a. Finance PowerPoint Presentation will be given at the March Board meeting. b. Board members received a copy of ROMA Reports to review and discuss at the March Board meeting if they have questions. c. Bill Bunch presented Renee Killian with a “Certificate” regarding the monitoring review. 2. Next Meeting Date: The March Board meeting will be held on March 26th at East Missouri Action Agency’s Central Office in Park Hills. 3. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:15p.m.