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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 JANUARY 22, 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 6:15 p.m. and the Board meeting was held at approximately 7:00 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 January 22, 2007 EMAA Board of Directors meeting agenda. One revision was made. Proposed Acceptance and Presentation of Agency Audit was moved to #6 on the agenda following the Consideration of Minutes. 2. Review and Approval of Minutes: The Board reviewed and approved the December 11, 2006 EMAA Board of Directors regular meeting minutes as presented. 3. Proposed Change in Eligibility for Short-Term Disability Benefits: The Board approved an amendment to the EMAA Personnel Policies making eligibility for Short-Term Disability to be contingent upon the employee being eligible for FMLA. 4. Proposed Administrative Agreement Between EMAA & SEMOHDA: The Board approved to adopt the resolution and enter into an Administrative Service Agreement with the Southeast Missouri Housing Development Corporation. 5. Proposed Acceptance of Agency Audit: The Board accepted the East Missouri Action Agency, Inc. audit for the year ended September 30, 2006. 6. Proposed Approval of Head Start Community Assessment: The Board reviewed and approved the Head Start Community Needs Assessment. 7. Consent Calendar Items: The Board approved the following consent calendar Items: a. Proposed Application for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program REPORTS RECEIVED: 1. Report from the Executive Director 2. Travel reports for November, 2006 3. Financial Summary ending November, 2006 4. Personnel Action Reports for November, December, 2006 MATTERS DISCUSSED: 1. New Business: Renee Killian informed the Board of a property in Cape Girardeau, which is the old Sears building, that she is going to check on to possibly rent for Head Start. 2. Executive Session and Report Thereof: An Executive Session was held to review and the Performance Ratings of Senior Staff. This was for informational purposes only. 3. Open Meeting Comments: A. A discussion was held regarding the new minimum wage salary. The Executive Director and the Sr. Staff agreed to review and discuss the EMAA salary chart regarding the change in minimum wage and if it will affect EMAA. B. Kathy Daugherty informed the Board that the next Basic Training was being held on February 12^th. Linda Hermann volunteered to attend the training. C. Eddie Strauser asked that if someone checks a child out of Head Start, if the employee asked to see an ID. Renee Killian informed Eddie Strauser that everyone was checked for an ID and the parents had to sign a form to give permission for anyone to check a child out. D. Keri McCrorey informed the Board that “Building A Better Tomorrow Seminar” would be held on March 29^th and that it would be free to any Board member that would be interested in attending. Keri stated that Donna Beegle would be the speaker. Anyone interested in attending would have to let Keri know by February 5^th. 4. Next Meeting Date: The February Board meeting will be held on February 26th at East Missouri Action Agency’s Central Office in Park Hills. 5. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:55p.m.