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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 JUNE 16, 2008

 

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 and approved the June 16, 2008 EMAA Board of Directors meeting agenda.  One correction was made. Proposed Clarification of Exempt Employee Deductions was added under Equal Opportunity Committee.

 

2.    Review and Approval of Minutes:  The Board reviewed and approved the May 19, 2008 EMAA Board of Directors regular meeting minutes as presented.   

 

3.  Proposed Selection of Private Sector Board Organizations to be represented on the EMAA Board of Directors (for terms beginning October 1, 2008):  The Board approved the selection of organizations for service on the EMAA Board of Directors for two year terms beginning October 1, 2008.  The selection of organizations is as follows:  Bollinger County Farm Bureau/Jerry Marquis, Iron County GFWC Mina-Sauk Club/Dorothy Cox, Perryville Area Chamber of Commerce/Jason Tilley and Ste. Genevieve Business & Professional Women Organization.

 

4.  Proposal Revision of Family and Medical Leave Policy:  The Board approved a revision of the Family and Medical Leave Policy to include the definition of immediate family member and add the new Military Family Leave that was signed into law January 28, 2008.

 

5.  Proposed Revised By-Laws:  The Board approved the revised EMAA By-Laws as presented.

 

6. Proposed Clarification of Exempt Employee Deductions:  The Board approved a change of wording in the EMAA Personnel Policy Manual to clarify exempt employee’s deductions due to full days missed.

 

7. Proposed Approval for Head Start Selection for 2008-2009 Program Years:  The Board approved the Proposed Site Selections as presented for the 2008-2009 Program Year.

 

8.  Proposed Approval to Apply for the Community Economic Development Grant:  The Board approved the Submission of the Community Economic Development Grant.

 

9.    Consent Calendar Item:  The Board approved the following Consent Calendar Item:

a.       Proposed Approval to Increase Women’s Wellness Center Staff 2.5% salary increase retroactive to April 1, 2008.

 

REPORTS RECEIVED:

 

1.       Report from the Executive Director

2.       Travel report for April, 2008

3.       Financial Summary ending April, 2008

4.       Personnel Action Reports for May, 2008

5.       Tammy Durbin gave a synopsis of the June Head Start Policy Council meeting.

 

 

MATTERS DISCUSSED:

 

1.       Information Items:

  1. Workforce Investment Board Nominee
  2. Workers Compensation Insurance
  3. Award of Additional Funding for the Show Me Healthy Women Program
  4. Employment & Training Budget

 

2.       New Business: 

  1. Bill Bunch stated that there would be a Fundraiser at the Big River Sand Drags for the St. Francois County Back to School Fair on Saturday, June 21st.
  2. Bill Bunch informed everyone of Kathy Daugherty’s illness.
  3. Bill Bunch informed everyone of the loss of Ken Smith, CSR, Cape County.
  4. Jason Tilley made a motion to place on the August agenda, action to remove Board members who have missed more than three consecutive Board meetings.  William Holly seconded the motion.

 

3.       Next Meeting Date:  The August Board meeting will be held on August 18th at East Missouri Action Agency’s Head Start Center located at 95 Ste. Genevieve Drive in Ste. Genevieve.

 

4.    Adjournment:  The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:45 p.m.