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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 MARCH 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 6:15 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 March 26, 2007 EMAA Board of Directors meeting agenda. Three revisions were made. Consent Calendar Items C & D were added, a revised Personnel Action Report was added, and Proposed Authorization to Purchase New Hardware and Software for the Accounting Department was added under the Finance Committee. 2. Review and Approval of Minutes: The Board reviewed and approved the February 26, 2007 EMAA Board of Directors regular meeting minutes as presented. 3. Proposed Revision of Section VII of Personnel Policies to Clarify Sick Leave for Exempt Employees: The Board approved the Proposed Revision of Section VII of Personnel Policies to Clarify Sick Leave for Exempt Employees. 4. Proposed Appointment of Community Services Block Grant Planning Committee: Karen Cook, Denis Moore, Eddie Strauser, Gladys Edwards, Dorothy Cox, Tammy Durbin and Jerry Marquis were appointed to serve on the committee. 5. Proposed Revisions of Article V (Meetings) of the EMAA By-Laws to Include References to the Missouri Sunshine Law: The Board approved the revisions to Article V on Meetings of the EMAA Bylaws so that they: Provide a reference that the Board will adhere to the provisions of the Missouri Sunshine Law; and Designate an official custodian for the Board of Director’s meeting minutes, in keeping with the Missouri Sunshine Law. 6. Proposed Authorization to Purchase Hardware and Software upgrade for the Accounting Department: The Board approved the accounting department to purchase hardware and software upgrade, not to exceed $15,000.00. 7. Proposed Application to Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Community Services, for a Compassion Capital Fund Demonstration Program: The Board approved the application to the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Community Services, for up to $500,000 to initiate a Compassion Capital Fund Demonstration Program. The grant may be renewed for an additional two years if we receive funding and if the future amounts are included in the Federal budget. 8. Consent Calendar Items: The Board approved the following Consent Calendar Items: a. Proposed Application for Renewal of Summer Food Service Program in Cape Girardeau and Washington Counties and to operate new sites in St. Francois County. b. Sub-Contracts for Title X Services c. CSBG Supplemental Funding d. LIHEAP Supplemental Funding REPORTS RECEIVED: 1. Report from the Executive Director 2. Travel report for January, 2007 3. Financial Summary ending January, 2007 4. Personnel Action Reports for February, 2007 MATTERS DISCUSSED: 1. Information Items: a. Internal ROMA Consultant Progress Report b. Selection of Audit Firm 2. New Business: a. Finance Presentation was given by Greg Shinn, CPA. b. April Board Meeting was cancelled. 3. Next Meeting Date: The May Board meeting will be held on May 21st at East Missouri Action Agency’s Cape Office in Cape Girardeau. 4. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:25 p.m.