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		1. HIGHLIGHTS OF EAST MISSOURI ACTION AGENCY, INCORPORATED BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING HELD AT THE YMCA 13528 HIGHWAY AA, POTOSI, MISSOURI MEETING HELD ON MARCH 22, 2010 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 the YMCA located at 13528 Highway AA, Potosi, 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 22, 2010 EMAA Board of Directors meeting agenda. No corrections/revisions were made. 2. Review and Approval of Minutes: The Board reviewed and approved the February 22, 2010 EMAA Board of Directors regular meeting minutes as presented. 3. Proposed Acceptance of Agency Audit: The Board reviewed and accepted the East Missouri Action Agency, Inc. audit conducted by Boyer & Associates, for the year ended September 30, 2009. 4. Proposed Acceptance of Agency 990 Tax Return: The Board approved the Agency’s 990 tax return for the year ended September 30, 2009. 5. Proposed Application for Missouri Career Center Services: The Board approved EMAA apply to the Workforce Investment Board to provide staffing for the Missouri Career Centers in Southeast Missouri Region. 6. Proposed Approval for Head Start Eligibility Priority Criteria/Data Entry: The Board approved the Head Start Eligibility Priority Criteria/Data Entry as presented. 7. Consent Calendar Items Approved: a. Proposed Application for Renewal of Summer Food Service Program in Cape Girardeau, St. Francois, and Washington Counties and expanding services to Bollinger and Madison Counties b. Proposed Application for the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Youth Program c. Proposed Continuation of the Summer Youth Program REPORTS RECEIVED: 1. Report from the Executive Director 2. Travel report for January, 2010 3. Financial Summary ending January, 2010 4. Personnel Action Report for February, 2010 MATTERS DISCUSSED: 1. Information Items: a. 2008-2009 Head Start Annual Report b. Monitoring Report (Weatherization) and Response 2. Open Comments: a. Kathy Daugherty informed the Board that the next Basic Training would be held on March 29^th and April 1^st if anyone would be interested in attending. b. Eddie Strauser informed everyone that Juanita Rowe, a volunteer for EMAA passed away and will be greatly missed. c. Bill Bunch informed everyone that Jan Proffer, who worked for EMAA for several years, passed away and will be greatly missed. d. Greg Shinn informed everyone that EMAA has had approximately 1,190 volunteers during FY2009. e. Bill Bunch informed the Board that EMAA has another graduate from the Assets Development Program who would be purchasing a home. He encouraged Board members to attend the open house which will be held to celebrate this event. 3. Next Meeting Date: The next Board meeting will be held on April 19th at the River Hills Restaurant in Park Hills, Missouri. 4. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:10 pm.