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		1. HIGHLIGHTS OF EAST MISSOURI ACTION AGENCY, INCORPORATED BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING HELD AT THE RIVER HILLS RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 239 W. MAIN, PARK HILLS, MISSOURI MEETING HELD ON MAY 16, 2011 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 River Hills Restaurant located at 239 W. Main, 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 May 16, 2011 EMAA Board of Directors agenda. No corrections/revisions were made. 2. Review and Approval of Minutes: The Board reviewed and approved the March 28, 2011 EMAA Board of Directors regular meeting minutes as presented. 3. Proposed Seating of the New Liaison to EMAA Board of Directors: The Board approved to seat Dee Patel as the as the new APC Liaison to the EMAA Board of Directors. 4. Proposed Revision of Section VII of Personnel Policies to have time as a Temporary Hire count towards the 90-Day Trial Period of Staff Subsequently hired as Regular Employees: The Board approved a revision to Section VII of the EMAA Personnel Policies and Procedure Manual to allow the time in position of Temporary Hires to count toward the 90-day trial period if the employee is subsequently hired as a regular employee in that same position. 5. Proposed Pay-Off of Pitney Bowes Postage Meter Lease: The Board approved the early pay-off of the Pitney Bowes postage meter lease. 6. Proposed Housing Partnership with BJC Health: The Board approved exploring a housing partnership with the purpose of constructing 10-15 one bedroom apartments for BJC clientele. 7. Proposed Approval of 2011 Head Start Self-Assessment Results: The Board approved the results of the 2011 Head Start Self-Assessment. 8. Consent Calendar Items Approved: a. Proposed Award of Printing Contract for Upcoming Year b. Proposed Acceptance of Title X Funding REPORTS RECEIVED: 1. Report from the Executive Director 2. Travel report for February, March, 2011 3. Financial Summary ending March, 2011 4. Monthly Credit Card Analysis 5. Personnel Action Reports for March, April, 2011 MATTERS DISCUSSED: 1. New Business: A. Bill Bunch informed the Board that there will be a HHS Head Start Review in 2011 or 2012. Anticipate that it will be held in the fall of 2011. B. Bill Bunch informed the Board that Mineral Point Head Start is in need of repairs. The Weatherization Department is going to be looking at the cost of the repairs. 2. Open Comments: A. Steven Brewen informed the Board that there would be a Missouri Poverty Summit held on June 14^th and gave Board members information on the Summit and encouraged them to attend. B. Eddie Strauser thanked Bill Bunch for coming to the Washington County Community Partnership Meeting and speaking about EMAA. C. Kathy Daugherty asks that the Planning Committee for Fund Raising meet for a few minutes immediately following the Board meeting. D. There was a discussion regarding the county food pantries and how many people are served at these food pantries. 3. Next Meeting Date: The next Board meeting will be held on June 20, 2011 at River Hills Restaurant in Park Hills, Missouri. 4. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:05 p.m.