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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 OCTOBER 15, 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 October 15, 2007 EMAA Board of Directors meeting agenda. One revision was made. Proposed Additional Fiscal Policies was added under Finance Committee. 2. Review and Approval of Minutes: The Board reviewed and approved the September 17, 2007 EMAA Board of Directors regular meeting minutes as presented. 3. Proposed Health Insurance Plan: The Board gave approval for the Executive Director, CPA and Senior Staff to choose the health insurance plan option with the best range of benefits to the employees at an affordable cost to the employees and the agency. The Board will be informed of the health insurance option selection at the Holiday Board meeting held on December 10, 2007. 4. Proposed Approval of Property and Liability Insurance: The Board gave approval for the Executive Director and the Agency CPA to enter into an insurance contract with the lowest bidding and most qualified insurance company that meets the needs of the agency. The Board will be informed what the bids were and which company was selected at the Holiday Board meeting. 5. Proposed Additional Fiscal Policies: The Board approved the following three additional policies to be included with the current fiscal policy and procedure manual: 1. Printing Checks in the MIP Software, 2. Processing of Accounts Payable, 3. Recording of Daily Receipts. 6. Proposed Review and Approval of Executive Directors Performance: The Board concurred with the recommendation of the Personnel Committee and approved the evaluation of the Executive Director. 7. Consent Calendar Items: The Board approved the following Consent Calendar Items: a. Proposed Acceptance of Dollar More Contract b. Proposed Acceptance of Dollar Help Contract c. Proposed Approval to continue Homeless Challenge Program d. Proposed Application for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program e. Proposed Acceptance of the LIHEAP Contract for the FY08 Program Year REPORTS RECEIVED: 1. Report from the Executive Director 2. Travel report for August, 2007 3. Financial Summary ending August, 2007 4. Personnel Action Reports for September, 2007 MATTERS DISCUSSED: 1. Information Items: None 2. Executive Session and Report Thereof: An Executive Session was held to review and approve the performance ratings for the Executive Director and the Program Directors. 3. New Business: a. Renee Killian presented Carolyn Bittick with a Plaque of Appreciation for serving on the Board for three years as the Head Start Policy Council Liaison. 4. Open Session: a. Renee Killian informed the Board that the Fredericktown Head Start Center is up and running again. 5. Next Meeting Date: The December Board meeting will be held on December 10th at Special Memories Banquet Hall in Leadington. 6. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:15 p.m.