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Norman Carlson, Chairman Te_ Rnard of Cnun 1 nmmi _stonersner, Date ceptember 28,X98$-- r III
COLORADO Front Walter J. Speckman, Executive Director, Human Resources tk1'v
Subject: 1985 Head Start Grant
Enclosed for Board approval is the 1985 Head Start Grant. The grant is
funded by the Administration for Children, Youth and Families.
The Head Start Program will serve 275 children in four (4) Head Start
centers. The centers are located in Greeley, Pierce, Johnstown and
Frederick. Some of the services provided are education, family services,
health and nutrition and a special needs area. The Head Start Grant in-
corporates both the Basic and Handicap grants for Fiscal Year 1985.
The grant period will begin on January 1, 1985, and end December 31, 1985.
The total Federal monies are $444,709; In-kind is $133,266; and the Child
Care Food Program is $37,000. The total budget is $615,273.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 353-0540.
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OMB Approval No. 29--80216
FERAL ASSISTANCE 2- APPLI• �• XUM3e� 3. STATt'. a. NUMBER
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1. TYPE ❑ PPIAP'PL'CATION A,-t'Lt• b. DATE f b. DATE -�--_Year 'north day
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ACTION Ej /;pptjc4;Tto{t `CATION 19 J�F—'"rd U: 1 PER — ASSIGNED 19 —_
(Mar:eap. O )►OTiF)CATION OF INTENT (Opt) Leave
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Lox) O REPORT OF FEDERAL ACTION
4. LEGAL APPLICANT/RECIPIENT 5. FEDERAL EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NO._
e. Applicant Nuns I Weld County Division of Human •-_. •__
b. Organization Celt Resources - Head Start Program (a
c. Street/P.O. Bat P.O. Box 1805 I PRO e. NUMBER JJ 3[f I iU I l)J
d. City : Greeley .. County : Weld GRAM b. TITLE
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Colorado g. ZIP Cade: 80632 . Federal Child Development
h. Cantaot Pin" 1C'," ;p1ter J. ckman, Executive DirectF1'D) Head Start
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a 7. TITLE AND DESCRIPTION OF APPLICANT'S PROJECT , 8. TYPE OF APPLICANT/RECIPIENT
A-S eta Cornmunih Action Amoy
P.-tat.ratab H-•1-Higher Eo..cational Institution
1985 Head Start Basic (PA 22) C-s>.mtate I-IndianTclbe
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0-Cauistytric K-Other (Specify):
5 1985 Head Start Handicap (PA 26) F-Sclryiool District
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9. T ° OF ASSISTANCE
A-Destc Grant D-Insurance
a B-Supplemental Grant E-0thsr Ent,appro., ± T.-•I
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-10. AREA OF PROJECT IMPACT (MGT.*,of eltiw,c le,, ee, Ile ESTIMATED NUµ. IL TYPE OF APPLICATION
BER OF PERSONS
States,ate.) A*.r C-Revision E-Augmsntstion
BENEF)IING o Ranswal D-Ccnl;nwtion
Weld County 275 Enter appropriate lifter�E JJ
13. PROPOSED FUNDING 14. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS OF: 35. TYPE OF CHANGE (For Ito or Ile) L
•— t A—lnaeasa Dollars F—Othec (Specify):
e. FEDERAL $ 444,709 .00 e. APPLICANT b. PROJECT B—Decrease Dollars
b. APPLICANT 133,564 .D0 4 COUP t1 -Wi de C-+nct.s.lluratlaa —— --
e- STATE I 00 15. PROJECT START 17. PROJECT E-Cancellation
DATE Year month desx DryXRATION Enter apprr-
d. LOCAL ___ -00 I9_85 01 01 ---�G —._-__N`T"tLa Mute tetterinl LJ ,
a. OTHER 1- 37,000 -00 18. ESTIMATED
DATE O Year mantis des 19. EXISTING FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION NUME'ER
E SUBMITTED TO
G FEDERAL AGENCY► 19 84 10 01 08CH0019/12
I. TOTAL [s ? 27 3 _oo __-- —_
20. FEDERAL AGENCY TO RECEIVE REQUEST (Name.City.State,ZIP code) 21. REMARKS ADDED
__ Administration for_Children, Youth and F , lilies _ ❑ Yes No
22. a- Ts ton Nast or my Laowt►Jtt and belief, b. It required by OM9 Ciro...« ):-i5 this a:ri.cation nes submitted, pursuant to in• No re- P-capnn.e
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EI THE true, am* correct. the document has teen.- APPLICANT duty sacvorit:ed by Of governing body of (I) Lorimer-'Meld Council of Governments {�t1J tI---t1 t-I
;:' : CERTIFIES Oa e:w.eaaa tad the applicant will comply
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23. a. TFPED !AWE AND TITLE b. SIGNATURE c. DATE SIGNED
CERTIFYING Nor--:=n Carl son, Chairman "�,, V.+ Year month day
p, REPRE-
et SENTATIVE Board of County Commissioner -p...^. a-__- �-�-+`I ' - _19 84 10 01
24. AGENCY NAME 25. APPLICA" Year month day
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES .. T1ON
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F . OReI#4 6NHIJMAN DEVEIGVMENT- SYFtATIVE OFFICE 28. FEDERAL
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FEDERAL AGENCY . et bus Woe or is Going made. i
A-95 ACTION
STANDARD rORM 424 PAGE 1 (10-75)
Prescribed by GSA.Federal Management Circular 74-7
PART II own HO.eo-no 156
PROJECT APPROVAL INFORMATION
Item 1.
Does this assistance request require State, local, Name of Goveming Body -.----
regional, or other priority rating? Priority Rating_
Yes X No
Item 2.
Does this assistance request require State,or local Name of Agency or
advisory, educational or health clearances? Board
__Yes X No (Attach Documentation)
Item 3.
Does this assistance request require clearinghouse (Attach Cemnsents)
review in accordance with OMB Circular A-95?
X Yes No Item 4.
kc\kiDees this onistonce request require State, loco!, Name of pp eying Arcency,� �� �� 1/+ `
regional or other planning approval? Date UC LCher k •
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X Yes No
Items.
Is the proposed project covered by an approved compre- Check one: State ❑
hensive plan? Local ❑
Regional
Yes X No Location of Plan
Item 6.
Will the assistance requested serve a Federal X Nome of Federal installation
installation? Yes No Federal Population benefiting from Project_. .
Item 7.
Will the assistance requested be on Federal land or Nonce of Federal Installation — _
installation? Location of Federal Land Yes X No Percent of Protect --._—_
Item 8.
Will the assistance requested have on impact or effect See instructions for additional information to be
on the environment? provided.
Yes X No
Item 9. Number of:
Will the assistance requested cause the displacement Individuals
of individuals, families, businesses,or farms? Families _—
Businesseo
Yes X No Farms —
Item 10,
Is there other related assistance on this project previous, See instructions for additional information to be
pending,or anticipated? provided.
Yes X No
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Head Start Program
Non-Federal Share FY 1985
Parent and Student Volunteers:
Parents are requested to contribute a minimum of eight
(8) hours per month volunteering in the classroom, at
committee meetings, council meetings, etc. Students
from the University of Northern Colorado and Aims Comm-
unity College volunteer time in the classroom as part
of their practicum.
17,910 hrs. @ $3.35/hr. -- $ 60,000
Volunteer Outreach Program:
Outreach and supportive services provided to the Head
Start Program thru the Outreach Volunteer Program at
Human Resources.
3,500 hrs @ $3. 50/hr. 12,250
Donated Space:
Space donated to the Head Start Program by school ,
organizations, and civic groups for such things as
parent and teacher activities, projects, fund-raising
activities, etc. Value of donated space is based on
property appraisals or normal rents charged. Includes
space at University of Northern Colorado, Aims Community
College, Rodarte Center, 4-H Building.
Value of Space - 2,000
Donations:
Includes donations from businesses, civic groups, and
individuals during the course of the year. Such dona-
tions include classroom supplies, building materials for
the playground, merchandise and food donated for fund
raisings, special gifts from businesses for Christmas,
and radio/newspaper advertising during the year for
special activities and recruitment.
Approximate value - ----- 17,500
Psychological testings and screenings, diagnostic evaluations and
professional staffings:
School District 6 Early Intervention Specialist Debbie
Fletcher, M.A. , Carol Norton, M.A. , Mental Health,
Joann Harris, M.A. BOCES.
$ 50/hr. x 14 hrs./wk. x 25 weeks -----• 17,500
Testing and therapy at University of Northern Colorado:
Audiology screenings for 250 children
@ $14/child 3,500
Auditory follow-ups for 30 children
@ $20/child 600
Play therapy provided by master degree student interns
18 children @ $9/hr. x 3hrs./wk. x 24 weeks 11,664
Instructor of Play Therapy (Byron Norton, PHD) for
preparation time, lectures, observations and review
@ $25/hr. x 12 hrs./wk. x 24 weeks 7,200
Group and individual speech/language therapy pro-
vided by graduate students to approximately 20
children.
@ $9/hr. x 5 hrs./week x 30 weeks --- 1,350
Total Non-Federal Share $ 133,564
1985
HEAD START BASIC (PA22)
CCFP
PERSONNEL Reimbursement
Salaries, A,t ;inistration 5 24,194
Salaries, Staff 239,591 16,387
Salaries, Transportation 31,647
295,432 16,387
Fringe Benefits
Unemployment Insurance 6,000
Workers Compensation 1,174 80
Health & Life Insurance 16,118 1,385
FICA , 16, 771 _ 1,148
40,063 2,613
TRAVEL
Mileage 220
Accommodations & Registration 1,000
Meals 500
1,720
EQUIPMENT
Equipment _0_
SUPPLIES
Office Supplies 1 ,000
Medical/Dental Supplies 1,200
Food 17,500
Janitorial Supplies 1,500
Classroom Supplies 1,500
Kitchen Supplies 1,000
Repair & Maintenance/Building 3,258
9,458 17,500
CONTRACTUAL
Dental Services 5,500
Medical Services 4,000
Management Services 6,000
Consultant Services 500
Insurance 1,200
OJT/Training 1,800
19,000
CONSTRUCTION
Construction -0-
Other
Gas & Oil $ 10,000
Postage 300
Printing 1,200
Subscriptions 100
Membership & Dues 100
Public Relations 50
Advertising 50
Utilities 14,000
Telephone 5,500
Storage 500
Audit 3,700
Repair & Maintenance - Vehicles 8,500
Repair & Maintenance - Equipment 750
Staff Local Travel 3,500
Parent Activities 1,800
Tuition 100
Books 1,500
Child Care 1,000
Building & Office Rent 9,000
Total Other Costs 61,150 500
Total Program Expenditures 426,823
Plus: Anticipated CCFP Reimbursement 37,000
Net - Federal Expenditures 463,823
The cost of developing and administering the Head Start Program will not exceed
15% of the total costs of the program.
1985 Salaries
Head Start Basic (PA 22)
Head CCFP
Percent Monthly Period Total Start Reim-
of Time Salary (- Months) Salary Basic bursement
Director 100% $1,529.01 12 $ 18,348
Community S->.'vices Worker 100% 804.00 9 7,236
Community Services Worker 100% 834.00 9 7,506
Community Services Worker 100% 881. 75 9 7,936
Family Services Coordinator 100% 1,121.88 10 11,219
Special Needs Technician 20% 1,055.00 10 2,110
Health Coordinator 100% 1,005. 00 10 10,050
Education Coordinator 100% 1,055.00 10 10,550
Greeley Cook 100% 818. 67 9 7,368 -0- 7,368
Food Service Worker 34% 691.05 9 6,219 4,095 2,124
Pierce Cook 100% 766. 00 9 6,895 -0- 6,895
Teacher 1 100% 967.08 9 8,704
Teacher 2 100% 920.63 9 8,286
Teacher 3 100% 785.00 9 7,065
Teacher 4 100% 943.35 9 8,490
Teacher 5 100% 996. 65 9 8,970
Teacher 6 100% 920.63 9 8,286
Teacher 7 100% 943.36 9 8,490
Teacher 8 100% 967.07 9 8,704
Teacher 9 100% 943.35 9 8,490
Teacher Aide 1 100% 657.82 9 5,920
Teacher Aide 2 100% 657.82 9 5,920
Teacher Aide 3 100% 743.97 9 6,696
Teacher Aide 4 100% 657.82 9 5,920
Teacher Aide 5 100% 743.97 9 6,696
Teacher Aide 6 100% 763.15 9 6,869
Teacher Aide 7 100% 674.44 9 6,070
Teacher Aide 8 100% 674.44 9 6,070
Substitute/Teacher
and/or Aides 100% 711.00 9 19,197
Office Technician II 100% 878. 33 12 10,540
Janitor I 100% 6 5,158
Total Head Start Salaries 255,978 239,591 16,387
1985 Salaries
Head Start Handicap (PA 26)
Special Needs Technician 80% 1,055. 00 10 8,440
1985 Program Budcet
Head Start Handicap (PA 25)
Personnel
Salaries, Staff $ 8,440
Fringe Benefits
Workers Compensation 42
Health & Life Insurance 547
FICA 591
Total Fringe Benefits $ 1,180
Contractual
Speech/Hearing S 7,666
Mileage (UNC) 600
Total Contractual S 8,266
Total Head Start Handicap S 17,886
Note: The Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) will provide one (1)
additional Teacher Aide in each of "= classrooms and will also
provide one (1) Health Aide and one (1) Cu-riunity Service
Worker. All wages, fringe benefits, etc. , will be paid by the
JTPA program.
PART V
ASSURANCES
The Applicant hereby assures and certifies that he will comply with the regulations, policies,
guidelines and requirements, including OMB Circulars No. A-95,A--102 and FMC 74--4,as they
relate to the application, acceptance and use of Federal funds for this federally-assisted project.
Also the Applicant assures and certifies to the grant that:
1 . It possesses legal authority to apply for 5 . It will comply with the provisions of the
the grant; that a resolution, motion or Hatch Act which limit the political activi-
similar action has been duly adopted or ty of employees.
passed as an official act of the ap-
plicant's governing body,authorizing the 6 . It will comply with the minimum wage
filing of the application, including all and maximum hours provisions of the
understandings and assurances contain- Federal Fair Labor Standards Act, as
ed therein,and directing and authorizing they apply to hospital and educational in-
the person identified as the official stitution employees of State and local
representative of the applicant to act in governments.
connection with the application and to
provide such additional information as 7 . It will establish safeguards to prohibit
may be required. employees from using their positions for
a purpose that is or gives the appearance
2 . It will comply with Title VI of the Civil of being motivated by a desire for private
Rights Act of 1964(P.L.88-352)and in ac- gain for themselves or others, particular-
cordance with Title VI of that Act, no per- ly those with whom they have family,
son in the United States shall, on the business, or other ties.
ground of race, color, or national origin,
be rxcluded from participation in, be 8 . It will give the sponsoring agency or the
denied the benefits of, or be otherwise Comptroller General through any
subjected to discrimination under any authorized representative the access to
program or activity for which the appli- and the right to examine all records,
cant receives Federal financial books, papers, or documents related to
assistance and will immediately take any the grant.
measures necessary to effectuate this
agreement-
9 . It will comply with all requirements im-
3 . It will comply with Title VI of the Civil posed by the Federal sponsoring agency
Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC 2000d) pro- concerning special requirements of law,
hibiting employment discrimination program requirements, and other ad-
where (1) the primary purpose of a grant ministrative requirements.
is to provide employment or (2)
discriminatory employment practices 1 0 . It will insure that the facilities under its
will result in unequal treatment of per- ownership, lease or supervision which
sons who are or should be benefiting shall be utilized in the accomplishment
from the grant-aided activity. of the project are not listd on the En-
vironmental Protection Agency's (EPA)
4 . It will comply with requirements of the list of Violating Facilities and that it will
provisions of the Uniform Relocation notify the Federal grantor agency of the
Assistance and Real Property Acquisi- receipt of any communication from the
tions Act of 1970(P.L.91-646)which pro- Director of the EPA Office of Federal Ac-
vides for fair and equitable treatment of tivities indicating that a facility to be us-
persons displaced as a result of Federal ed in the project is under consideration
and federally assisted programs. for listing by the EPA.
The phrase "Federal financial assistance" in- 1 2 . It will assist the Federal grantor agency
cludes any form of loan, grant, guaranty, in- in its compliance with Secti-. 106 of the
surance payment, rebate, subsidy, disaster National Historic Preservation Act of
assistance loan or grant, or any other form of 1956 as amended (16 U.S.C. 470), Ex-
direct or indirect Federal assistance. ecc:ive Order 11593, and the Ar-
1 1 . It will comply with the flood insurance checiogical and Historic Preservation
purchase requirements of Section 102(a) Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 469a-1 et seq.) by
of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of (a) consulting with the State Historic
1973, Public Law 93-234, 87 Stat. 975, ap- Preservation Officer on the conduct of in-
proved December31, 1976.Section 102(a) ves: rations, as necessary, to identify
requires, on and after March 2, 1975, the properties listed in or eligible for inclu-
purchase of flood insurance in com- sion in the National Register of Historic
munities where such insurance is Places that are subject to adverse effects
available as a condition for the receipt of (see 20 CFR Part 800.8) by the activity,
any Federal financial assistance for con- and notifying the Federal grantor agency
struction or acquisition purposes for use of the existence of any such properties,
in any area that has been identified by the and by (b) complying with all re-
Secretary of the Department of Housing quirements established by the Federal
and Urban Development as an area hav- grantor agency to avoid or mitigate
ing special flood hazards. adverse effects upon such properties.
:.:. _✓•=..\,AENT RUM:21V OFn ICE :1931—720-019/A549
ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES REGULATION UNDER
TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964
Weld County Division of Human Resources hereinafter called the "Applicant")
(Name of Applicant)
HEREBY AGREES THAT it will comply with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352)
and all requirements imposed by or pursuant to the Regulation of the Department of Health and
Human Sen-ices (45 CFR Part 80) issued pursuant to that n:' . to the end that, in accordance with
title VI of that Act and the Regulation, no person in the Ur-i:ed States shall, on the ground of race,
color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise
subjected to discrimination under any program or activity for which the Applicant receives Federal
financial assistance from the Department; and HEREBY GIVES ASSURANCE THAT it will imme-
diately take any measures necessary to effectuate this agreement.
If any real property or structure thereon is provided or imcr-J-ed with the aid of Federal financial
assistance extended to the Applicant by the Department, this assurance shall obligate the Applicant, or
in the case of any transfer of such property, any transferee. do the period during which the real
property or structure is used for a purpose for which the Feder: =uncial assistance is extended or for
another purpose involving the provision of similar ^:ices or benefits. if any personal property is so
provided, this assurance shall obligate the Applicant for the perod during which it retains ownership
or possession of the property. In all other cases. this assurance shall obligate the Appli< ant for the
period daring which the Federal financial assistance is extended :o ft by the Department.
THIS ASSURANCE is given in consideration of and for the p--arse of obtaining any and all Federal
grants, loans, contracts. property, discounts or other Feder,': -:nncial assistance extended after the
date hereof to the Applicant by the Department. including -:_: 'Invent payments aftet such date on
account of applications for Federal financial assistance '.which were approved before such date. The
Applicant recognizes and agrees that such Federal financial assistance will be extended in reliance on
the representations and agreements made in this assurance, and that the United States shall have the
right to seek judicial enforcement of this assurance. This assurance is binding on the Applicant, its
successors, transferees, and assignees, and the person or persons whose signatures appear below are
authorized to sign this assurance on behalf of the Applicant.Dared October '1 1.9F34 �f /'_ / ! t
(Applicant)
Norman Carlson, Chairman
By Board of County Commissioners
(A,s C-__ -:of Board,or comparable
a__.. _ed effcial)
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P.O. Box 1805 AT f
Greeley, Colorado 80632 WE , 4:
(Applicant's mailing address)
PLEASE RETURN ORIGINAL TO: Office of Civil Rights ;pr, y C cri<
Room 5627/B North P:,i.t t e
330 Independence Ave.. N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201
RETURN COPY TO: GRANTS MANAGENIES1 OFFICE
HDS GRANTS MANAGEMENT
HHS-441 (10182; Rev. • GPO 894-600
DEPART7IFNT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN. SlRVICFS
ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCE W IIR SECTION 504 OF THE
REHA9Ii.IT:ATION ACT OF 1973. AS AMENDED
The undersigned (herei raPror called the "recipient—) HEREBY AGRI.ES THAI it will comply with Lc:i:,n 504 of the Re-
habilitation Aet of 1971 as amended (29 U.S.C. -941. a ' rceiore:ants imposed by the applicable FIUS re:elation (45 CI R.
Part 84), and all guidelines and interpretations tssaed pu.xunt tixr_to.
Pursuant to § 84.5(a) of the regulation [45 C F.R-k4.5ta)] , the :recipient gives this Assurance in ceusidcrnrion a ail for ti::
purpose asf obtaining ally and :all fc Icral grants. bans, contracts(e..:e sr procurement contracts acid contracts of insin:tort
or guaranty) property,discounts. or other federal financial assist lice extended by the Department of Health and T.r.nat:
Services after the date of this Assurance,including it payments or othera>sistanee made after such date on a, plrcati:,t, for
federal financial assistance that were approved before such date. The recipient recoynie-es and agrees that such federal triLurC al
a sn'ance will he extended in reliance on the :cprosencations and ntents made in this Assurance and that the kin Weil
States wiil have the right t, enforce this Assurance through lawful means.This Assurance is binding on the recipient, as
successors, transferees and assignees,and the person or persons whose r se cnc.natures appear below ale authoei/cd tr sign this
Assurance on behalf of the recipient.
This Assurance obligates the recipient for the pefied during, which federal financial l assistance is extended to it by the De-
partment cr Health and I la.rtao eicryi:es or, w lit-M the ii3Sistance is in the fat of real or personal pry'perry, for the per hod
provided for in - &15(h) of the rcltaaiation ]4:s C.F.R. 84.5(b)] .
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CERTIFICATION OF HEAL) START
ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS
We Weld County Board of County Commissioners _, have reviewed
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45 'CFR Part 1301.32 and certify that the development and administrative costs to administer the
Weld County Division of Human Resources Bead S_art Program for the program year
(Nome of Grantee) _
January 1, 1985 through December 31, 1985 will not exceed 15 percent of S 578273
(total Federal and non-Federal costs for program accounts 22 through 26).
Documents substantiating administrative costs are available in our files for review by auditor and
• Office of Human Development Services/Health and Human Services Personnel.
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ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROGRAMMATIC COMPLIANCE
We, Weld County Board cf County Commissioners , have reviewed
(Grantee Name & Number
all the items of compliance as stated in 45 Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR) , Part 74; 45 CFR 1301, 1302, 1303, 1305, and certify that
th-, Weld County Division of Human Resources _ Head Start Program
for the year 01/01/84 through 12/31/84 is in total administra-
tive and programmatic compliance.
Documents substantiating compliance are available in our files for
review by an auditor and the Administration for Children , Youth and
Families; Office of Human Development Services; Health and Human
Services.
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ADMINISTRATION
The Weld County Head Start Program has reorganized and there is a change
in the program design. The reorganization came as a result of the
Community Needs Assessment which was conducted in the time period of
April to June, 1984. When the needs assessment was completed, the
n. cessity for looking into different alternatives of service delivery
very obvious.
Through May 1984, the Weld County Head Start Program operated with one
main center in Greeley. The Greeley center operated four (4) class-
rooms. All of the classrooms were double sessions and each session
served 18 children. The program also operated four (4) county sites
with one classroom each. All of the county sites (with the exception of
Johnstown) operated a double session. Listed below is a summary of the
W •ld County Head Start operations through May, 1984:
1. Gres' 7 Center
The center in Greeley operated four (4) classrooms with eight (8)
teachers and four (4) teacher's aides. The center operated double
sessions with 18 children per session. The schedule called for
three and one half (3+) hours in the morning session and three (3)
hours in the afternoon session.
2. Pierce Center
The center in Pierce operated one (1) classroom with one (1)
teacher and (1) teacher aide. The center operated double sessions
with 25 children. The schedule allowed three and one half (3i)
hours in the morning session and three (3) hours in the afternoon
session.
3. Evans Center
The center in Evans operated one (1) classroom with one (1 ) teacher
and one (1) teacher aide The center operated double sessions with
25 children. The schedule allowed three and one half (31 ) hours in
both the morning and afternoon sessions.
4. Johnstown Center
The center in Johnstown operated one (1) classroom with one (1)
teacher and one (1) teacher aide. The center operated one (1)
session with 18 children. The schedule called for three and one
half (3i) hours in the morning session only.
5. Frederick Center
The center in Frederick operated one (1) classroom with one (1)
teacher and one (1 ) teacher aide. The center operate double
sessions with 25 children. The schedule called for three and one
half (3z) hours in both the morning and the afternoon sessions.
The Community Needs Assessment identified an increase in the number of
children qualifying for services. This information was shared with the
Parent Policy Council in order to determine the plan of action that
should be followed. During the meeting which took place on June 28,
1984, the different alternatives to increase enrollment levels were
discussed. The different options mentioned in the Head Start Program
Performance Standards (N-30-334-1-20 Relic; 8. special provision; 2.
Variation in Center Attendance) were analyzed by taking into consid-
eration the characteristics of the children being served , their develop-
mental needs , the resources available in the community, and the families
needs. The Parent Policy Council recs-;-,ended that the split session
option would best meet the children ant fa-` lies ' needs in Weld County.
On July 11, 1984, a meeting was called with all the Weld County Head
Start staff to discuss the possibility of ceanging the program' s opera-
tion during the 1984-1985 school year. During the meeting, the decision
was made to go and obtain feedback from past parents regarding their
feelings toward a change.
A second staff meeting took place on July 25 , 1984. The outgrowth of
the meeting was a consolidated decision to e proach any future change
with a team approach.
The feedback obtained from the past oarerts contacted was positive
regarding a change in program operations. The recommendation was made
to contact parents whose children were errolad in the program and were
going to actually experience the chance. ere were 120 letters sent to
parents inviting them to a meeting and explaining how important their
input would be in making the final decision about the program design.
The meeting took place on August 10, 11924. The recommendation from the
parents who attended the meeting was to imeTement the split session in
the weld County Head Start Program.
The enrollment levels for the program have increased from last year's
225 children to 275 for the 1984-1985 secs'. _-' . As always , increasing
the number of children receiving services will continue to be a number
one priority, as well as increasing the quality of services being
provided.
The Head Start Program will continue to receive fiscal , personnel ,
contractual , and transportation services from the Department of Human
Resources (HRD). The Fiscal Department at TPD monitors purchasing,
budget control , and USDA claims. The Perscrnel Department provides
assistance in recruitment and hiring of new _ersonnel , payroll , and
administration of county policies and proce_ures.
Human Resources also provides the trans or__:ion of Head Start children
and parents to the Greeley and outlyinc cou'_y centers. The Department
of Human Resources administers and operates the transportation component
and works directly with a Head Start contact -erson to insure that the
system is running effectively.
In addition to the above, HRD provides essistance in the elaboration of
contracts and grants. The grants management section of the HRD Adminis-
trative Unit draws up all new contracts and finalizes all grants. This
facilitates the administration of Head Star: end creates more time for
the Head Start Director to initiate new prefects and provides greater
quality control .
The Head Start Administrative Unit will consist of the Director and
three (3) component coordinators. The components are: Education,
Family Services (Social Services and Parent Involvement make up this
component) , and Health and Nutrition. The Administrative Staff is
comprised of individuals with a high degree of experience and skills to
carry out program and component objectives.
NEEDS ASSESSMENT OF AREAS TO BE SERVED
During the months of April , May, and June, 1984, a review of the
Community Needs Assessment took place. The needs assessment was
targeted in the areas where the Head Start program is providing services
at present, and also in areas identified as potential center locations
because of its characteristics (in terms of economic changes in their
communities such as higher unemployment, growth in their population ,
etc. ). The needs assessment showed the following results in the areas
mentioned below:
1. Frederick:
This area is known as the Tri-Town Area, and includes the towns of
Frederick, Firestone, and Dacono. This is a'growing community, and
is very attractive to low-income families who can afford low rents
and utilities. The head of the households work in Longmont, which is
20 minutes away and offers a high number of unskilled jobs in the
meat packing and electronic industry (Sherwood Enterprises is an
example of a large employer of unskilled labor and low wages).
Through the needs assessment, the number of children identified as
needing services was 24. IT is expected that this number will
increase in the near future.
The St. Vrain School District in Longmont was contacted to find out
if there was any space available to be utilized by Head Start. The
present center location in the Catholic Church in Frederick is too
small to provide services to more than 25 children and meet the
regulations of 35 sq. ft. per child. The answer from the School
District was that due to the increase in population in the area ,
their enrollment has considerably increased and they are having
space problems.
For the 1984-1985 school year, it is anticipated that the Head Start
program will be serving at least 24 children out of the center in
Frederick. There is a waiting list of approximately ten (10)
children.
The objective in the Tri-Town Area for the Weld County Head Start
program is: By the end of May, 1985, have identified alternative
facilities , which will meet all Head Start Performance Standards and
will allow an increase in the number of children enrolled in the
program.
The St. Vrain School District will become the target of this effort
because they are planning on expanding their facilities. It will be
a possibility for Head Start to utilize some of the facilities which
will become available, if new buildings are constructed. The school
district is utilizing modular units as classrooms at present. Real
Estate Agencies (local ) have been ocn:s:ted and made aware of the
Head Start need for space in the corm -ity. Private owners of
property have been contacted and will _-rtinue to be approached to
find out if any facilities are -ayaileb' e for rent.
2. Johnstown:
The Community Needs Assessment identified 20 children in need of
services. The Johnstown center series :ha towns of Johnstown and
Milliken. The center operates in a __ iar unit located on the
property of School District RE-5J. r__'_ services are also purchased
from the School District. Due to the size of the facilities being
utilized, the number of children tc r__si ;e services must be limited
in order to comply with the required 3E so. ft. per child. This
year there will be a split session of tic. different groups each
attending two days a week. The limited space available will be
efficiently utilized through this s;s=_- and the requirement of 35
sq. ft. per child will be met by havir: ten (10) children per
session.
The objective for the Weld County Feat :-art program in the
Johnstown area is: By the end of the _:nool year 1984-1985, a needs
assessment will be completed which clude the town of Windsor,
(located eight (8) miles north of t: n). This town is becoming
an economically depressed town, due t large lay-offs by Kodak, one
of the largest employers in that area. Kodak has announced even
more lay-offs in the near future. :t is expected that the number of
eligible families in Windsor will increase considerably. The possi-
bility of opening a new center in ', ir_s . r will be examined if ade-
quate facilities are found. The EitC - a_ ve of transporting chil -
dren to the Johnstown center will be c_ s`dered if larger facilities
become available in the Johnstown-Miii ' ._n area.
3. Pierce:
Large and adequate facilities are available in this town. The chil-
dren receiving services come from the :errs of Pierce and Ault. The
needs assessment identified over 30 ch,i : _ren eligible for services
for school year 1984-1985. A waiting list of at least 10 children
is expected in this area and over roll-cent will be an immediate
answer in order to provide services to all eligible children.
Because of the large facilities available, it is expected that a
maximum of 20 children per session _an receive services. In the
case of having 20 children per session , adjustments in the number of
staff in the classroom will be made to eep the recommended ratio of
five (5) children to one (1) adult ten session.
4. Greeley:
The Greeley center is the main center f:r the Weld County Head Start
program. It is located in the west central portion of the county
and contains almost half of the county's population of approximately
123,439 (up 38% from the 1970 cersus ) .
The needs assessment in the Greeley area (which serves the towns of
Greeley, Kersey, Eaton) , identified by :".e end of August , 1984, 210
children eligible for services as der Head Start regulations. Given
the space limitations of the Greel_y c_ der, it was prohibiting to
increase the number of children enrolled without going against Head
Start regulations of 35 sq. ft. per child.
In planning for the 1984-1985 school year art for the development of the
split session option, several important areas were given careful consid-
eration:
1. Developmental Needs of the Child
The Educational Coordinator will ensure that the Lesson Plans and
schedule of activities provide adequate s-all and large group
activities which will insure that the child' s social , emotional ,
physical and intellectual needs are bei :_met. Two (2) home visits
will be made to each of the families . The home visits will ensure
that parents are aware of their child' s developmental level , and
that they receive age appropriate materials and activities to foster
continual and productive growth and de elcp-ent for each member of
the family.
2. Needs and Desires of the Family
The different needs of parents were taken into consideration. Past
parents, present parents and the Parent Policy Council did have
input in expressing their opinion as to which program option would
fulfill their needs best. Emphasis will be made to approach each
parent as an individual and to assess tre family' s needs and assets.
This will provide the opportunity to assist families in building
upon their assets and fulfillirg their . rmet needs.
3. Curriculum Planning
Home visits provide an opportunity for he parent and the Head Start
staff to jointly plan the child ' s irdii :.al curriculum. Specific
individual needs may be identified, ex.l _ re1 and worked with in a
manner appropriate for all concerned. These home visits also
provide an excellent means to carry anc extend classroom learning
into the home.
Planning the curriculum with the teacher helps parents to see the
need for sequential learning in relatich_hp to their child' s
developmental level , as well as the nee: for careful and
conscientious planning to further their development.
The center curriculum planning gives the teacher the opportunity to
provide continuous and sequential learr.iir:, as well as opportunities
for spontaneous learning. Parent participation in the curriculum
planning helps to personalize as well a. individualize the classroom
learning.
4. Staffing Pattern
The program will provide one (1) adult :c every five (5) children in
the classroom. This ratio will be maintained in all centers. The
staffing pattern being considered is ore (1) teacher and two (2)
teacher aides per classroom. Each classroom, will provide services
to 15 children, two (2) days a week, si . ( ) hours/day (see Section
5, Space Available) .
5. Space Available
Aims Community College donated to the. _ Td _= ,nty Head Start , two
(2) Star steel buildings which have 1 _sa ed on the Greeley Head
Start property. It is proposed that the _o:T dings will be ready to
be used as classrooms by October 30, 12=. 'additional space will be
utilized for parent activities and ct e d :cram projects .
The Greeley center will operate a ..: n_- or seven (7) classrooms
with 15 children per session. One .r l.. of children will attend
classes in the center Tuesday and ' edres:ay for six. (6) hours each
day. The second group of children ,,i':l attend classes on Thursday
and Friday, for six (6) hours each da_
The Evans center will be moved into the -ew facilities in Greeley.
There is a distance of only six (6;, - es between the two (2)
centers . The money being paid for re . _ end utilities at the Evans
center will be saved. The childrer ,r' : ___ ; e food services. The
Greeley center comes with excellent ccck'.nq facilities , and for the
past year, food was being transported to Evans on a daily basis.
The teaching team working in Evans ;=-;1 :e able to participate fully
in the Greeley center activities and wfl7 ha ;e the support of the
component staff.
The center in Johnstown will operate s '. . sessions with ten (10)
children participating in each two jay _._ _` ,u. The limitations in
space have made it impossible to increase te number of children
enrolled in this center.
Pierce and Frederick will also operate s. .--sessions . Pierce will
be providing services to 30 children __ facilities available
are excellent and offer plenty of space. Frederick will be serving
24 children. The space limitation s = _ reason for the number of
children being served.
It is the objective of the Weld CountyStart Program to
increase the number of children beir: senYet, from 235 to 275 , by
December, 1984, without diminishinc tre s.ar-ity or quality of the
services being provided. Listed below ' = the proposed enrollment
level foh each center:
Greeley 2=C `bi'. _'ren
Johnstown 2r. children
Frederick 20 _hi d en
Pierce 2E children
Total 27E _-i r_ren
In order to maintain the quality of ser, = ce_ - -_aided to the children
and their families the following develop—per__ h_ .e taken place:
1. Health
An agreement has been reached with Sunr se _:-::unity Health Center
to provide physicals to the childreh en-.11e_ in the Head Start
Program. The physicals will include pc.-ica' examination , urinal -
ysis , and hematocrit. The cost willbe C7 ; 1 per child. Through
May, 1984, private physicians were h_- : t 530. 00 per physical .
2. Dental
The Sunrise Community Health Center will provide dental examina-
tions , including cleaning, to all Head =tart children at a cost of
55.00 per child. If the child needs treatment, every visit will
cost 52.00 to the Head Start program, -_;ardless of the amount of
work done.
3. Staff
In general , the following positions have been filled with different
people due to resignation: one (1) Special Needs Technician (reor-
ganized position) , one (1) teacher position , and two (2) teacher
aide positions.
Listed below is a more specific narrative regarding the staff in
each component:
a. Health Component
In the past, a definite problem identified was the Health
Coordinator utilized approximately, 1.: of her time attending
meetings to share information with, the rest of the components ,
directing teacher team meetings , ev_Jation meetings , etc.
Placement of special needs within the Health Component, will
create a sharing of information cn every child who is identified
for special needs , high risk, or has any health problem. The
nurse and technician will be able to discuss and arrive at a
recommendation. The technician can attend the meetings and
share the recommendations with the croup and give feedback to
the Health Coordinator after the meeoing. This process will
avoid duplication of effort and w`lT provide the time that is
needed by the Health Coordinator to _:mplete other duties.
Two (2) Health Aides will be supporting the efforts of the
Health Component. The Health Coordinator will continue to
supervise the Food Service staff. The responsibility for the
monthly U. S.D.A. Report has been removed from this component and
will be the responsibility of the Director.
b. Educational Component
A new position has been created in this component. A Training
and Technical Assistance Technician .r'. 11 be working under the
Education Coordinator. This person „ill be responsible to
assist and coordinate the efforts of all the CDA applicants,
negotiate with local colleges for credits and continuous educa-
tional opportunities for the applicants , and coordinate the
overall training process for the pr=_ran staff. All the
training planned for staff will be c--ered to parents. The
Training and Technical Assistance Technician will be working
closely with the Parent Involvement Demponent to ensure a plan
is developed to meet the needs of the families through
workshops , training, seminars , etc.
The number of staff will not be increased , except for two
teacher aide positions. In the past the program had eight (8)
teachers in the Greeley center working three and one-half (3l)
hours in the classroom, and utilizic the rest of the time for
planning. For the 1984-1985 school year, each teacher will be
responsible for two (2) sessions with one (1) session attending
Tuesday and Wednesday and one (1) session attending Thursday and
Friday. Two (2) teachers will be displaced, however, they will
be taking over the two (2) new classrooms created in the new
facilities.
The Education Coordinator will continue to supervise the
teaching staff.
c. Family Services Component (Social Services/Parent Involvement)
The number of community workers assisting the Social Services
Coordinator has been increased to three (3) people.
The organizational chart has been restructured to ensure an
effective and efficient flow of information as well as the
adequate support for staff to be able to absorb the additional
fifty (50) children receiving services this year.
The 1984-1985 Organizational Chart
Human Resources
Executive Director
Parent Policy
Council
Head Start
Director
Secretary
Health I Educational Family Services
Component Component Parent Involvement
Component
Special ---- Training an
1 Needs Technical Assis-
Technician i tant Technician
Teaching Family
Staff Service Aides
Health —I Food
Aidns Service
EDUCATIOV1 CCMPS\HT
1. Goal 01
To provide children with a learning environment and varied experi -
ences which will help them develop socially, intellectually ,
physically and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and
stage of development toward the overall goal of social competence.
Objectives (to meet Goals)
a. The new design of attendance in the Head Start Program (children
attend two (2) days a week for six (6) hours a day, rather than
four (4) days a week for three (,) sours a day) will still
ensure quality education for the children and their families.
The classroom is arranged into clearly defined learning activ-
ities which include the following learning centers: block area ,
dramatic play area, creative art area , book area , music area,
science area , manipulative area , and water play area.
Each classroom provides a daily pragrar of activities to meet
the assessed needs of the classroom. These activities are
planned weekly according to different themes and are documented
on a lesson plan sheet which inciutes greeting line, large/
group/language/cognitive , activities , small group activities in
the child' s dominant language, art, -music, fine and gross motor,
creative dramatics, story time, d a:every center, math/science,
health/nutrition, self help and scecial events , films , visitors
and field trips. The lesson plans are provided to the Education
Coordinator on a weekly basis from September to May.
At the present time, Head Start is utilizing two curriculums.
The first one is the Nuevas Frcnte r,s de Aprendizaje bilingual
curriculum. The goals of this. curriculum are to provide an
atmosphere of cultural democracy (which involves preserving and
respecting differences between oeenTes ' backgrounds ) , to provide
learning environments and activities appropriate to the child ' s
learning preferences and to provide language training experi-
ences and activities that will promote development of the
dominant language and learning of a second language. The second
curriculum being utilized is a combination of the Triangle
Series , the Portage 'Guide and the Peach Curriculum. This combi-
nation specifically emphasizes lang.a_e skills , self help
skills , gross motor skills , social/emotional skills , cognitive
skills , and visual motor skills.
b. Each teacher provides adequate material , equipment, and time
for children to use small and large muscles to increase physical
skills. These materials include puzzles , peg and pegboards ,
hammers and nails, stringing beads, blocks , water, sand and
clay, scissors, exercise activities , dance , rhythm movement, and
outdoor activities which include slides , swings , tricycles ,
jungle gyms, running , jumping , hopping and playing with a ball .
c. Each teacher provides an environmert in which children will
develop socially by encouraging them to interact with others and
get along, and help them develop mutual respect for property,
rights and feelings of the group.
All of the above objectives are monitored by the Education
Coordinator on an on-going basis. Formal classroom observations ,
called Global Observations, are done twice a year (November and
March). The Education Coordinator is present in the classroom to
observe the teacher, the classroom set up, and interaction with
children by the teacher and teacher aide, specifically in the areas
of safety, health, learning environment, cognitive, physical ,
socia' , language, creative , self concept, guidance and discipline.
If a teacher is observed to be weak in any of these areas , an
individual training plan is set up by the teacher and the Education
Coordinator to strengthen the teacher in his/her weak areas. This
is done in October of every school year. This can be achieved
through outside classes , outside reading and/or utilizing other
staff members who may be strong in that area.
Informal and formal self assessments are completed by each staff
member in order to find out what they feel their weak area or areas
may be. The self assessments are taken into consideration when
planning each staff member' s individual training plan.
Teacher aides are evaluated twice a year (November and April ) by the
teacher. Teachers are also evaluated twice a year (November and
April ) for their overall performance in our Head Start Program.
2. Goal #2
To integrate the educational aspects of the various Head Start
Components into the daily program of activities.
Objectives (to meet Goals)
a. Teachers are required to teach health lessons to the children on
an on-going basis. Specifically, at least one health lesson
will be included in the weekly lesson plan. Examples of health
lessons are: dental health , snacks and nutrition, body parts
and self help skills .
b. Brushing of teeth by children is done on a daily basis. This
is monitored by individual teachers and reinforced by the Health
Coordinator.
c. Individual Education Plans ( IEP) are required to be written on
all Special Needs children by their respective classroom
teacher. The IEP' s will be submitted to and reviewed by the
Education Coordinator and Special Needs Technician. The IEP' s
are to be submitted on November 12, 1984; January 16, 1985; and
March 29, 1985.
d. Nutrition activities are incorporated into the lesson plans
once a week by classroom teachers under the direction of the
Health Coordinator.
e. The Education Coordinator will be providing a language stimula-
tion group on Tuesdays (for the Tuesday and Wednesday session)
and Thursdays (for the Thursday and Friday session) effective
October 1 , 1984. Each of the six (6) teachers in the Greeley
Head Start center will refer one (1) child per session, who may
he low in language skills , to be a part of this group. This
will total to six (6) children per language stimulation group.
This will be monitored on an on-g:inc basis by the Education
Coordinator and evaluated in :_oember and April by classroom
teachers and the Education Coordinator.
It should be noted that Fead Start will begin in the fall of
1984 with six (6) classrooms. Shcsid the need develop to add an
additional classroom, there is the space available to open a
seventh classroom.
f. A quiet/nap period will be included in the schedule. The
children will need to rest, as the new six (6) hour per day
schedule does tend to rake a lone day for four (4) year olds.
3. Goal =3
To involve parents in educational activities of the program in order
to enhance their role as the principal influence on their child' s
education and development.
Objectives (to meet Goals )
a. Parents receive weekly "Parent Letters" that are written by the
teachers in order to let parents know what types of activities
will be going on in their child ' s classroom the following week.
These letters include the weekly the-e, day by day activities
related to this theme, field trips , ar,d activities parents can
do at home to reinforce what is be1mg taught in school .
b. A Parent Booklet of activities will he provided to each
parent in the program by the Education Coordinator. Specific-
ally three (3) activities per week gill be sent home with each
child in relation to the weekly unt. Included in these
activities will be the purpose, materials needed and the proce-
dure to accomplish the activty. The way in which the Education
Coordinator and Family Services Coordinator will evaluate the
success of these Parent Booklets will be by monitoring the
child's progress in school and by the documentation on the
parents' monthly home In-kind report of time spent on these
activities.
c. Each classroom teacher will to required to have three (3)
parent meetings. The first meetins will be the open house at
the beginning of October. This will be followed by a
pre-planned parent meeting in early December to discuss
Christmas activities , and finally in April , a meeting will be
held to discuss end of the year school activities.
d. Teacher and teacher aides will be required to have at least
two (2) home visits per family per year. Included in these home
visits will be an introduction to the Head Start Program, parent
responsibilities, transportation, colicies and procedures , fund
raising information, child's progress in school , information on
Parent Booklet and answering any questions parents may have.
These home visits will be conducted in October, November, April
and May. The home visit reports are to be submitted to the
Family Services Coordinator by November 19, 1984, and May 16,
1985.
e. The specific objective related to parent involvement will be to
increase parent inkind by 20" throughout the 1984-1985 school
year. This will be evaluated in December, 1984, and again in
May, 1985.
4. Goal #4
To assist parents to increase their knowledge, i Jerstanding skills,
and experiences related to child growth and development. This will
be done in coordination with all other Head Start components.
Objectives (to Meet Goals )
a. Parenting classes will be provided through the Family Services
Component for all interested parents. The classes will be
starting on approximately October 16, 1984. Head Start will be
using the Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (S.T.E. P. )
curriculum for parents.
b. General Education Degree (G. E.D) classes will be provided
through the Family Services Component in coordination with Aims
Community College for all interested parents. These classes
will start on approximately September 25, 1984.
c. Nutrition classes , specifically, "How to Budget Your Food
Stamps" , will be provided by the Health and Family Services
Components in coordination with Weld Information and Referral
Service (WIRS) and the extension agency. The classes for all
interested parents will take place approximately in November,
1984.
d. Nutrition classes , entitled, "Home Canning" , will be provided
for all interested parents , approximately the first week of
October, 1984. This will be coordinated by the Health and
Family Services Components.
e. A dental care inservice will be offered for staff and Head
Start: families in coordination with the Health and Family
Services Components and Sunrise Clinic. This will take place
in October, 1984.
f. A "Basic Medical Emergency Care" workshop will be offered in
approximately December, 1984. The Family Services and Health
C:omponed `. will coordinate the workshop with Sunrise Clinic.
g. Exercise/aerobic classes will be offered to all staff and Head
Start families beginning October 1984. This will be coordinated
by the Health and Family Services Components and the Weld County
health Department.
h. "Conversational English" classes will be provided through the
Family Services Component for all interested parents. This
class will start on approximately October 22, 1984. This will
be coordinated by Weld County Head Start, Weld Information and
Referral Service (WIRS) and Aims Community College.
i . A Christmas arts and crafts workshop will oe provided through
the Family Services and Education Components for all interested
parents. This workshop will take place at the beginning of
December. Christmas ornaments and children 's presents will be
the main focus of this workshop.
j . A "Science and the Preschool Child" inservice will be provided
for all staff and Head Start parents, through the Education
Component. This will take place on approximately January 7,
1985.
k. A. "Becoming Familiar with Community Referral Sources and
Agencies" inservice will be provided through the Health and
Family Services Components in coordination with A Woman's Place.
This will be offered to all staff and parents in approximately
March, 1985.
All classes , inservices , and workshops will be coordinated by the
Family Services , Health, and Education components of the Weld County
Head Start Program in conjunction with a variety of outside commu-
nity agencies.
All classes, inservices and workshops will be closely monitored and
evaluated by the coordinators of each of the aforementioned compo-
nents of the Weld County Head Start Program.
5. Goal A5
To identify and reinforce experiences which occur in the home so
that parents can utilize them as educational activities for their
children.
Objectives (to meet Goals)
a. The teaching staff, in coordination with the Education
Coordinator, will provide activities for family members to visit
the center and to share skills and experiences with the chil-
dren.
b. The teaching staff, in coordination with the Education
Coordinator, will provide opportunities for parents to partici-
pate in cultural activities in the classroom.
c. The teaching staff, in coordination with the Education and
Family Services Coordinators , will utilize the parents of Head
Start children as resource people to visit classrooms , give
presentations , and share ideas in their area of specialized
knowledge and expertise.
HEALTH COHPONE`iT
The following outlines the procedures that will be used in physical
eAninations, vision and hearing screenings , immunizations , dental
examinations and health follow up. Also discussed are the activities of
the Health Advisory Board, the school lurch program, in-service training
for staff and parents , recordkeeping , goals , objectives and methods to
achieve the goals and objectives.
1. Physi• al , vision and hearing , immunizations , and medical histories
,. 11 be obtained by the Family Services Component when parents
initially enrolled their children. The Health Coordinator will
review the histories with each parent at the screening.
For the 1924-1985 school year, Head Start has contracted with the
Sunrise Coennunity Health Clinic to do physicals on the children at
the Head Start Center for three (3) days in September. These
physicals will be completed prior to school starting. The cost will
be 515.00 and will include a hematocrit and urinalysis. Children
already accepted and enrolled in the program will have their
physicals at a later date. Parents who do not want to take
advantage of this opportunity within the facility will take their
child to the doctor of their choice and Fead Start will pay $15.00
towards the physical . The children in the county centers of
Frederick, Johnstown, and Pierce may take their child to the doctor
of their choice and Head Start will pay this.
Vision screening for acuity and stratisnus will also be conducted
during the screening process. The screening will be completed by
the Health Coordinator, Health Aide and parent volunteers . Weld
County Head Start is currently using the Titmus testing machine, but
will possibly be purchasing a different device for pre-schoolers in
the future. Those children who fail the test or have 20/40 vision
or worse in either eye, will be retested in January, 1985. If the
child fails the test the second time, t❑ey will then be referred to
an opthamologist for further testing , evaluation and treatment. The
opthamologist fees will be paid by Title XIX, private insurance,
Lions , and Head Start funds.
Hearing screening will be done October 10th, 11th, and 12th , in
cooperation with School District 6. Puretone Audiometer will be
done in sound-proof booths. An abnormal hearing will be failure to
respond in either ear below 15 db at 500 cps, 1000 cps , 2000 cps and
4000 cps. Children failing this test will be tested by the UNC
Audiology Department. The children who fail the second test will be
referred to an Ear, Nose, and Throat physician. The physician will
evaluate the case, retest, and initiate any indicated treatment.
Possible treatments could include myringatomy with tube placement,
removal or impacted cerumen, and implantation of a selective hearing
aide device. Funds for the service will be obtained from the H .
Start Program, Title XIX, private insurance, and Elks Club funds .
Immunization statistics are obtained during enrollment and parents
are informed of the new Colorado State Law. The Health Component
will refer all incomplete immunizations to physicians , clinics , and
the Health Department. At the time of enrollment, Head Start will
evaluate the immunizations. Every child should have four (4) DPT' s ,
four (4) OPV' s , and one (1) MMR by the time he or she is four (4)
years of age. When the child enters Kindergarten or Head Start,
they should have the fifth DPT and OPV; however, if the doctor wants
a child to wait until Kindergarten, Head Start will need written
verification of this. The PPD (tuberculosis) test should be given
following the state guidelines. The guidelines require the test he
provided to:
a. Certain groups of high risk children.
b. Children of migrant workers.
c. Children born in Mexico or other third-world countries where
tuberculosis remains common.
The Health Department does not recommend TB screening of 12 month
old school enterers or adults who do not fit the criteria. The
following staff will need TB screening:
a. Teachers - yearly.
b. Dietary - every 6 months. September and March, unless positive
reaction , then chest x-ray.
c. Coordinators and aides - yearly.
d. Diversion workers - when they begin.
e. Parent Policy Council - October.
f. Bus Drivers - yearly.
g. Volunteers - yearly (Occasional vole:Ateers , i .e. , those working
less than four (4) times per month will not need TB screening).
2. Dental screening on all enrolled children is done during screening.
This year the children will be examined by a dental hygienist at
Sunrise Clinic. It will then be determined by triage who need
treatment first, second, and so on. The price will be determined
and a contract signed, i .e. , $5.00/exam, $2.00/visit, $1.00/filling.
If a parent refuses this plan, then they must take the child to the
dentist of their choice and pay it themselves. The Health Aide will
be available to help with the appointments. This will leave the
Health Coordinator free to conduct health follow-ups. The Health
Coordinator will check the levels of flouride in the towns of
Frederick, Pierce, Johnstown, Evans , and Eaton.
3. The Health Advisory Board will play an important role in the Health
Component for the 1984-1985 year. The Board consists of:
Gilbert Sydney D.D. S. Dental Director
Barbara Cos y Leon Social Worker
Cheryl De Conde Johnson Audiologist
Joann Harris Child Find Specialist
BOCES
Debbie Drew R. N. Public Health Nurse
Gloria Loya Parent Policy Council
Juanita Santana Head Start Director
Lois Frank Special Needs
Technician
Dixie Hansen L. P.N. Health Coordinator
Dorthey Rodman R.N. Sunrise Community Health
Center Nursing,
Supervisor
Theresa McNeill R.N. Sunrise Community Health
Center, Nurse
Patsy Drewer Transportation
Diane Smith Mental Health
The Parent Policy Council will again supply two (2) parents as
representatives. The council , will work on gaining greater growth
and support for the program. The council will meet four (4) times
this year versus the two (2) times in the past. This will hopefully
give greater dimension to the program.
4. Nutr tion will continue to be a major part of the Health Component.
A substantial breakfast and lunch, with a light snack will be
provided to the Greeley children. Meals will be prepared in the
Greeley facility. The Pierce children will receive the same with
the cooking staff in Pierce preparing the meals.
In Frederick, the children will receive a substantial breakfast and
lunch, and a light snack. The meals will be provided via a purchase
of service agreement. Johnstown will follow the same plan.
A committee will be set up to assist the Health Coordinator in
making menus for six (6) weeks. This committee should consist of
the Health Coordinator, cook, teachers , teacher aides , and parents.
All menus will include the basic four food groups and proper
nutritional values for the four (4) year old age group. Menus will
include ethnic foods. Some cooking experiences for the children,
such as making Shamrock Bread, will be conducted in the classroom,
and will be assisted by the cooking staff whenever possible. All
meals provided by Head Start to the children will be nutritionally
sound. No limitations will be set on the amount of food the
children can eat. Food will not be used as a punishment or reward.
Inservice training will be conducted for all staff members and
interested parents by the Health Component in conjunction with
Family Services. This will be done in hopes of assisting
individuals receiving food stamps to broaden their knowledge in
buying good food and using it wisely.
There will be in-depth training for cooking staff in meal
preparation, use of equipment, ordering supplies , record keeping,
and the adequate use of time and surroundings. All training will
include the following:
a. Four basic food groups.
b. Food preparation on the family budget.
c. The use of commodity supplemental foods.
d. Any concerns expressed by Head Start parents and staff.
Philosophy:
The Weld County Head Start Program recognizes the importance of
nutrition in a child' s social , emotional and intellectual
development.
Research points out the importance of a good balanced diet for the
child to be able to interact successfully, to learn and to achieve,
to have a good relationship with children his/her own age, and
develop a good parallel play routine.
5. The goals of the Health Component are:
a. To provide a well planned health service for head start
children, composed of a variety of health care, including
medical , dental and nutritional services.
b. To incorporate all components in a well estuulished manner to
form a comprehensive health service program.
c. To involve parents and family in preventative health service
through health education.
d. To work with the Health Department in giving tuberculosis
immunizations to staff and children who meet the guidelines.
e. To work with Environmental Health Specialist in evaluating
fluoride levels in surrounding towns.
f. To give good dental care to children of Head Start by having a
hygienist/dentist give examinations and then work in a triage
manner to give care needed.
g. Work with the Sunrise Community Health Center to give physicals
to children.
h. To give inservices to parents in basic first aid in order to
help parents alleviate "runs" to the emergency room when they
possibly are not needed. To teach moms .and dads how to give
good medical care. This will be taught in conjunction with
Sunrise Community Health Center.
i . To meet with Health Advisory Board four (4) times.
6. Methods Used to Meet These Goals and Objective:
a. Conduct physicals utilizing Sunrise Community Health Center.
Head Start caters to low income families. Most Ji the families
utilize Sunrise Community Health Center for their own use.
Thus, this will help with utilizing the community resources.
b. Conduct dental check-ups in the same manner as physicals. To
continue with the plan on working with the Environmental Health
Department in evaluating fluoride levels.
c. When the child first enters Head Start, information regarding
his/her birth weight, any illnesses , allergies , family eating
habits, are all reviewed. Children are weighed at the beginning
and at the end of the school year. If a child is underweight
and continues to be so, this will be evaluated. At the
physical , each child will have a hematocrit done if questionable
(less than 34). A hemoglobin will be done , and he/she will
receive a urinalysis.
d. This year the Health Component has been undergoing a
restructuring. This includes the Special Needs Technician
working under the Health Coordinator' s direction , in order to
possibly leave more time for health follow ups and additional
intense health workshops for the coordinators.
e. Head Start will have health teachings offered to parents in
the area of good preventative dental care and a first aid class
for preventative medical care .
f. Giving tuberculosis immunizations following the correct
guidelines.
g. The Health Advisory Board will meet four (4) times this year
to help with the planning and events of the Head Start Program.
This year, the Health Coordinator plans on inviting all the
physicians who work with The Head Start children to visit Head
Start. There will be a film telling all about Head Start and
what the program stands for. In this manner, the Health
Coordinator intends to involve more of the community in Head
Start projects.
h. The Parent Policy Council will be asked to utilize its
expertise in advising the Health Component in developing the
Health Plan and participating in the SAVI Report.
7. The Health Coordinator assures accurate records are maintained and
they are kept confidential . The records are maintained in the
Health Coordinator's office, are kept locked, and are available only
to thcse authorized to see them. The Health Coordinator will keep a
daily log of illnesses and any first aid given to children. Any
follow up services will also be recorded.
The Health Coordinator has an emergency card concerning each child ,
and it is kept close to the phone. Each card contains: name,
address , phone number, emergency or alternate phone number, parents
name, allergies , dates of immunizations.
The Health Coordinator has devised a system for keeping track of
each child' s medical needs. This is called the "tracking method".
This v,ill include: D.O.B. , physical exam date, HCT VA, beginning
weight and height, DPT, OPV, TB test, BP, second height and weight,
dental exams , hearing evaluation , vision evaluation and comments.
If a child needs immunizations during the school year, Head Start
will use a red star; if a child needs hearing tests a green star; if
a child needs audiology a gold star.
8. The Special Needs Component will be encountering a change this year.
A new individual has been hired via upward mobility as of September,
1984. The component will no longer be an individual component. It
will be included within the Health Component. The new title for the
individual responsible to accomplish the goals will be Special Needs
Technician.
a. Identification of the Special Needs/Handicapped Child
The objective of the mental health plan of the Health Services
Component is to provide for prevention , early identification and
early intervention in problems that interfere with a child' s
development. This is accomplished by the following steps being
taken:
. The acceptance process provides for early identification of a
child with a special need or handicap. All children reported
as having a specific handicap must have been diagnosed by
appropriate professionals who work with children having a
handicapping condition or certification or licensure to make
diagnosis. Families under this category may be over income
as defined by federal guidelines.
. A developmental health screening will be completed on each
child prior to entrance into the classroom. The screenings
will be held monthly at centre ized centers and wi1I be
coordinated in conjuncticr with the other components. Appro-
priate placement in the Head Start classroom is determined by
a team consisting of Head Start staff once the screening is
completed.
b. Planning for the Special Heed;;;-'.an=f _ep ed Child
Referral forms stating specific co-_err of individual children
will be turned in by teachers in October and thereafter. The
referral forms state problem areas _"hat the teacher or others
have observed. All referrals Ere presented to a pre-assessment
team to determine if additional >>==,stents and/or what
follow-up or planning is necessary for each child. Conferences
will then be arranged with parents ar.d teachers to discuss
concerns and obtain parental permission for additional assess-
ments , if necessary.
Observations are to be conducted in individual classrooms during
the month of October and when requested. Team teaching meetings
will be scheduled during the months September through
December to discuss specific reeds cf Ell children.
An Individual Educational Plan ( IE? sill ba completed on
children who have scored low or the teelopmental screening , who
have been identified as handicapped, or who will be provided
with special services because c= a specific need that is
interfering with their learning . The plan will include long and
short term goals, strengths and each sses , and will also
include the date these goals Ere to. be accomplished. The 1E?
will be completed by the classrec; teacher, parent, and Special
Needs Technician. It will he reviewed during the months of
November, January, and April .
Connnunity resources are utilized winin the Special Needs area
to assist with the administering of bia nostic testing and to
determine the severity of the soeciai need or handicap present.
A variety of community resources are accessible to the Weld
County Head Start Program in order to provide necessary testing
and to recommend needed supportive services.
A pre-assessment team consisting of representatives from local
school districts and Head Start staff has been developed and
established. Once the written refer-al is submitted , it is
reviewed by the team to determine if tirther testing is needed.
The team meets monthly to discuss each written referral and make
recommendations. The recommendations are recorded on a
Pre-Assessment Conference form. Irfermation is gathered, tests
of assessments are recorded, and the child 's dominant language
is noted. The information is utilized to share with others who
will be working directly with the c'rld. Each member of the
committee will be responsible for specific follow-up on each
child.
The following agencies are utilized to assess and serve children
with problems that prevent them from coping with their
environment:
The Weld County Child Find Specialists serve as a represen-
tative on the Pre-assessment Team:
(1) Provide additional testing if needed.
(2) Serve as consultants to Head Start Program.
(3) Assist with identification and provide service for
children with handicapping conditions.
. The Weld Mental Health Consultant serves as a representative
on a Pre-Assessment Team to assist with assessment of
individual children's emotional needs , make recommendations ,
and provide actual services through parenting classes, family
counseling, play therapy groups , provides psychological
testing, provide booklets and information to availability of
services, and provide Head Start pff with workshops and
inservices.
. A UNC Psychology Department professor is available to provide
play therapy services to Head Start families.
. A UNC Speech Pathologist consults with the Special Needs
Technician to provide the following:
(1) Serve as representative on Pre-Assessment Team.
(2) Identify speech and/or language disorder of Head Start
children.
. The Weld County Community Center Foundation provides informa-
tion and availability of services.
(1) Head Start children are referred to attend an inter-
agency screening held monthly to identify developmental
and health needs of specific children.
(2) Professionals/specialists are available to provide
services during the screening.
. Local clinics, physicians , and dentists refer children to the
Head Start Program and will at times relate information
gathered during the physical and oral examination.
c. Information Sharing/Parent Contact
A group of the most Beverly handicapped and/or special needs
children will be identified and monthly home visits or in-school
conferences are to be scheduled during the month of October.
The Technician will assess the needs of these families and
children and will work closely with Family Services to provide
workshops, support groups, "rap sessions" , social get-togethers,
e';c. There will be coordination of services between community
resources from the University, school districts , and Weld Mental
Health.
The Special Needs Technician will cccrdinate necessary staffings
with teaching teams, parents , schc;i districts, and necessary
Head Start staff. The staffings w fl provide an opportunity to
share information gathered and recc.-r+endations made with the
parent and classroom teacher. Once :he testing is completed,
the staffing will be held.
d. Services: Provisions/Purchase
Approximately 15% of those chiidrer needing special services
require speech and language stir+ula i'r and therapy. For this
reason, the Speech and Language De _'tment at the University of
' orthern Colorado provide the folic'"ng through contract:
. Develop individualized progrars _c.r those children with
speech and language needs.
. Work closely with teaching teens_ end parents to implement
individual programs. At least to (2) home visits will be
had .• to each family whose child is receiving speech therapy
during the year.
▪ Provide one-to- one therapy to t^._e children with the most
severe problems.
. Provide and assist teaching staff end parents with specific
language stimulation activities tc be completed.
. Assess each child to determine t _lr language dominance and
to insure that appropriate iargua:e stimulation will be
provided.
e. Transportation
Services are available through the Transportation Department of
the Weld County Division of Human ==:curces. Any additional
transportation needs are provided by the appropriate coordinator
cr therapist.
f. Equipment and Materials
?Materials and fine motor equipment are needed for special needs
children. A developmental screenir: Kit needs to be purchased
(DIAL) as the present kit accessible to the program is com-
pletely wornout.
c. Training
Since resources are available fro`r :raining and technical assis-
tance sources, no funds will be used for this purpose. The sum
of S550 will be set aside for appropriate staff and parents to
attend specific handicap workshops end conferences during the
course of the program year.
FAMILY SERVICES CT"PD LENT
The Family Services Component is made p s= two (2) major areas. The
areas are identified below and contain the information specific to each
area :
I . Social Service Area
The coals and objectives of the Soc a' Service Area are:
a . To establish and maintain an outreach and recruitment process
which systematically insures enre- of eligible children.
. The Family Services staff will do on-going outreach in the
community on behalf of Head Start. These activities will
involve getting out into the cd TNnity and making contacts
with individuals , agencies , arc croups to publicize the Head
Start Program.
. Recruitment activities on an dr-doing basis will involve
seeking out those families witi .n the community who are
most in need of support services and whose children are
eligible for enrollment in -eat Start.
. Utilize a Community Needs Assess-ent tool to evaluate the
information available on the c r nity and the families
residing in it, and to identify =hose families with the
greatest need for Head Start.
b. To provide enrollment of eligible :niidren regardless of race,
sex, creed, color, national oric`r , or handicapping condition.
. In order to ensure enrollment d- eligible children into Head
Start, the parents , staff, ant =_-runity members will be
given on-going training to deiel_c an awareness of Federal
rules and regulations , perfor-ende standards , and program
policy.
. A screening acceptance board (c_-dosed of parents , staff,
and community people) will be used in processing of
applications , determination of eligibility, interpretation of
agency policy, arranging for re_.4ired medical procedure, and
identifying special problems.
c. To achieve parent participation in .he center and home program
and related activities.
. Head Start parents will be assured that their involvement
would be most meaningful to the: and their children.
. The parents will be involved in decision making regarding the
content and operation of the pr:raT and how they and their
child would participate.
. Encourage parental involvement n the classroom so they will
have a better understanding cr ,net the center is doing for
their children and the kind of help the child may need at
home.
. Develop parent-oriented activities whicn gives them on-going
opportunities to learn , share, and experience personal
growth.
. Encourage parental involvement in home activities in order to
enhance their child' s development.
d. To assist the family in it ' s own efforts to improve the condi-
tion and quality of family life.
. Social Services will utilize an assessment tool to identify
the interests, desires, goals , needs , and strengths of the
family.
. Assist families and individuals in developing greater
independence and an increased ability in utilizing their own
resources to identify and assess their needs, and to obtain
the services to meet their needs.
The Social Services Component will emphasize the goals and
objectives of section C & D for the 1984/1985 school year. Due to
changes in design in the Head Start Program and to improve quality,
these steps will be taken as mentioned above;.
2. Parent Involvement Area
The goals and objectives of the Parent Involvement area are:
a. To provide a planned program of experiences and activities which
support and enhance the parental role as the principal influence
in a child' s education and development.
. A planned program can be provided by each component area in
offering opportunities for parents to learn, to plan services
with staff, to volunteer, and to work with staff on a
one-to-one basis:
(1) In education, parents can be involved in activities to
enhance their role as the principle influence on their
child' s education and development. By December 198 ,
85% of parent participation in the classroom will be
achieved. This will be monitored through the Inkind
Documentation form that parents are required to sign
each time they participate in the classroom. Teachers
will be responsible to keep track of the documentation
and to deliver it to the Family Services Component.
Parents who fail to participate will be visited.
(2) In health , parents can be provided with opportunities
to develop health care skills and insight into their
children 's health needs . Health and Family Services
will work together in coordinating activities for
parents. In October, there will be an emphasis on Home
Canning with the assistance of the Home Extension
Service. Dental will also be a topic for parents and
the Sunrise Community Health Center will be assisting.
The month of November will feature a workshop on
h. crition in conjunction with i.ti . ,zing food stamps and
stretching limited inco oes. le December, a Home Medical
Care instruction class wi:1 ee offered to parents.
Along with that topic, a Safety Class in the home will
also be presented. A physical exercise class will be
offered on an on-coirg basfs throughout the school year.
Community people from aver:ies, staff and parents will
be utilized in presertati:o o` classes. Parents will be
notified through ,'newsletter and home visit contacts for
interest. Child care and transportation will be coordi-
nated in order to insure parent participation.
(3) Parent Involvement/Social E=-,iaes can involve parents
in experiences and act :ities which lead to enhancing
the development of their salls, self confidence, and a
sense of independence in f=_-erng an environment in
which their children can o=re co to their full poten-
tial . This will also enh_r:_e the parent's ability to
identify their needs and to otitize community resources
to meet the basic life support needs of the family.
The goal is to have 10 of =-;l parents involved in
these different classes or a:=ivities. The different
components of the Fead Star: program will be working
together in coordinatir..: ease. GED classes & ESL
classes through Aims will L•= available in September,
1984, for parents. Parentieg classes will also be
available in October 19E1.
. Provide a program that recognizes the parent as:
(1) Responsible guardians of -!_` r children's well being.
(2) Prime educators of their :h= ren.
(3) Contributors to the read Staee program and their
communities.
The Parent Involvement Area will i-pler-ent a plan of on-going
parent activities and traininc ;__;ices which involve the
different components also inyolved in the. classroom partici-
pation of the child. Being inve:7ed in committees such as
the Classroom Ccrmittee group or in raking decisions for the
program such as the Parent Po1=c, :ouncil , assures that the
Heed Start parents will leave tre program with thrust in
thee-selves and added ability to :::e with life. They will
leave gaining confidence in thee- elves as persons and are
therefore more effective par_nes. They will have developed
or improved their skills to :rovte a better life for
the- selves and family as a ur.i:. This will be accomplished
by the designated workshops and Bain ng sessions scheduled
or an on-going basis.
. Provide the following kinds of c;;_orinities for parent
participation:
(1) Direct involvement in decisf:::r raking in the program
planning and operations.
(2) Participation in classroce: a' d ether program activities
as paid employees , volunteer_ or observers.
(3) Activities for parents ,ani:b the! Ave helped to
develop.
(4) Working with their own ch;iToren in cooperation with
Head Start staff.
Parents will have the opporturi:y on an on-going basis
throughout the school year .o s i cioate in the different
areas of Parent Involvement. will be educated in
1t cership development and irdivi.iusl participation. They
will learn to conduct meetires _ de:ermine agendas , develop
skills in problem solving , and c asp the implications of
their rights and responsibilities . C ;erall , parents will
develop confidence and poise nni_- will serve them as they
continue to exercise their role _s citizens protecting and
advancing their common interests.
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