Head Start Annual Report 2015-2016
Floyd County Community Action Agency, Inc.
Floyd County Head Start
Annual Report
2015-2016
1902 Corydon Pike
New Albany IN 47150
(812) 948-6981
Head Start Annual Report 2015-2016
PURPOSE:
Head Start began in 1965 under the Johnson Administration as part of the “War on Poverty.”
Floyd County Head Start launched in 1971. FCHS promotes school readiness for preschool age
children from low-income families by providing comprehensive services to children and
families. These services and programs include education, health and development screenings,
health and safety, social and emotional health, nutrition, social services, transition services,
and services for children with disabilities. These services are provided to support the mental,
social, and emotional development of the child and their families.
Parents are the child's first and most important teacher. We strive to build relationships to
provide support for positive parent-child interaction and family well-being.
ENROLLMENT STATISTICS:
Center Locations and Funded Enrollment
Corydon Pike
94
Early Learning Center
182
Children attend Monday through Thursday from 9:00am
to 1:30pm with bus transportation provided to most
children to and from school. Fridays are work days for
staff.
Head Start Annual Report 2015-2016
2015-2016 FCHS STATISTICS
Demographics
Total Funded Enrollment: 276
Total Children Served: 308
# 3-4 Year Olds Served: 146
# Kindergarten Bound Children: 162
# English Speaking Children: 287
# Spanish Speaking Children: 18
# Other Languages Children: 3
Monthly Enrollment Percentages
August
100%
September
100%
October
100%
November
100%
December
100%
0January
100%
February
100%
March
99.6%
April
99.6%
May
98%
Monthly Attendance Percentages
August
90%
September
89%
October
90%
November
87%
December
87%
January
83%
February
84%
March
84%
April
85%
May
81%
Head Start Annual Report 2015-2016
EDUCATION OUTCOMES
School Readiness 2015-2016
Teaching Strategies GOLD is a developmentally appropriate assessment that utilizes 38 objectives within 9
developmental areas to prepare children for kindergarten. Below are the 7 focus areas that show data from
Fall and Spring assessments.
100
90
91 92 95 93
80
70
98
91
92
81
Social Emotional
72
60
63
50
63
Gross Motor
66
56
Fine Motor
Language
53
40
Cognitive
30
Literacy
Math
20
10
0
Fall 2015
Spring 2016
2014-2015 Program Wide CLASS Scores
(Highest Score Possible is 7)
*Negative Climate should be low number to indicate an absence of negative atmosphere
7
6
6.6
6.1 5.91 6.2
Positive Climate
6.33
Negative Climate
5
Teacher Sensitivity
4.74
Regard Student Perspective
4
Behavior Management
Productivity
3
3.22
Concept Development
2
1.87 2.01
1
Quality of Feedback
Language Modeling
1.18
0
Instructional Learning Formats
Head Start Annual Report 2015-2016
Family Engagement
Head Start emphasizes the importance of the parent as the child’s first teacher; therefore, Family Engagement
opportunities are vital within FCHS. We incorporate the Family and Community Engagement Framework into
our Family School Readiness Plan to ensure a strong foundation of support for the family and child. This builds
the relationship between parents and children, parents, children, and school, and parents and community.
Parent Engagement Activities:
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Family Goal Setting
Home Visits
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Family Engagement Calendars
Volunteer Opportunities
Families Served: 299
Parent Meetings & Trainings
Fatherhood Activities
Mother/Child Activities
Policy Council
Parent Employment Status
Less than 1%
Employed
25%
75%
Single Parent
Household
51%
48%
Unemployed
Two Parent
Household
Military
Enrollment Eligibility
1%
2%
11%
86%
0-100% of
Poverty
Foster Children
Homeless
TANF & SSI
Parent Education
22%
1%
13%
Bachelors Degree
Associates Degree
or Some College
64%
High School
Diploma or GED
Less than High
School
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HEALTH OUTCOMES
Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, and Social-Emotional Screenings are provided to children. Support is
provided to ensure all necessary health requirements are up to date and any treatment is needed is obtained.
Monitoring and support are provided in these areas to ensure health skills are learned and maintained.
Health Information
300
250
200
Dental Information
300
303 308
278 292
232 281
250
150
200
100
50
0
290
12 17 62 8
18 13
Beginning of the
Year
150
End of the Year
100
50
17
81
Needed Dental
Treatment
Received
Treatment
0
Dental Exams
Special Services
Support and referrals are provided to assist with any needs identified for disabilities and mental health.
Disabilities
22%
Speech Impairment
Visual Impairment
2%
72%
Developmental Delay
Other
Hearing Deafness
Head Start Annual Report 2015-2016
Budget
Grant Year June 1, 2014 – May 31, 2015
Budgeted Expenses 2014-2015
Rent
3%
Other
25%
Transportation
5%
Salaries
66%
Budgeted Amount
Total $2,375,683
In-Kind $452,351
Salaries $1,111,593
Transportation $79,500
Rent $56,944
All Other/Fringe $534,029
CACFP Total $141,266
Actual Expenses 2014-2015
Rent
3%
Transportation
5%
Other
28%
Salaries
64%
Actual Amount
Total $2,524,291
In-Kind $568,304
Salaries $1,076,088
Transportation $68,492
Rent $50,837
All Other/Fringe $613,479
CACFP Total $147,091
Program Monitoring
FCHS received an ERSEA and Fiscal Review in November 2015. There were no findings during this review.
Audit Review
An audit was conducted in July 2016. It was determined that the financial statements present fairly, in all
material respects and the changes in net assets and cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. It was determined that the agency
complied with the types of compliance requirements that could have a direct and material effect on each of its
major federal programs. The audit did not identify any material weaknesses or internal controls deficiencies.
Head Start Annual Report 2015-2016
WHAT OUR PARENTS SAY…
Results of a parent survey distributed in May 2016, reflected parents were overwhelmingly positive about
Head Start services and staff.
100% of Parents report that their child enjoys going to school.
100% Felt staff members worked well with their child in the classroom.
100% Felt communication between staff and parent is good.
PARENT COMMENTS…
I love Head Start.
I am satisfied with Head Start.
I have made positive changes in my life as a result of being in Head Start.
Head Start Annual Report 2015-2016
MISSION STATEMENT:
Bringing staff, community, and families together to promote education, wellness, and selfsufficiency.
Leadership Team
Tara Meachum, Director
Karyn Senn, Fiscal Officer
Donna Minton, Education Manager
Carolyn Stewart, Family Services Manager
Christy Hampton, Health Manager
Linda Wuertz, Special Services Manager
Michelle Newton, Transportation Manager
Don Bowman, Facilities Manager
Board of Directors
Board Officers
President: Dr. Teesue Fields, Retired Professor
Vice President: Beth Hardin, Retire, City Council 2/16/06
Secretary: Dr. Gary Pinkston, Indiana University SE/ IT Professor
Treasurer: Matthew Brown, CPA, Rodefer Moss & Co., PLLC.
Board Members
Amy Stein, Attorney, Nick Stein Law Office
Brad Denman, First Savings Bank
Yvonne Grundy, Retired School Teacher
Maggie Kochert Family Case Manager, Department of Child Services
Dr. Susan Ridout, Professor, I.U. Southeast
Amelia M. Williams, Director Rauch, Inc.
Geradine Schultze, Early Intervention Coordinator, N.A.F.C. School Corp.
Ron Hutchens, Retired School Teacher/Secondary
Linda Cousins, NAHA Housing Director, New Albany Housing Authority
Joe Hagedorn, Business Owner
Mark Casper, Executive Director, St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Charities
Sandra Loughran, IUS
Head Start Annual Report 2015-2016