1301.6 Impasse procedures.
Each agency’s governing body and Policy Council jointly must establish written procedures for resolving internal disputes between the two governance groups in a timely manner.
Organizational Leadership
Leadership and governance are the bedrocks of effective management. Head Start program leadership consists of three key entities: the governing body/Tribal Council (i.e., legal and fiscal responsibilities), Policy Council/parent committees (i.e., set program direction), and management staff (i.e., day-to-day operations). These entities work together to provide leadership and strategic direction. Explore resources to help grantees navigate these tasks and relationships. Learn how to build communication and information systems that connect internal and external stakeholders. Find resources to help design and distribute reports and manage recordkeeping activities.
1301.5 Training.
Head Start agencies must provide appropriate training and technical assistance to the governing body, any advisory committee members, and the Policy Council, to include training on the HSPPS requirements.
1301.4 Parent committees.
This standard outlines how to establish, and the requirements for, parent committees in program governance.
1301.3 Policy council and policy committee.
Read the standards around establishment, composition, duties and responsibilities, term length, and reimbursement for policy councils and policy committees.