Head Start in 100% Compliance with List of 800 Federal Standards
October 10, 2008
Move over, Michael Phelps. There’s a new gold medalist in town.
 Plano ISD’s Head Start program has captured a “Gold Certificate” for being in 100 percent compliance with 800 national standards, following a spring, 2008, federal audit.
Tina Hardison, Head Start administrator, and 28 Head Start teachers and support staff members were recognized for this achievement at the Plano ISD Board of Trustees’ October 7 meeting.
“We do our best to stay in compliance with all standards 100 percent of the time,” said Ms. Hardison. “Our program is only as successful as our school board, district leaders and community members allow. Their help is instrumental in our providing exemplary services.”
Head Start serves approximately 150 students, ages three and four, and their families. The program is audited every three years against standards based upon topics such as early childhood development, mental and physical health, nutrition, family and community partnerships and program finances.
Head Start has been offered in Plano ISD since 1965, when the program was launched nationwide. Head Start is governed by a policy council, comprising parents and community members, and the Plano ISD Board of Trustees. Trustee Missy Bender currently serves as school board liaison to Head Start. Current trustees who have also served in this role are Skip Jenkins, Mary Beth King and Melody Timinsky.
The Head Start team has had much to celebrate this school year. In August, the program moved into brand new facilities, with the “rededication” of Meadows Elementary School, Head Start’s headquarters. Originally constructed in 1963, Meadows underwent a complete renovation during the past two years as a project of the 2004 bond program.
This school year, Head Start staff and students returned to the brand new building to enjoy all new classrooms, parent meeting areas and offices for its family services staff.
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