CONTRA COSTA COUNTY  
1025 ESCOBAR STREET  
MARTINEZ, CA 94553  
Committee Meeting Minutes - Final  
Executive Committee  
Wednesday, November 6, 2024  
6:00 PM  
Meeting Location: 1470 Civic Court Suite 200, Concord CA 94520 | ZOOM:  
8882780254  
Head Start Policy Council  
Agenda Items: Items may be taken out of order based on the business of the day and preference of the  
Committee  
1
Call to Order/Welcome (1 minute)  
The Head Start Policy Council Vice Chair called the meeting to order at 6:00pm.  
Norma Chayrez, Gabriela Gomar Sandoval, Janelle Lafrades, and  
Tu'Liisa Miller  
Present  
2
Public Comment (2 minutes)  
No Public Comment  
Staff Report (5 minutes)  
3
Staff report provided by Michelle Mankewich, Administrative Service Analyst III.  
Enrollment has hit 80% of our total funded slots, our full enrollment initiative requires 97% enrollment  
and we are steadily moving towards reaching that goal.  
Review and approve the Executive Meeting minutes 10-8-24 (5 Minutes)  
4
Amendments- Janelle Lafrades in attendeees line instead of Janelle F. Lafrades  
Tuliisa Miller instead of Tulissa Miller under Action Review and approve September 4,  
2024, Executive Meeting Minutes  
Moved, Seconded and duly carried to:  
Approve September4, 2024, Executive Team Meeting Minutes as amended.  
Motion:  
Miller  
Second:  
Chayrez  
5
Decision regarding Parent Recognition (5 minutes)  
The group reviewed all nomination forms and selected Ms Isela Rodrigues from YMCA Fairgrounds site  
to receive recognition at the November 20, 2024 Policy Council Meeting for their outstanding work with  
the children and families. The nominated staff will be invited to receive recognition at the November  
20, 2024, Policy Council meeting.  
Review and agree on the agenda Policy November 20, 2024, Policy Council meeting (10  
minutes)  
6
The group reviewed and set the agenda for the November 20, 2024, Policy Council  
Meeting. Decided on wellness activity: Share a family tradition or recipe you enjoy during  
the Fall.  
This Discussion Item was recommended.  
7
Evaluated the Meeting (2 minutes)  
Meeting Evaluation  
What went well- Everyone was in attendance  
What can be improved- Representatives can spread the word to other parents about staff nominations for  
excellence.