Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: February 18, 2026
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
THROUGH: Venerria L. Thomas, Director
FROM: Sonya L. Hill, Manager
CONTACT: Sonya L Hill
PHONE: (407) 836-7409
DIVISION: Head Start Division
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approval and execution of the amended Head Start Policy Council By-laws for Article VII, Procedures for Council Meetings, Section A - Regular Meetings. (Head Start Division)
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PURPOSE: The Head Start Division requests approval of an amendment to the Orange County Head Start Policy Council By-laws, as required by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start.
The Head Start Policy Council By-laws establish shared governance between the Board, the communities served, and the Policy Council. The Policy Council is comprised of parents of enrolled children, former parents, and community representatives from public, private, civic, and professional organizations.
The proposed by-law amendment includes a revision to Article VII, Procedures for Council Meetings, Section A - Regular Meetings that adjusts the schedule of Regular Council Meetings from the third Thursday of each month to the fourth Thursday of each month, with the exception of October. This change will allow additional time for staff to compile required monthly reports, reproduce meeting packets, and ensure timely distribution to Council members in advance of scheduled meetings.
All other provisions of the Head Start Policy Council By-laws remain unchanged.
The Head Start Policy Council reviewed and approved of this amendment at its meeting on January 21, 2026.
BUDGET: N/A