WKUCCC Board Meeting
Jones Jaggers
1906 College Heights Blvd
May 11, 2015
Call to Order
The regular meeting of the WKUCCC was called to order at 9:15 am.
Committee Members Present:
Dr. Cheryl Stevens, Dean, Ogden College of Science and Engineering, Western
Kentucky University
Dr. Sam Evans, Dean, WKU College of Education and Behavioral Science
Ms. Laura Hagan, Attorney Kerrick Bachert
Ms. Nancy Mager, Director, Sponsored Programs, Western Kentucky University
Dr. Hank Wohltjen
Others Present
Thelma Jackson, Director, Child Care Center
Chris Watkins, Executive Director Training/Technical Assistance Services
I.
Approval of Minutes
The Minutes from the March 30, 2015 meeting were presented for approval. A motion
was made by Nancy Mager to approve the minutes of the previous meeting and
seconded by Ms. Laura Hagan. The motion passed unanimously.
II.
Early Head Start Grant Application
Ms. Thelma Jackson reviewed the goals and objectives. The completion status of each
objective was reviewed and it was noted that the program has until September to be
100% complete.
The plans were found to be in line with prior years and consistent with the stated mission
of the WKUCCC. Mr. Wohltjen moved to accept the WKUCCC grant application and
Ms. Hagan seconded the motion and passed by a unanimous vote.
III.
WKUCCC 2015-2016 Budget (Draft-Year Two of Five)
The FY 2015-2016 WKUCCC draft budget was reviewed by the committee. The budget
was found to be in line with prior fiscal experience and consistent with the stated mission
of the WKUCCC.
IV.
WKUCCC Financial Report
WKUCCC governing board reviewed the financial reports. It was noted that all reports
were thorough and no issues or anomalies were noted. A motion was made by Dr.
Wohltjen, Ms. Nancy Mager seconded. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.
V.
1305 Final Rule - Training
Mr. Chris Watkins reviewed the 1305 rule and the impact that it will have on the
program. The final rule considers five guiding principles - accountability, efficiency,
clarity, do not harm, and flexibility. The rule became effective March 12, 2015. Mr. Chris
Watkins stated the new rule will create minimal changes in our program.
VI.
Other Business
Mr. Sam Evans updated the board regarding the dedication ceremony naming of the
WKU Child Care Center (WKUCCC) as the Colleen B. Mendel Child Care Center.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 10:30 am.