JMP Counties Early Childhood Iowa Board Meeting Minutes - 2022-08-31

Sep 16, 2026

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Board meeting minutes for the Jasper, Marion, and Poweshiek (JMP) Counties Early Childhood Iowa board held at the Foundation Offices at Ahrens Park on August 31, 2022. The record covers call to order and roll call, approval of the June 22, 2022 minutes, public comment on preschool scheduling, training, incentives, and service changes, along with treasurer, scholarship, and director reports. It also documents old business including the DHHS organizational update and Title V contract awards, plus new business items on membership dues and fiscal policy amendments.

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JASPER, MARION, AND POWESHIEK (JMP) COUNTIES EARLY CHILDHOOD IOWA BOARD MEETING Minutes Foundation Offices atAhrens Park, 1510 Penrose St, Grinnell, IA 50112 5:30pm-Wednesday, August 31, 2022 | County | Name | Present | | Absent | Excused | Unexcused | NonBoard | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | IP | V | | | | | | P | Patricia Hinrichs-(human services) | | X | | | | | | M | Rachel Cecil (citizen) | | X | | | | | | M | Brian Kingrey (education) -Board Chair | | X | | | | | | J | Mitzi Smith (faith) | | X | | | | | | P | Doug Cameron (consumer) - | | | X | X | | | | P | Mary Lindberg (citizen) | | X | | | | | | J | Britney Schnathorst (citizen) Board Treasurer | | | X | X | | | | J | Julie Wendl (health) | | X | | | | | | M | Michael Kacmarynski- (business) Board Vice-Chair | | X | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Amy Blanchard (Director) | | X | | | | X | | | Leann Andre (CCR&R) | | X | | | | X | | | Rachel Garner (MCPH PAT) | | X | | | | X | | | Melissa Woodhouse (MCPH I-Smile) | | X | | | | X | | | Brenda O’ Halloran (CCR&R) | | X | | | | X | | | Denice Fischer (Jasper ISU Ext Early Care and Ed) | | X | | | | X | | | Stephanie Walters (MICA Family Connections) | | X | | | | X | | | Kim Dorn (MCPH Director) | | X | | | | X | I. The meeting was called to order by Kingrey, Chair, at 5:31 pm. Meeting participation was available in-person atthe location noted above and via virtual meeting. II. Roll Call: JMP board members present include Cecil, Hinrichs, Kacmarynski, Kingrey, Lindberg, Smith, and Wendl. III. Motion to approve minutes from June 22, 2022, meeting by Wendl. Seconded by Kacmarynski. Motion passed unanimously. IV. Public Comment: Woodhouse reported all preschools have been scheduled for service through September 30. It will be challenging to complete all services ifa preschool needs to reschedule orthere is a staffing change due to the loss of the Title V contract. O’ Halloran reported on completed trainings and incentives as well as upcoming in-person trainings and a pilot PBIS program at GCELC. Fischer reported the training needs assessment will go out soon and coordination for the Symposium on April 1 has begun. Jim Gill with be the keynote address and we’re hoping to partner with other local organizations to maximize his time in our area. Walters reported on an upcoming socialization cookout as well as collaborations with Eyerly Ball mental health professionals. Garner reported on upcoming socialization opportunities in Jasper and Marion Counties and outreach through the Pregnancy Crisis Center of Iowa that yielded referrals. Dorn reported Marion County Public Health was not awarded the Child Health Services contract for their Collaborative Service Area. Oral health staff attrition has already started. JMP ECI will have to coordinate with American Home Finding out of Ottumwa for Oral Health and Child Care Nurse Consultant Services. V. Executive and Committee Reports: a. Treasurer’s Report: Report current through August 26, 2022, was included in the board packet. End of FY22 report was also included. Carry-forward amounts were within the allowed amounts. The board also reviewed the fiscal-year-end charitable statements of two funds held atthe Community Foundation that benefit JMP totaling $25,972.83. The report was filed for audit. b. Preschool Scholarship Report: Report was included in the board packet. We have approved 52 children for scholarships at 9 preschools already and Blanchard anticipates agreements and applications will arrive from a few more preschools yet. We are approving 100% scholarships up to 300% poverty level. c. ECI Director Report: Report was included in the board packet. Blanchard noted that completing the annual report in Iowa Grants went smoothly. She also noted a conversation with Shauna Callaway with the Postpartum Home Visit program regarding a mot

FAQs

When was the JMP Counties Early Childhood Iowa board meeting held?

The meeting was held at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.

What motion was passed unanimously regarding the June minutes?

The board approved the minutes from the June 22, 2022 meeting by motion from Wendl, seconded by Kacmarynski, and passed unanimously.

What key updates were discussed during public comment?

Public comment covered preschool service scheduling through September 30, training and incentive updates, a pilot PBIS program, coordination for upcoming symposium planning, socialization activities, and oral health service coordination tied to contract and staffing changes.

Sep 16, 2026

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