HSPPS
Conflict of Interest
Composition of Governing Body- True/False
Board or Policy Council
100

1301.2 relates to this section of the Head Start Performance Standards. 

What is the Governing Body-HSPPS 1301.2 (a-c)

100

These standards support the governing body when addressing/resolving conflicts of interest and complaints. 

What are the Standards of Conduct-HS Act 642(c)(1)(E)(X)(aa-bb)

100

One member is required to be a licensed attorney.

What is True-HS Act 642 (c)(1)(B)(iii)

100

The formal structure for program governance of a Head Start program includes the governing body, policy council, and these center level groups.

What are Parent Committees-HSPPS 1301.1

200

1301.2 includes three sections related to the governing body: composition, duties and responsibilities, and these types of committees.

What is advisory committees-HSPPS 1301.2 (c)(1-2)(i-ii)

200

This type of conflict is prohibited for members of a Head Start governing body when it involves financial ties to the agency.

What is a Financial Conflict of Interest-HS Act 642(c)(1)(C)(i)

200

Members shall reflect the community to be served and include current or former parents of Head Start programs.

What is True-HS Act 642 (c)(1)(B)(iv)(I)

200

This group has legal responsibilities over the Head Start program.

What is the Governing Body-HSPPS 1301.1

300

In addition to using monitoring results and school readiness data the governing body uses these types of goals to conduct its responsibilities.

What are Program Goals-HSPPS 1302.102(a)

300

Members of a Head Start governing body cannot receive this for serving on the board or providing services to the agency.

What is Compensation-HS Act 642(c)(1)(C)(ii)

300

One member is required to have expertise in business administration. 

What is False.

300

This group is responsible for the direction of the Head Start program.

What is the Policy Council-HSPPS 1301.1

400

In addition to using monitoring results and school readiness data the governing body uses this type of assessment data to conduct its responsibilities.

What is Community Assessment Data-HSPPS 1302.102(d)(2)

400

Neither governing body members nor their immediate family can hold this type of position within the Head Start or delegate agency. 

What is Employment-HS Act 642(c)(1)(C)(iii)

400

One member is required to have background and expertise in fiscal management or accounting.

What is True-HS Act 642 (c)(1)(B)(i)

400

This group has fiscal responsibilities over the Head Start program.

What is the Governing Body-HSPPS 1301.1

500

In addition to using monitoring results and school readiness data the governing body uses one of these two additional types of data to conduct its responsibilities.

What is Continuous Improvement Data or Reporting Data-HSPPS 1302.102 (c) and (d)

500

Governing bodies must operate as this, separate from staff employed by the Head Start agency. 

What is an Independent Entity-HS Act 642(c)(1)(C)(iv)

500

When one of the three required members is not available to serve on the governing body, you may use a consultant or individual with relevant expertise to work with governing body.

What is True-HS Act 642 (c)(1)(B)(vi)

500

This group is limited to a term of one year, and its low-income members can be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred which would have limited their full participation. 

What is the Policy Council- HSPPS 1301.3(d)(1) and (e)