2012-13 ANNUAL REPORT
HEAD START – EARLY HEAD START “Teaching Children, Serving Families”
Geminus Head Start, along with its two delegate agencies has delivered Lake and Porter County Head Start programs since 1997. Together, we are funded to serve 1,504 families and their children (ages birth to five) each year. We offered services in 27 locations countywide, making it convenient for families to access care. MISSION Geminus Head Start is the Northwest Indiana leader in early childhood education, making a positive impact on families, children and staff through creative partnerships that inspire personal growth, foster empowerment and provide quality comprehensive services for all. VISION Geminus Head Start is an organization of excellence supporting a highly qualified and dedicated staff that inspires children, families, and staff to achieve their full potential, which prepares them for a productive and fulfilling life. POLICY COUNCIL Stephanie Dollinar – Chairperson Gwendolyn Fast – Vice-Chairperson Tameka Mullings - Secretary PROGRAM SNAPSHOT
FUNDED ENROLLMENT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS (Parent Reps) Wendy Acevedo Samira Glass HEAD START
EARLY HEAD START
1368
136*
*The funded enrollment for Early Head Start includes 8 slots for pregnant women.
TOTAL CHILDREN SERVED
1636
HEAD START VICE-PRESIDENT Karen Carradine, Ed.D GEMINUS CORPORATION PRESIDENT Sanford K. Kauffman 0 TO 5 SCHOOL READINESS Total % of growth in the following school readiness domains (Fall to Spring): Social-Emotional 29% Follows limits and expectations (routines)
Fine Motor
276**
** In our Early Head Start program, we served 16 pregnant women.
32%
Uses writing and drawing tools
Cognitive
34%
Seeks assistance from an adult or peer when problem solving
HOUSEHOLD ANALYSIS % Dual Parent 30% Single Parent 69%
36% 63%
Literacy
19%
Able to print first name
Language
23%
Can re-tell a story
HEALTH STATS % AT ENROLLMENT Up to Date on immunizations 77% Up to Date on well care schedule 54% Have health insurance 67%
39% 32% 62%
Teaching teams were trained in the utilization of Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold Assessment in addition their individual academic coursework tracks
TEACHER CREDENTIALS HEALTH STATS % END OF ENROLLMENT Up to Date on immunizations Up to Date on well care schedule Up to Date on oral health care schedule Have health insurance
90% 88% 91% 93%
52% 51% 100%* 63%
*Dental care assessment was only reported on 2/3 year old students in Early Head Start.
% STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS/DISABILIITES SERVED
12%
# MEALS SERVED
15%
309,192
STATUS
Bachelor Degree
Associate Degree
Child Development Associate (CDA)
Teacher Teacher Assistant Home Visitor
18 2
27 18
0 9
16
0
0
15 of our direct child development staff are bilingual to meet the cultural and linguistic needs of our children.
Includes: breakfast, lunch, and snack
8400 Louisiana St. Merrillville, IN 46410 * 1-888-893-6891 * www.gemheadstart.org An Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
HEAD START
EARLY HEAD START
Parent Volunteers Total number of families who received family service referrals *
1559 487
151 156
*Referral services include (but are not limited to) emergency crisis interventions, adult education, etc.
# Parents that completed Parents as Subs (employment training for teacher assistant position): 14 st # Parent and community award recipients at 1 annual Volunteer luncheon: 52 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS *Our program was found in compliance with all applicable Head Start performance standards, laws, regulations, and policy requirements after its 2012 triennial federal monitoring review. *In January 2013, Former Vice President Leonard Jozwiak, Ed.D retired his directorship after serving 7 remarkable years. *Current Vice President Karen Carradine, Ed.D began her leadership in February 2013. *Ongoing quality improvements and capacity building of our program were identified through a parent driven and ground-breaking Self-Assessment process completed in March 2013. st *The 2013 1 annual End of Year Family Picnic gathered a turnout of over 1,500 children and families. DELEGATE AGENCIES/COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS We thank our two delegate agencies: School City of Hammond and Lake Ridge Schools in addition to 65 other community partners for their continued support for the children and families enrolled in Head Start and Early Head Start. We hope to continue to provide outstanding services which will positively impact the lives of children and families in our community. OPERATING BUDGET HEAD START
REVENUES Head Start Grant Revenue: Operations Head Start Grant Revenue: Training Head Start Grant Revenue: Capital Spending Head Start Grant Revenue: COLA - NONE Special One-Time Grants - NONE TOTAL REVENUE
EARLY HEAD START
ACTUAL PROGRAM EXPENSES $ 10,187,486 $ 106,837 $ -
2012-2013 PROGRAM BUDGET $ 10,148,089 $ 106,837 $ 86,396
ACTUAL PROGRAM EXPENSES $ 1,754,976 $ 48,870
$
$
$
10,294,323
10,341,322
1,803,846
$ $ $
2012-2013 PROGRAM BUDGET 1,692,127 48,870 62,849
ACTUAL PROGRAM EXPENSES $ 11,942,462 $ 155,707 $ -
2011-2012 PROGRAM BUDGET $ 11,840,216 $ 155,707 $ 149,245
$
1,803,846
$ 12,098,169
$
2012-2013 PROGRAM BUDGET 613,901 158,044 771,945 62,849 40,870 429,500
ACTUAL PROGRAM EXPENSES $ 4,919,697 $ 1,469,756 $ 6,389,453 $ $ 76,192 $ 152,348 $ 3,374,079
2011-2012 PROGRAM BUDGET $ 4,656,987 $ 1,530,204 $ 6,187,191 $ $ 149,245 $ 194,575 $ 3,624,172
$
$
EXPENSES Total Personnel Total Fringe Total Personnel and Fringe Total Travel Total Equipment Total Supplies Total Contractual
ACTUAL PROGRAM EXPENSES $ 4,226,701 $ 1,323,329 $ 5,550,030 $ $ $ 124,412 $ 2,827,721
2012-2013 PROGRAM BUDGET $ 4,043,086 $ 1,372,160 $ 5,415,246 $ $ 86,396 $ 153,705 $ 3,194,672
ACTUAL PROGRAM EXPENSES $ 692,996 $ 146,427 $ 839,423 $ $ 76,192 $ 27,936 $ 546,358
$ $ $ $ $ $ $
Total Other
$
$
$
$
TOTAL EXPENSES
$
10,294,323
UNOBLIGATED FEDERAL FUNDS
$
46,999
1,792,160
$
1,491,303 10,341,322
$
313,937 1,803,846
COMBINED PROGRAM BUDGETS
$
498,682 1,803,846
2,106,097
$ 12,098,169
$
12,145,168
1,989,985 12,145,168
SEQUESTRATION In response to budget cuts for the program at large, future budget and reorganization plans were approved by the Board and Policy Council through recommendations provided by a sequestration committee comprised of parents and staff. FINANCIAL AUDIT A general audit of Geminus Corporation is performed each year. The 2012 fiscal year audit was conducted by Blue & Company with no deficiencies or findings. A full copy of the audit is available upon request.
8400 Louisiana St. Merrillville, IN 46410 * 1-888-893-6891 * www.gemheadstart.org An Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator