Geminus Head Start 2012 2013 Annual Report

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