ANNUAL REPORT 2013 –2014 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 (birth to age five) each year. We offer services in 27 locations throughout Lake and Porter counties, making It convenient for families to a 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 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.
HEAD START EARLY HEAD START “TEACHING CHILDREN - SERVING FAMILIES”
Geminus Head Start Leadership POLICY COUNCIL Jamese Bell – Chairperson Shara Sims – Vice-Chairperson Estelle Jensen - Secretary
BOARD OF DIRECTORS (Parent Reps) Wendy Acevedo Tameka Mullins
HEAD START VICE-PRESIDENT Karen Carradine, Ed.D PRESIDENT GEMINUS CORPORATION Sanford R. Kauffman
PROGRAM STATUS CATEGORY OF CHILDREN
NUMBER FUNDED ENROLLMENT
PERCENT AVERAGE MONTHLY ENROLLMENT
PERCENT AVERAGE MONTHLY ATTENDANCE
NUMBER CHILDREN AND FAMILIES SERVED
PERCENT ELIGIBLE CHILDREN SERVED
PERCENT RECEIED MEDICAL EXAM
PERCENT RECEIVED DENTAL EXAM
HEAD START
1368
100%
83.13%
1604
97%
92%
78%
EARLY HEAD START 136 100% 87.97% 237* 97% 84% 40% *12 PREGNANT WOMEN SERVED IN Early Head Start. Dental care assessment for Early Head Start reported only on 2 and 3 old students. O TO 5 SCHOOL READINESS - Total % of growth in the following school readiness domains (Fall to Spring) EHS/HS TEACHING STRATEGIES GOLD ASESSEMENT – GROWTH OF DEVELOPMENT GAINS SCHOOL READINESS
HEAD START
EARLY HEAD START
Starting Score
Ending Score
Average/Actual Amount of Growth
Starting Score
Ending Score
Average/Actual Amount of Growth
Social and Emotional
30.7
38.8
8.1
41.0
55.6
14.6
Physical Development and Health
21.4
24.1
2.7
27.0
34.1
6.9
Cognitive and General Knowledge
30.9
37.5
6.6
41.2
56.8
15.6
Literacy
14.1
21.8
7.7
32.5
53.4
20.9
Language
28.4
36.0
7.6
38.5
50.5
12.0
LEARNING DOMAINS
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
HEAD START
PARENT VOLUNTEERS 1502 Percentage of families receiving family service referrals* 56% *Referral services include but are not limited to emergency crisis interventions, adult education, etc.
EARLY HEAD START 213 36%
Number of Fathers that participated in ongoing parent activities 78 Number of parent and community award recipients at 2nd annual volunteer recognition luncheon 28 The 2nd annual End of Year Family Picnic gathered a turnout of over 1,600 children and families.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Management successfully restructured the Head Start and Early Head Start Program to align with the loss of funding due to sequestration. Lake Ridge Delegate was allotted an increase in enrollment slots and began serving a total of 122 children and families. Geminus Head Start partnered with Griffith School District to serve eligible families in the Griffith community 50% of our teachers have met the Head Start requirement of having a BA in Early Childhood Education and/or Development. The Creative Curriculum was rolled out across both Head Start and Early Head programs with great success.
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2013-2014 OPERATING BUDGET HEAD START
ACTUAL PROGRAM EXPENSES
REVENUES
EARLY HEAD START
2013-2014 PROGRAM BUDGET
ACTUAL PROGRAM EXPENSES
COMBINED PROGRAM BUDGETS
2013-2014 PROGRAM BUDGET
ACTUAL PROGRAM EXPENSES BUDGET
2013-2014 PROGRAM
Head Start Grant Revenue: Operations
$
9,683,922
$
9,683,922
$
1,558,132
$
1,558,132
$
11,242,054
$
11,242,054
Head Start Grant Revenue: Training
$
107,369
$
107,369
$
41,120
$
41,120
$
148,489
$
148,489
Head Start Grant Revenue: Capital Spending
$
$
-
$
-
$
-
-
$
-
$
11,390,543
Head Start Grant Revenue: COLA - NONE Special One-Time Grants - NONE TOTAL REVENUE
$
9,791,291
ACTUAL PROGRAM EXPENSES
EXPENSES
$
9,791,291
2013-2014 PROGRAM BUDGET
$
1,599,252
$
ACTUAL PROGRAM EXPENSES
1,599,252
2013-2014 PROGRAM BUDGET
$
11,390,543
ACTUAL PROGRAM EXPENSES
2013-2014 PROGRAM BUDGET
Total Personnel
$
4,065,073
$ 3,965,093
$
905,807
$ 806,728
$
4,970,879
$
4,771,822
Total Fringe
$
1,278,315
$ 1,201,147
$
239,293
$ 215,660
$
1,517,607
$
1,416,807
$
5,343,387
$ 5,166,240
$
1,145,099
$ 1,022,389
$
6,488,487
$
6,188,629
Total Personnel and Fringe Total Travel
$
-
Total Equipment
$
-
Total Supplies
$
123,080
Total Contractual
$
Total Other TOTAL EXPENSES UNOBLIGATED FEDERAL FUNDS
$ -
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$ -
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$ 57,188
$
10,725
$ 9,226
$
133,805
$
66,413
2,678,687
$ 2,827,581
$
166,106
$ 243,690
$
2,844,793
$
3,071,270
$
1,646,137
$ 1,704,283
$
277,322
$ 323,948
$
1,923,459
$
2,064,231
$
9,791,291
$ 9,791,291
$
1,599,252
$ 1,599,252
$
11,390,543
$
11,390,543
$ (0)
EXPENDITURES REPORT The maximum allowable expenditure for administrative costs is 15% of the total budget. Head Start was 15%, Early Head Start was 13%. A minimum of 20% of the total budget must be non-federal share: Geminus met its obligation of 20%. The combined Personnel and Fringe should account for between 60% to 80% of the federal budget: Head Start’s Personnel and Fringe was 54.57% while Early Head Start’s Personnel and Fringe was 71.60%; combined they were 56.96%. The overall cost per child in Head Start is $7,157.38 and overall cost per child in Early Head Start is $11,759.21. SEQUESTRATION In response to budget cuts for the program at large, the 2013-2014 budget and reorganization plans were implemented. Although the number of children served did not change, full day classrooms were closed and many enrollment slots were converted to home base programming. FINANCIAL AUDIT A general audit of Geminus Corporation is performed each year. The 2013 fiscal year audit was conducted by Blue & Company with no deficiencies or findings. A full copy of the audit is available upon request. Geminus Head Start 8400 Louisiana St. Merrillville, Indiana 46410 1-888-893-6891 8400 Louisiana St. Merrillville, Indiana 46410
Geminus Corporation/Geminus Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator