About the Region X Head Start Association

 
The RXHSA is in the process of stabilizing the Association due to changes in leadership.  The Board has been working hard updating the By-Laws, Fiscal Policies & Procedures, developing a Strategic Plan, Work Plan, and determining training priorities.
 

RXHSA Accomplishments
 

  • Successful Region X Conference March 7-9, 2007
     
  • RXHSA site visit to Alaska August 1-3, 2007 -- Alaska is now an active member of the RXHSA
     
  • Updating of the By-Laws, Fiscal Policies & Procedures, development of Strategic Plan and Work Plan
     
  • Invitation to State Association Executive Directors and Association Presidents at the March 12-14, 2008 meetings
     
  • Successful recruitment of Board members from staff, parents, and friends
     
  • Co-sponsor with OHSA state trainings
     
  • Board members attended four (4) Leadership Trainings in the Fall and Winter at the National Head Start Association (NHSA)
              ~Ron Herndon, Director Rep. from Oregon
              ~Shari Shell, Staff Rep. from Oregon
              ~Jana Evans, Parent Rep. from Washington
              ~Dean-Stephen Kauffman, Friends Rep. from Oregon

   

Executive Officers

 
  • Mishelle Prior Clark, President
     
  • Wendee Shuell, Vice President
     
  • Jana Evans, Treasurer
     
  • Dean-Stephen Kauffman, Secretary
     

RXHSA History
 
The Region X Head Start Association was established in August, 1978 by six directors: Linda Crum, Judy Cooper, Frances Mathison, Bette Peterson, Larry Siroshton and Eligio White to meet the need for linkages and communication among state directors and to keep programs informed on issues related to Head Start. The following goals were established.
  1. Meet quarterly with representatives from Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington State.
  2. Steer national administrative and legislative information to all Head Start programs.
  3. Provide mutual assistance to improve program quality.
  4. Develop a better public awareness and greater visibility of Head Start in each state.
  5. Develop, implement and maintain a communication/sharing system.

Researched by Frances Mathison