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County of Volusia
Children and Families Advisory Board
Minutes of the May 19, 2004 Meeting- 5:15pm
United Way
2747 West International Speedway Blvd.
Daytona Beach, Florida
386-943-7039

Call to Order 5:15 pm

Attendance

Quorum: Yes

Chair’s Report:
Chair appointed committee to review 2005-2006 application and funding criteria. This will involve reviewing scoring and allocation criteria. Alice Johnson was appointed as Chair. Mary Lou Mirino, Mary Bruno, Marisa Shirley, Karen Boubonnais, Dr. Martin were also appointed to the committee. It was suggested that the agencies have an opportunity to present their suggestions regarding the application and the process. This information must be submitted in writing. It was also suggested that a presentation from United Way on their allocation process would be helpful.

Correspondence:
Don Geser, Director of King’s Kids Academy, a program of the Jubilee Church of God in Deltona, requested financial assistance with cost of air conditioning repair. Motion made by Maria Augustine to approve $1,000 and seconded by Karen Bourbonnais. Motion passed.

Christopher Bell, President of the Marine Discovery Center, requested assistance of $1050 to assist underprivileged children attend summer camp. Alice Johnson made a motion to approve $1050 for camp. Motion seconded by Marissa Shirley. Motion passed.

Old Business:

Summer Camp
Strong Tower Mission will be awarded $15,360 for 48 scholarships for summer camp due to the fact that Volusia County Leisure Services does not provide a summer camp in the Seville area.

God’s Covenant Mission Center requested $3,520 for 11 applicants. Volusia County Leisure Services has a program in Lake Helen. The Board discussed the criteria for funding summer camp and if programs can provide the same service at the same price and parental choice. A process needs to be established to apply for summer camp funding with an application, criteria, and timeframe. Alice Johnson withdrew her motion approving $1050 funding for the Marine Discovery Center until guidelines for funding summer camp can be established. Motion seconded by Marissa. Motion passed. Tabernacle of Praise requested funding, however, no applications were received. Staff advised board that approximately 200 children are on the waiting list for scholarships. Mary Bruno made a motion not to fund any additional summer camp letter requests until a process has been established and staff is directed to take any excess dollars and fund children on the waiting list. This would include God’s Covenant Mission Center, Marine Discovery Center, and Tabernacle of Praise. Seconded by Maria Augustine. Motion passed.

2004-2005 CFAB Budget Sub-Committee Report

Alice Johnson, Chair of the Budget Sub-Committee, advised CFAB Board that further discussion is needed on the budget recommendations and made a motion that recommendations be presented to the Board on June 30. Seconded by Mary Bruno. Motion passed.

Mandatory Family Child Care Home Licensure

The following individuals made presentations to the CFAB regarding mandatory licensure:

Mary Derr – League of Women Voters – Bills proposed by Evelyn Lynn did not pass
Judy Wheeler – Registered Provider – Additional educational requirements for licensed providers
Lynne LaBombard – CCRN – new guidelines are not in place at this time – self-assessment checklist is newest requirement for registered providers as well as additional educational requirements.
Melonie Crawford – Registered Provider – Registered providers are more accountable now with additional educational requirements.

Mary Bruno made a motion that the Children and Families Advisory Board recommend mandatory licensing of family child care homes by resolution or ordinance, with the responsibility going to the state and that we recommend a four year period for the registered homes to become licensed. Part two, that the CFAB develop criteria in the application process for 2005-2006 and set aside some portion of funds to provide mini-grants to registered homes to assist them to become compliant. Motion seconded by Maria Augustine. Ms. Bruno stated that licensing would add some inspections, it would not add to quality child care. Mr. Williams stated that if this motion passes the costs and the responsibility for enforcement would default to the state. Mr. Williams further clarified that the County has no authority to reduce any state requirements. Staff asked for clarification as to whether the motion is a resolution or ordinance. A resolution is a statement of policy, whereas, an ordinance is law. The County Attorney would draft the ordinance. Mary Bruno changed motion to change from resolution or ordinance, to ordinance. Motion seconded by Maria Augustine. Motion amended to Motion passed 4-2 with one abstention from Angela Jackson due to a conflict of interest. Staff will prepare agenda item for County Council on above motion.

New Business
Richard Fay of Children’s Medical Services gave presentation on services they provide for children in foster care who have complex medical needs.

Public Participation: None

Advisory Board Participation: None

Meeting adjourned: 7:30

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