E – 023Concerning the new requirements for Board Members, what constitutes a background and expertise? Do they have to have a Bachelor degree in the area or work experience or what?
Section 642(c)(1)(B) of the Head Start Act establishes composition requirements for all Head Start agency governing bodies. In general, governing body membership should include at least one member with “a background and expertise in fiscal management or accounting” and at least one member with “a background and expertise in early childhood education and development.” In addition, governing body membership should include “a licensed attorney familiar with issues that come before the governing body.” It is our expectation that Head Start agencies will take action to include such individuals as members on their governing bodies. However, section 642(c)(1)(B)(vi) authorizes governing bodies to secure consultants or other individuals with the relevant expertise and qualifications described at section 642(c)(1)(B)(i)-(iii) to “work directly with the governing body” if individuals with the required background and expertise are not available to actually serve as members. The Head Start Act doe
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