Program Governance

Tri-County Head Start is a 501C3 corporation that has an active Policy Council elected by the program parents. This group has decision making power regarding many aspects of the program, and reviews budgets, grants, and policies. Policy Council members hold two seats on the board of directors. If you have any questions, or are interested in joining our Policy Council, please contact Jade Evans our Communications and Engagement Coordinator.

Policy Council Members for our 23-24 school year

  • Ashley Jaffee-Montgomery (Cassopolis) – Chair
  • Michelle Hedgespeth (Mattawan) – Vice Chair
  • Serina Newton (DEC) – Secretary
  • Amanda Simpson (New Buffalo) – Treasurer
  • Mary-Alice Wirick (Niles Bell)
  • Samantha Litaker (SMC)
  • Chastity Peebles (Decatur)
  • Yvette Shealy (Gobles)
  • Lovie Lloyd (River of Life)
  • Jasmine Boxx (Riverview)
  • Ebone Wilborn (South Haven)
  • Kaylah Conteras (Dowagiac)
  • Jessica Dillard (Paw Paw)
  • Samantha Carter (Watervliet)
  • Efrain Chavez (Bangor)
  • Anna Carter – Community Member
  • Kristen Chism – Community Member
  • Sherry Bennett – Community Member

Upcoming Policy Council Meetings

All Meetings will be in person on Wednesdays at 5:30 PM.

Policy Council Meetings

August 2023

Minutes

September 2023

Minutes

October 2023

Minutes

November 2023

Minutes

December 2023

No Meeting

January 2023

No Meeting

February 2024

Minutes

March 2023

Minutes

April  2023

Minutes

May 2022 

Minutes

June 2023

Minutes

July 2023

No Meeting