January 9, 2009

9:00 a.m.

John H. Winters Building
Public Hearing Room, 125-E
701 West 51st Street
Austin, Texas

  1. Call to Order
  2. Reading, Correction, and Approval of Minutes of October 17, 2008 regular meeting*
  3. Public Testimony
  4. Agency Briefings
    1. Supreme Court Permanent Judicial Commission for Children, Youth & Families……………………….…………………………..Tina Amberboy, Executive Director
    2. Parental Advisory Committee Report and Recommendations………....John Castle, Chair
    3. 2020: A Vision for America’s Children………….……Carolyne Rodriguez, Casey Family Programs; Joyce James, Deputy Commissioner
    4. Commissioner’s Report Including: Agency Administrative Update, Legislative Session Update, and Major Program Initiatives……………………..……….....…Anne Heiligenstein
    5. Chair’s Report on Council Members’ Activities….......……………………….Ommy Strauch
  5. New Business
    1. Recommendation to propose rule changes in 40 TAC, Chapter 746, Minimum Standards for Child-Care Centers concerning the director’s qualifications and the age range of children in child-care centers*………………………….……………….….Diana Spiser, CCL
  6. Adjourn*

*Denotes Action Item

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