[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 9 (Monday, January 14, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2263-2264]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 08-88]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Administration for Children and Families


Office of Head Start; Request for Nominations for the Secretary's 
Advisory Committee on Re-Designation of Head Start Grantees

AGENCY: Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health 
and Human Services (HHS).

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ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the establishment of and invites 
nominations for members to the Secretary's Advisory Committee on Re-
Designation of Head Start Grantees. The Secretary is required by 
section 641 of Public Law (Pub. L.) 110-134 to convene an expert panel 
to provide advice and recommendations on the development of a 
transparent, reliable and valid system for designation renewal of Head 
Start grantees. The panel is required to be convened by March 12, 2008.
    Nominations: We will consider nominations if they are received no 
later than fifteen (15) days from the date of publication of this 
notice. Submissions will only be taken electronically, although 
individuals for whom this procedure introduces a barrier may make 
alternative arrangements through the contact information below. 
Nominations in the format described below should be submitted to 
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colleen Rathgeb, Office of Head Start, 
e-mail [email protected] or (202) 205-7378.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    The Secretary is required by section 641 of Public Law 110-134 to 
convene an expert panel to provide advice and recommendations on the 
development of a transparent, reliable and valid system for designation 
renewal to determine if a Head Start agency is delivering a high-
quality and comprehensive Head Start program that meets the 
educational, health, nutritional, and social needs of the children and 
families it serves, and meets program and financial management 
requirements and the program performance standards.
    The Charter requires that the panel meet up to three times. The 
panel shall consist of a non-voting chair and seven expert panel 
members who have expertise in the areas outlined below. Members of the 
panel serve terms up to two years based on the needs of the panel.
    The Department will give close attention to equitable geographic 
distribution and to minority and female representation so long as the 
effectiveness of the Committee is not diminished.

II. Criteria for Nominees

    All members must have technical expertise to enable them to 
participate fully in the work of the panel. The panel will consist of a 
non-voting chair and seven members, one member within each of the 
following demonstrated competency areas, as evidenced by training, 
expertise and experience:
     Early childhood program accreditation,
     research on early childhood development,
     governance and finance of nonprofit organizations,
     delivery of services to populations with special needs and 
their families,
     assessment and evaluation of programs serving young 
children,
     an employee of the Office of Head Start, and
     an executive director of a Head Start agency.
    Any interested person or organization may nominate one or more 
qualified individuals. Self-nominations will also be accepted. Each 
nomination must include the following:
     Letter of nomination, including which specific expertise 
above the person is being nominated to fill,
     curriculum vitae of the nominee, and
     statement from the nominee that the nominee is willing to 
serve on the panel.

III. Copies of the Charter

    To obtain a copy of the panel's Charter, submit a written request 
to the above contact.

    Dated: January 8, 2008.
Daniel C. Schneider,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Administration for Children and Families.
[FR Doc. 08-88 Filed 1-11-08; 8:45 am]
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