Carlos Custodio

The meeting agenda included the Community Action Promise, a roll call, the SOUL Dashboard Update presented by Sandy Lomelino, and a staff analysis and report of findings from the Fresno Unified School District (FUSD) regarding charter renewal. Additionally, Dr. Varnado provided the SOUL Update in the form of a Principal Report, covering enrollment changes, the status of the Charter Petition renewal presented to the FUSD School Board, a leadership transition at Fresno EOC Local Conservation Corps, and the appointment of a new Fresno EOC Board Chair.

The meeting included the introduction of new Board of Commissioner representatives to the group and discussed nominations for Foster Grandparent Program members. Program updates were provided regarding volunteer status, grant goals, and carry-over funding. The committee reviewed program evaluations, discussed upcoming recognition events for volunteers, and reviewed progress on digital literacy training initiatives and associated outreach efforts.

The meeting encompassed a variety of administrative, financial, and strategic planning items. Key discussions included the approval of mission and vision statements, a presentation on the 2027-2031 Strategic Plan outline, and a review of agency and Head Start financial status reports for the previous year. The Board also addressed the 2026 agency budget, discussed signatory resolutions to manage operational contracts, and approved committee appointments. Additionally, the meeting featured updates regarding retirement plan administration and compliance, including reports from the Pension Committee and representatives from Mutual of America.

The committee reviewed the Agency Financials and Head Start Financial Status Report for January 2026, confirming that the agency is maintaining fiscal oversight and aligning resources with program needs. Discussion topics included an overview of the 2026 agency budget, specific performance metrics for various programs such as Advance Peace, Energy Services, Food Services, and Transit Systems, and a review of the WIC variance report. The committee also addressed potential corporate office relocation and strategic planning for financial stability.

The committee reviewed the 2026 meeting schedule and discussed the proposed Bylaws Committee Charter. The agenda also included a discussion on the Fresno EOC bylaws to ensure alignment with statutory requirements and organizational governance needs. Additionally, the committee meeting materials included documentation from previous proceedings concerning target area elections, community sector applications, board self-assessment results, and leadership transitions within the committee.