Survey Results
We’ve posted the results of the survey we conducted in December, 2011. A summary can be downloaded here.
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STARS Board Of Review
The STARS Board of Review makes recommendations to the Wyoming Department of Family Services and Wyoming STARS regarding the STARS program. Ultimately, the decision-making power rests with the Wyoming Department of Family Services. The STARS Board of Review has four meetings annually as needed. Board members are expected to attend all meetings and be active participants. The STARS Board of Review members hold three-year terms.
STARS Board Of Review FAQ
- Do they have to travel to meetings? Yes, on occasion although many meetings are via conference call.
- Do they get paid? No
- If they have to travel to meetings do they get reimbursed for expenses? Yes, for mileage and meals at the state rate. If there is an overnight stay the Wyoming Children’s Action Alliance will pay for the hotel room.
STARS Board Of Review Members
Contact Your Board Representative
Contact your STARS Board of Review Representative for to discuss issues or concerns regarding Wyoming STARS. If you would like to speak with your representative directly, please contact Wyoming STARS at 1-800-400-3999 to obtain your representative’s telephone number.
Members
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Mary Scherden
Cheyenne, FCCC, mary@thewholechild.vpweb.com
Region 1, Term: 2010-2013 -
Karl Coulson
child care centers, cheyenneworldofwonder@yahoo.com
Region 1, Term: 2011-2014 -
Pauline Fross
Lander, developmental preschools, pfross@wyoming.com
Region 2, Term 2011-2014 -
Jennifer Zook
Laramie, child care centers, openschool1@aol.com
Region 2, Term: 2009-2012 -
Kari Mahlum
Casper, higher education, kmahlum@caspercollege.edu
Region 3, Term: 2009-2012 -
Laura Stadtfeld
Casper, home providers, wyosplitsecond@yahoo.com
Region 3, Term: 2009-2012 -
Melissa King
Gillette, home providers, mlking@bresnan.net
Region 4, Term: 2009-2012 -
Jo Madson
Sheridan, child care centers, bhcc_kidszone@yahoo.com
Region 4, Term: 2008-2011 -
Penny Hotovec
Powell, child care centers, mpjahoto@aol.com
Region 5, Term: 2008-2011 -
Jennifer Leonhardt
Lovell, home providers, mjleonhardt@tctwest.net
Region 5, Term: 2010-2013 -
Jennifer Barksdale
Jackson, child care centers, jessica.barksdale@journeysschool.org
Region 6, Term: 2010-2013 -
Marie Wilson
Rock Springs, child care centers, marie@ywcasweetwater.org
Region 6, Term: 2010-2013
Advisory Members (non-voting)
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Deanna Frey, Executive Director
WCAA, STARS, Cheyenne dfrey@wykids.org -
Rose Kor, Career Development Director
WCAA, STARS, Cheyenne rkor@wykids.org -
Heidi Dickerson, Executive Director
CNS, Childcare Finder, Casper, exdir@wyoming.com -
Sue Bacon, Administrator, Early Childhood Programs Division
Department of Family Services, Cheyenne sue.bacon@wyo.gov -
Michelle Weber, Deputy Administrator, Early Childhood Programs Division
Department of Family Services, Cheyenne michelle.weber@wyo.gov -
Vacant
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Nicole Novotny Smith, Program Manager
Wyoming Department of Workforce Development, Cheyenne, NNovot@wyo.gov
Become a Member of The STARS Board of Review
The STARS Board of Review is looking for new representatives!
Current open positions are:
| Term | Region | Counties | Representing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None |
If you are interested in making a volunteer contribution to the STARS program by becoming a board member, please fill out an application:
and send it to:
Wyoming Children’s Action Alliance
3116 Old Faithful Road
Suite 100
Cheyenne, WY 82001
State Training and Resource System (STARS) Complaint Process
The STARS Board of Review serves as the review body for decisions made by the STARS program. If you feel that STARS policy or decision making has been unfair in your case there is a process to bring this to the attention of the Board of Review. The Board can review your written complaint and make a recommendation to STARS and to the Department of Family Services, Early Childhood Division administrator. Click on the link below for a description of the process and where to send your letter of complaint.
STARS Board of Review Complaint Process
