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Minutes		April 17, 2003
Members Present	Members Absent	Others in Attendance
Sharon Banks Tony Benavides Cindy Bowen Brindley Byrd Victor Celentino Patricia Cook Gene Fernandez Cordell Henderson Owen Johnston Scott Koenigsknecht Chris Laverty Scott McDonald Jennifer Nash Kathi Rypkema Jerry Stinnett Doug Stites Edith Suttles Vernicka Tyson Clark Volz	Kelly Bishop Paula Cunningham Jann Jencka Judy Kenney Larry Lloyd Bill Sepic John Tomlanovich Jackie Warr	George Contompasis, CTFE Karen Reiff, Ingham ISD Jody Bennett, CCRESA Amy Jones, EISD Linda Sanchez, City of Lansing Kathy Tomlanovich, Ingham ISD Bill Brown, LCC Toni Glasscoe, LCC, Star Inst. Martha Finn, EISD Jo Pamment, Haslett ESL Geri Shepard, Lansing SD Dave Price, Lansing SD
		Staff
		Karl Stearns Sandi Carter


ITEM #1		New Member
		Edith welcomed Mayor Tony Benavides.

ITEM #2		Public Comments
		None.

ITEM #3		Approval of Minutes
ACTION		Moved, supported and approved as presented.

ITEM #4		Employee Gap
		Doug Stites reviewed and provided copies of the study on the coming worker replacement gap. The study can also be accessed through CAMW!’s web site: www.camw.org

		Subcommitte Reports
ACTION		a.Career/Technical Education Chris Laverty reported the committee currently focuses on CTE openings in the region, math and reading assessment at LCC, Work Keys, math levels in various programs and they are still discussing STRA. Kathy Tomlanovich added the ISDs/RESA are working closely together to fill available slots. IISD will have a whole section enrolled in Eaton’s AIS program next year. There will be more trading of students and reviewing the STAR program. They are also concerned about the future of the Perkins funding and explained the effect on CTE programs if it is funneled into Title 1. Ralph was asked to draft a letter for the board to send to the legislators. Celentino and Johnson moved to support a letter from the board to continue Perkins funding as it currently exists, Laverty seconded, and the motion was supported unanimously. Also, Owen requested adding a report to the next meeting agenda from Lansing School District and how Career Connections has affected them positively. b.Marketing Patricia Cook reported the marketing committee held their final meeting before the Stakeholders Conference. A draft agenda was presented. 6 awards will be presented and 11 banners. A photographer will be on hand, thanks to Lansing Community College. Patty reviewed the volunteer needs and the board’s role. Hill was thanked for providing the flowers. Media advisories will be sent out before and after the event. Bill Brown reviewed information on LCC’s breakout session. c.Regional Implementation Group RIG is continuing to plan regional activities for next year despite the funding issues. Accountability data has been collected on 10th grade EDPs, 12th grade exit surveys, benchmark status from superintendents. Accountability data is due to the state May 1. RIG is also planning a parent workshop for April 30th from 4-5:30. The theme will be Career Prep and Pathways and what parents can do. They are also doing a regional parent survey to be shared with the evaluation committee. d.Evaluation Jerry Stinnett presented the report. They are collecting parent awareness surveys, and discussing the evaluation committee’s future role and focus.
ACTION		e.Chairperson’s Report Ralph Hansen requested approval on the Career Initiative Alignment plan presented for review in March. Even though Career Prep has been eliminated from the budget, we have been asked to submit a plan and budget for it. Laverty moved to approve the 2003-04 Career Initiative Alignment application as presented. Stites supported. The application will be submitted to the State and the budget process will be monitored. Also, Board members were asked to volunteer to participate in Lighthouse District visits to Charlotte (May 8), Okemos (May 15) and Lansing (May 13).

ITEM # 5		Public Comments
		None given.

ITEM #6		Other Business
		Langford Training is being offered June 17-20, Ingham Intermediate School District LAMP is currently interviewing students for next year GM has been hiring Gene Fernandez presented a flyer announcing an IT scholarship program meeting, May 8 at the CACC. Doug Stites reviewed some budget issues: PAL is being eliminated from next year’s budget (as well as adult education) with great impact on ESL which will virtually be eliminated. Owen Johnston gave a brief review of the Flag Raising ceremony held at Bekum on April 16th. Mike Rogers was able to preside over that ceremony, a celebration of community and workforce development. Owen thanked everyone who was able to attend. Hill’s open house is scheduled for April 27th from 1-3

ITEM #7		Next Meeting
		The next meeting is scheduled for May 15, 7:30 a.m.

		Respectfully Submitted, Sandi Carter