Chair Tiffany Rotondo presided over the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 7:31am. Roll call was taken and a membership quorum was present.
Members Present
Calvin Giles
Amy King
Anna Cobb
Barb Szczepaniak
Beatris Gonzalez
Bernie Szczepanski
Joseph Cassidy
Christine Torres
Penny Clancy
Dan Deasy
Terry Jarman
Jane Clark
Lisa Miceli
Jeffrey Feucht
Lisa Dixon
Marilyn Liwanag
Mary Keating
Michelle Arnold (Erin Kasch)
Barry Saltzman
Laura Crawford
Tiffany Rotondo
Members Absent
Alan Mindlin
Christine Torres
Darlene Ruscitti
Ian Hardie
Mike Kish
Tom Wendorf
Carol Simler
Dan Allen
Diana Robinson
Kate Wollensak
Paul Seputis
Others Present
Jamie Brown
Lisa Schvach
David Sabathne
Michelle Cave
Public Comment
There was no public comment.
Review of June 26, 2019 minutes
Motion to approve by Mary Keating
Second by Terry Jarman
All ayes, motion APPROVED
Training Provider Certifications
There are two COD programs for approval, both are client-driven. The programs are as follows: Library and Information Technology AAS Degree and The Office Technology Specialist Certificate (for ICAPS participants).
Motion to approve by Amy King
Second by Lisa Dixon
Abstentions by Dan Deasy and Joe Cassidy
All ayes, motion APPROVED
Board Logo
Jamie presented the new Board logo to be utilized moving forward. This logo creates continuity with the workNet logo and is consistent with the workNet brand.
2020 Calendar
The schedule for 2020 meetings was presented. Marilyn indicated the November date is incorrect for the Executive Committee. It should be November 18th not 19th.
Motion to approve with November 18th, 2020 for Executive Committee by Bernie Szczepanski
Second by Anna Cobb
All ayes, motion APPROVED
WARN Report
There continue to be Trade events, including Amita and Lucent. There was a significant layoff at State Farm, however, they have a company policy which prohibits workNet from disseminating information to their employees. There also continue to be retail layoffs. Because unemployment is low, many people are finding jobs without additional services. The Rapid Response Liaison continues to do outreach.
One-Stop-Operator Update
Dave presented the OSO report. The data shows that the people affected by WARN events are not coming into the center in large numbers. Transportation continues to be a barrier, however the solution to this issue is a challenge. Clients continue to visit the Center for workNet and IDES services primarily, however referrals are being made to all partner agencies. Dave has the ability to track the number of visits to the Center, but not based upon individuals, so numbers may be duplicative. If clients require services not provided in the Center (housing, food, transportation), they are referred to the Community Services Department at the County as they have the most robust system available to make appropriate referrals to community agencies.
Dave explained to the group that he has been working on service integration and facilitating the required self-assessments for the partner agencies. The goal of the self-assessments is to identify what areas the partners want to address as it relates to service integration.
workNet DuPage Update
Lisa provided the workNet DuPage update. As indicated earlier, the County is working with the
State to release the Program Year 2020 funds. In the upcoming months, there will be a lot of compliance, the State, Regional and Local Plans will be due next March. Additionally, the One Stop Center will need to be re-certified. The MOU negotiation process will begin in December of this year. The RAMP UP initiative continues to move forward, the second cohort is underway and the outcomes from the first cohort were positive.
Innovation DuPage Update
Joe presented a brief update on the programming at Innovation DuPage.
Department of Rehabilitation Services Presentation
DRS Senior Counselor Michele Cave presented on the services offered at DHS.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:01 a.m.
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