Upper Shore

Workforce Investment Board

Steering Committee
 

April 8, 2008

5:30 pm

Talbot Career Center

Minutes

 

 

 

I.     Mobile One Stop Update

The WIB through its fiscal agent, Chesapeake College, released the RFP for a Mobile One Stop. The RFP included the Mobile One Stop and an option for a trade in of the existing vehicle. The RFP asked vendors to be creative in the floor plan and to incorporate as many of the characteristics of a “bricks and mortar” One Stop into the design as possible. The RFP was advertised in the local newspapers, was posted on the Chesapeake College web page and was sent to 13 specialty vehicle manufacturers.

The Steering Committee agreed to place the results of the RFP process on the WIB agenda for a decision about the next step in the procurement process. 

II.   Annual Dinner

The annual Upper Shore Workforce Investment Board/Upper Shore Manufacturing and Business Council Dinner is scheduled for April 18, 2008 at Chesapeake College, Wye Mills.

III. Funding Allocations and Rescissions

The allocation chart for PY 2007 and 2008 (July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009) was discussed The Upper Shore will see an increase of $ 36,000 in formula funding.

Philosophy 2008 – 2009

Adult and Dislocated Worker:

  • The staff is recommending a shift of resources into Core Services to facilitate the enhancement of computer skills for job seekers.
  • The staff is recommending an increase in the ceiling for training vouchers for Adults and Dislocated Workers from $ 4,000 to $ 4,500.
  • The staff is recommending an increase in the ceiling for training vouchers for Trade impacted workers from $ 4,000 to $ 6,000.

Youth

  • The staff is recommending an increase in training funding for individuals from $ 4,000 to $ 4,500.

Mobile One Stop/Mobile Learning Center

  • The staff is recommending a set aside for a new vehicle or for refurbishing the existing vehicle.

Action:  The WIB will be asked to assist the staff in creating a budget philosophy for the 2008-2009 year.

IV.   Melissa Memorandums- Adult Program

The proposals for Adult and Dislocated Worker Program adjustments are given above.

V.     Director Evaluation

Executive Director

Strategic Priorities

May 2007 – May 2008

 

Retirees reentering the workforce

·         Need for services: Report to USWIB September 2007

·         Delivery mechanism: Report to USWIB November 2007

·         Partners: Ongoing

·         Funding: Apply for grants by May 2008

·         Grant is written, no funding source

Youth Funding

·         Existing program: Report to USWIB September 2007

·         Compatible Initiatives: Report to USWIB November 2007

·         Grant Applications: Ongoing Report to USWIB

·         Staples Grant; Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Grant

Employer Services

·         Evaluate the existing services: Report to USWIB September 2007

·         Negotiate the delivery with DLLR: Ongoing

·         Implement the negotiated solution: Ongoing

·         Evaluate the negotiated solution: Report to USWIB April 2008

·         Utilizing Temporary Help Companies due to state hiring freeze
 

Mobile One Stop

·         Identify funding: Summer 2007

·         Identify procurement mechanism: Report to USWIB September 2007

·         Procure if feasible: By June 30, 2008

·         Create and implement usage plan: Report to USWIB May 2008

·         Proposals due on April 9, 2008

·         Proposal Evaluation Ongoing
 

Performance

·         Monitor and manage performance system: Ongoing. Report to USWIB when finalized for year

·         Insure that program design leads to best case scenario for performance: Ongoing

·         Outcomes shared with WIB November 2007

·         Adult program changes April and May 2008

Financial Management

·         Monitor monthly fiscal reports: Monthly; Include Grants summary in USWIB packet

·         DLLR Monitoring: Ongoing

·         Annual Audit: Summer and Fall 2007; Report to USWIB when finalized

·         DLLR Monitoring Letter and Audit Letter

VI.   WIB Agenda

Call to Order/Minutes January 29, 2008

      Adult and Dislocated Worker Program Recommendations

Mobile One Stop Status

Budget: 2008 – 2009 Philosophy

Executive Director Status

Announcements

VII.            Adjourn
 

The Steering Committee adjourned at 7:15 pm