Workforce Development Board Meeting Agenda 4/17/2025
A G E N D A
April 17, 2025
3:00 p.m.
Meeting will be held in person and via teleconference at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82723613249?pwd=dnZheWJkTTV5QzBvYXZIZkh0WXd3dz09
Workforce Assistance Center, 2037 W. Cleveland Avenue, Madera, CA 93637
9300 Valley Children’s Place, Madera, CA 93636
36757 Berkshire Drive, Madera, CA 93636
1745 Lester Ave., Clovis 93619
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY Pursuant to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, any individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to attend or participate in a meeting or function of the Workforce Development Board of Madera County, may request assistance by contacting the Executive Assistant at Madera County Workforce Investment Corporation office, 2037 W. Cleveland Avenue, Madera, CA 93637; Telephone 559/662-4589; CRS 711; Fax 559/673-1794.
This agenda and supporting documents relating to the items on this agenda are available through the Workforce Development Board website at http://www.maderaworkforce.org/workforce-board-meetings/. These documents are also available at the Madera County Workforce Assistance Center – office of the Executive Director. The Workforce Development Board is an equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request.
| 1.0 | Call to Order | |
| 1.1 | Pledge of Allegiance | |
| 2.0 | Additions to the Agenda | |
| Items identified after preparation of the Agenda for which there is a need to take immediate action. Two-thirds vote required for consideration (Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(2)) | ||
| 3.0 | Public Comment | |
| This time is made available for comment from the public on matters within the Board’s jurisdiction but not appearing on the agenda. The Board will not take action on any items presented under public comment. The comment period will be limited to 15 minutes. | ||
| 4.0 | Introductions and Recognitions | |
| 5.0 | Adoption of Board Agenda | |
| 6.0 | Consent Calendar | |
| 6.1 | Consideration of approval of the February 20, 2025, Workforce Development Board (WDB) meeting minutes. | |
| 6.2 | Consideration of approval of the March 17, 2025, WDB Executive Committee meeting minutes. | |
| 6.3 | Consideration of approval of the reappointment of Laura Gutile, Laura’s Nuts, for an additional 3-year term: 6/7/25 to 6/7/28. | |
| 6.4 | Consideration of approval of the reappointment of Mike Lopez, Building Trades Council, for an additional 3-year term: 6/7/25 to 6/7/28. | |
| 6.5 | Ratification of approval of the Program Year 2025-2028 Local Plan. | |
| 7.0 | Action Items | |
| 7.1 | Consideration of approval of Beaudette Inc.’s One Stop Operator (OSO) report for the period of January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025. | |
| 7.2 | Consideration of approval of the resignations of Aaron Chambers, Impossible Services Group, Inc., and Omair Javaid, World Financial Group, from the WDB, as directed by the WDB at their meeting on December 19, 2024, and in accordance with the WDB Action Plan. | |
| 7.3 | Consideration of approval of the revised Individual Training Account Policy to include clarifying language around a second ITA. | |
| 7.4 | Consideration of approval of the revised Adult Program Priority of Services policy to align with current State revisions to the policy that were released on November 8, 2024. | |
| 7.5 | Consideration of approval of the 2025-28 San Joaquin Valley & Associated Counties Regional Plan. | |
| 8.0 | Information Items | |
| 8.1 | Success Stories | |
| 8.2 | WDB Action Planning Subcommittee Updates | |
| 8.3 | Madera County Workforce Investment Corporation (MCWIC) Update | |
| 8.4 | Update on PY 2025-2028 Local and Regional Workforce Plans | |
| 8.5 | Update on Local Area Subsequent Designation and Local Board Recertification Program Year 2025-27 | |
| 8.6 | Update on One Stop Operator Procurement | |
| 8.7 | Information on Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) AJCC Collaboration Project PY 24-25 | |
| 8.8 | Information on Madera County Job Fairs | |
| 8.9 | Information on Weekly Unemployment Insurance (UI) Initial Claims for Madera County | |
| 9.0 | Written Communication | |
| 10.0 | Open Discussion/Reports/Information | |
| 10.1 | Board Members | |
| 10.2 | Staff | |
| 11.0 | Next Meeting | |
| To be determined | ||
| 12.0 | Adjournment | |