Workforce Development Board Meeting – 10/16/2025
AGENDA
October 16, 2025
3:00 p.m.
Meeting will be held in person at:
Workforce Assistance Center, 2037 W. Cleveland Avenue, Madera, CA 93637
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 August 21, 2025, Workforce Development Board (WDB) meeting minutes. | |
| 6.3 | Consideration of approval of the re-appointment of Lanie Suderman, Visit Yosemite | Madera County, for an additional 3-year term to expire on November 12, 2028. | |
| 7.0 | Action Items | |
| 7.1 | Consideration of approval of the resignation of Debi Bray, Madera District Chamber of Commerce/Madera County Workforce Investment Corporation, from the WDB. | |
| 7.2 | Consideration of approval of Aaron Chambers’ Director application to the WDB representing the Madera County Workforce Investment Corporation for a 3-year term. | |
| 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 | Congressional and Administration Updates | |
| 8.5 | California Workforce Association (CWA) Meeting of the Minds in Monterey 2025 Conference | |
| 8.6 | National Workforce Development Month/Workforce Development Professional’s Day | |
| 8.7 | Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Formula and Special Projects Quarterly Program Overview Through June 30, 2025 | |
| 8.8 | Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Formula and Special Projects Quarterly Program Overview Through September 30, 2025 | |
| 8.9 | 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 | |
| December 18, 2025 – to be confirmed. | ||
| 12.0 | Adjournment | |