Central Pennsylvania Workforce Development Corporation Board of Directors and Local Elected Official Board Joint Meeting Friday, May 21, 2010 The Central Pennsylvania Workforce Development Corporation s Board of Directors (Workforce Investment Board) and the Local Elected Official (LEO) Board held a joint meeting on Friday, May 21, 2010 at the Union County Government Center, Lewisburg, PA. WIB Members Attending: Harry Adrian Joe Agosta Jamie Aurand Marc Baranouski Diane Belusko David Capperella Jason Dugan Ed Edwards Tim Gage Dean Girton Eric Hussar Teri MacBride Richard Merkle Michele McCardle Chris Minnich Bill Moulfair Jim Nemeth David Reed Russ Reitz Billy Robinson Roger Sheets Carol Shefrin Susan Swartz Kevin Varano Mike Wilson Ted Wurfel Dave Zartman WIB Members Voting by Proxy: David Frey Davie Jane Gilmour Dennis Greenaway Robyn Long Harry Mathias Keith Miller Robert Postal LEO Board Members Attending: John Mathias Jeff Wheeland LEO Board Members Voting by Proxy: Tom Bossert Joe Kantz Dave Kovach Otis Riden LEO Board Members Excused: Trevor Finn Kurt Masser Rich Rogers WIB Staff Attending: Kristy Anderson Bill Berry Sandie Fairman Stacey Kifolo Korrie Lucas Shannon Miller Cheryl Reish Laura Seward Rachel Smith Guests Attending: Linda Calhoun Ed Legge Larry Michael Denise Rill Jackie O Shea Sue Snyder WIB Members Excused: Pete Rickert Dennis Robinson Harry VanSickle
Call to Order and Welcome Billy Robinson, WIB Chairperson, called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m. Commissioner John Mathias welcomed attendees to Union County. Billy and Shannon Miller, CPWDC Executive Director, presented Ed Edwards, Columbia Montour Chamber/Columbia Alliance, with an Honorary Platinum WorkKeys Certificate. Ed, who has been a WIB member since 2004, will be retiring prior to the next quarterly WIB meeting. Billy reported that Dr. Keith Miller will also be presented with an Honorary Platinum WorkKeys Certificate. Keith, a WIB member since 2005, will be leaving Lock Haven University in July to pursue other opportunities. Billy also mentioned Jim Shillenn, IMC Executive Director, who will be retiring in June. He has been a non-wib committee member since 2004. Presentation to the WIB & LEO Board Ed Legge, Center for Workforce Information and Analysis, Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, gave an overview of The Pennsylvania Green Jobs Report, Part I. Ed stated that the report outlines how green jobs are identified and categorized, where employment in green careers is headed and examines how government and private sector are working together to make good policy and wise investments. The report defines green jobs as jobs that promote energy efficiency, contribute to the sustainable use of resources, prevent pollution and reduce harmful emissions or clean up the environment. Ed noted that employers across the State define green jobs differently. The green industry sectors include energy efficiency, pollution prevention and environmental cleanup, agriculture and resource conservation, clean transportation and renewable energy. Approximately 350,000 jobs exist across these sectors. Ed noted that they all may not be green jobs. The report identifies 81 occupations in the Standard Occupational Classifications (SOC) structure as green jobs. Over the next three years, it is expected that 115,000 green-industry jobs will be generated in the Commonwealth. Ted Wurfel noted that natural gas does meet their definition of a green job and he encouraged the Center for Workforce Information and Analysis to include it as an industry sector. Ed also mentioned an analysis that the Center for Workforce Information and Analysis recently completed on Marcellus Shale related direct employment. For more information, or to download a copy of The Pennsylvania Green Jobs Report, Part I, visit www.paworkforce.state.pa.us. LEO Board Action Items Commissioner Jeff Wheeland presented the LEO Board Action Items. He noted that a quorum was present by proxies. John Mathias made a motion to approve the minutes from the November 20, 2009 joint WIB/LEO Board meeting. Jeff Wheeland seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved (6 members, including 4 by proxy, voted in favor). John Mathias made a motion to approve the January 1, 2010 March 31, 2010 fiscal supporting documentation for completion of ARRA Section 1512 reporting requirements. Jeff Wheeland seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved (6 members, including 4 by proxy, voted in favor). WIB Action Items Russ Reitz made a motion to approve the minutes from the November 20, 2009 joint WIB/LEO Board meeting. Joe Agosta seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved (34 members, including 7 by proxy, voted in favor).
Non-Consent Agenda Billy reminded Committee members that the February WIB meeting was cancelled due to inclement weather. The February Non-Consent Agenda Action Items were addressed at the March Executive Committee meeting. Ed Edwards made a motion to approve the February 26, 2010 Consent Agenda Action Items. Dave Zartman seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved (34 members, including 7 by proxy, voted in favor). Billy reported that by motion of the Committee, the Workforce Trends & Strategy Committee requested that their motion be addressed as part of the Non-Consent Agenda under the Committee s update. Dean Girton made a motion to approve the May 21, 2010 Consent Agenda Action Items. Rich Merkle seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved (34 members, including 7 by proxy, voted in favor). Billy stated that per WIB protocol, the Executive Committee approved the Committee assignments at the January meeting. The WIB needs to approve the Executive Committee assignments. He noted that a copy of all Committee assignments was provided in the meeting packet. Tim Gage made a motion to approve the 2010 Executive Committee assignments. Eric Hussar seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved (34 members, including 7 by proxy, voted in favor). Billy stated that per WIB ByLaws, the Local Elected Officials meet each year to elect WIB members and seek proposals for an auditor. This meeting will be held on June 25, 2010 prior to the Executive Committee meeting. Ted Wurfel made a motion to adopt the Resolution to call the 2010 Annual Meeting of Members. Joe Agosta seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved (34 members, including 7 by proxy, voted in favor). Audit/Finance Committee Kevin Varano, Committee Chairperson, reported that the Audit/Finance Committee did not meet in May. CPWDC is currently developing a new committee calendar for the remainder of the year. Shannon reported that Jacob Smith is no longer employed by CPWDC. CPWDC is actively seeking a new Finance Manager. To help with the transition and provide interim support, CPWDC is working with Your Part-Time Controller (YPTC) who is also working with other WIBs in the State. Shannon reviewed ARRA Section 1512 expenditures through March 31, 2010. She also presented a graphic depiction of Title I funds allocated to the Central Region. CPWDC will see a dramatic decrease in funding for Fiscal Year 2011. The Central Region has received the largest cut in funding in the Commonwealth. The State allocation formula is based on potential customers and not actual customers served. The Central Region served more individuals than any other Workforce Investment Area in the State but will experience decreases in Title I Adult, Dislocated Worker and Youth funds as well as the Department of Public Welfare EARN funds. Shannon asked support for potentially building a budget without funds for training or setting aside less than 10% of funding for training if adequate funding is not available. Mike Wilson suggested that the issue be deferred to the Audit/Finance Committee.
CareerLink Operations & WorkKeys Committee Rachel Smith, CPWDC Assistant Director, reported that the CareerLink Operations & WorkKeys Committee met April 1, 2010. As part of an on-going analysis about the impact of the PA CareerLink system, the Committee discussed residency of PA CareerLink customers by zip code. The next committee meeting is scheduled for June 3, 2010. Shannon recognized Linda Calhoun, State College Site Administrator, who will be retiring in June. Local Management Committee Diane Belusko, Committee Chairperson, reported that the Local Management Committee met April 27, 2010. The next committee meeting is scheduled for May 25, 2010. Diane Belusko reported that the Committee has discussed increasing the number of referrals of foodstamp only clients to the PA CareerLink facilities, identifying best practices that can be shared across the Region regarding emergency management plans and a formal recognition for Workforce Specialists when goals and milestones are achieved. Workforce Trends & Strategy Committee Teri MacBride, Committee Chairperson, reported that the goal of the Workforce Trends & Strategy Committee is to identify workforce related issues and present issue statements for the full Board s consideration. By motion of the Committee, the following motion was requested to be part of the Non-Consent Agenda. Teri MacBride made a motion to adopt CPWDC Issue Statement 10-01 on Unemployment Compensation and direct staff to identify responses and activities that support the statement. Marc Baranouski seconded the motion. After discussion, the motion was unanimously approved (34 members, including 7 by proxy, voted in favor). Discussion of the motion: Ed Edwards stated that he was hearing from employers that they were having trouble filling vacancies despite the increased unemployment rolls. He noted that his last three BREP interviews had negative comments about PA s liberal unemployment compensation policy. Dave Reed provided an employer s perspective. While unemployment compensation is needed, PA s program is too passive. It does not require any contact with the PA CareerLinks. Job seekers are not made aware of the benefits that they can provide. Russ Reitz inquired what will happen with the issue statement. Shannon reported that the statement will be provided to key individuals at the State level. Joe Agosta noted that unemployment compensation is a statutory issue that must be changed by law. Ed suggested making the local Chambers aware of the Issue Statement and asking them to formally endorse it. Youth Council Eric Hussar, Committee Chairperson, reported that the Youth Council met on February 5, 2010. CPWDC is surveying committee members to schedule a July 2010 meeting. Because the Youth Council has been restructured, an orientation meeting was held for new members. Open Discussion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA Shannon provided an updated ARRA status report as of April 30, 2010. Grants
Rachel referenced an article that appeared in the Shamokin News-Item that highlighted the graduation ceremony for the YouthBuild program. Of the 12 trainees who graduated from the program, 11 earned their GED. Three graduates started employment and two graduates are now licensed contractors with the Commonwealth. The remaining graduates are continuing to look for work. The second group of trainees will be starting their two week orientation on Monday. WorkKeys Shannon reported that as of May 13, 2010, 3,276 individuals have taken the WorkKeys assessment. In addition to the Gold, Silver and Bronze Career Readiness Certificates (CRC), ACT is now issuing a Platinum CRC for those who score at least a level 6 in Applied Mathematics, Locating Information and Reading for Information. Along with the locally issued CRCs, individuals earning a certificate will also receive a National CRC. Shannon reported that PA Department of Labor and Industry approved CPWDC s scope of work to assist in the statewide implementation of WorkKeys. CPWDC will deliver an overview presentation given by webinar and scheduling five one-day sessions across the State to assist local Boards in developing a local plan for implementation. CPWDC will contract with the Tuscarora Intermediate Unit to develop a handbook for PA CareerLink staff. Shannon provided the WorkKeys Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) and Employment Placement Rate goals for February 1 July 31, 2010 for each of the Central Region PA CareerLink offices. Pennsylvania s Way to Work Initiative Rachel provided information on Pennsylvania s Way to Work Initiative which locally has been branded as SEE Central Pennsylvania. The goal of the program is to serve 750 youth ages 16 to 24 in summer employment experiences and 196 adults in subsidized employment experiences between May and September 30, 2010. CPWDC is actively recruiting worksites for the program. Each meeting attendee was provided with a Worksite Application. Other Billy reported that there was an updated WIB/LEO Board and CPWDC staff listing provided in the meeting packets. Shannon recognized Chris Wilusz whose shared position with PSU is no longer being continued. For three years, Chris provided support to the region s Industry Partnerships. Shannon also recognized Kate Lomax who left CPWDC to pursue other opportunities. Kate was a valuable contributor to CPWDC s strategic youth vision over the past six years. Kyle Fait will begin employment with CPWDC on Monday to fill Kate s vacated position as the new Youth Project Coordinator. Date of Next Meeting The Annual Meeting of Members and Executive Committee meeting will be held on June 25, 2010 at the CPWDC office. The next Board of Directors/LEO Board joint meeting is scheduled for August 27, 2010 at the Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at approximately 12:15 p.m. Laura Seward Assistant Secretary
Central Pennsylvania Workforce Development Corporation Workforce Investment Board May 21, 2010 Consent Agenda Action Items Executive Committee The following motion was approved by a quorum (11 out of 15 members) at the March 26, 2010 Executive Committee meeting: 1. Motion to direct staff to revise (based on Committee recommendations) and issue an RFP for a SEE Central Pennsylvania 2010 program. The following motion was approved by a quorum (9 out of 15 members) at the April 23, 2010 Executive Committee meeting: 2. Motion to approve the January 1, 2010 March 31, 2010 fiscal supporting documentation for completion of ARRA Section 1512 reporting requirements. The following motion was approved by a quorum (11 out of 15 members) by email vote: 3. Motion to award CSO and TIU a contract to operate SEE Central Pennsylvania 2010 and serve at least 750 youth (ages 16 to 24) and 150 adults (ages 25+) by September 30, 2010. The initial contract award will include $1,968,300 for the youth component and $505,995 for the adult component. CPWDC can revise the contract amounts based on final plan and budget approval from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. Audit/Finance Committee The following motion was approved by a quorum (5 out of 6 members) at the March 22, 2010 Audit/Finance Committee meeting and by a quorum (11 out of 15 members) at the March 26, 2010 Executive Committee meeting: 4. Motion to enter into an agreement with PC Works Plus for a new PA CareerLink Information Technology (IT) Plan beginning in Fiscal Year 2010 through June 30, 2013. CareerLink Operations and WorkKeys Committee The following motions were approved by a quorum (5 out of 9 voting members) at the February 4, 2010 CareerLink Operations & WorkKeys Committee meeting and by a quorum (11 out of 15 members) at the March 26, 2010 Executive Committee meeting: 5. Motion to approve the methodology for establishing regional WorkKeys Career Readiness Certificate goals for February to July 2010 and allow CPWDC staff to further negotiate final site goals for each Central Region Pennsylvania CareerLink.
6. Motion to approve the direction of the scope of work for the statewide implementation of WorkKeys and allow CPWDC to continue discussions with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. 7. Motion to approve the 2010 calendar and hours of operation for the Central Region Pennsylvania CareerLinks. Local Management Committee The following motion was approved by a quorum (11 out of 18 members) at the February 23, 2010 Local Management Committee meeting and by a quorum (11 out of 15 members) at the March 26, 2010 Executive Committee meeting: 8. Motion to design a Community Service/Paid Work Experience activity that will enhance the EARN program. Youth Council The following motions were approved by a quorum (7 out of 12 members) at the February 5, 2010 Youth Council meeting and via email vote and by a quorum (11 out of 15 members) at the March 26, 2010 Executive Committee meeting: 9. Motion to approve the Fall 2009 ARRA/WIA Youth Program Monitoring Report. 10. Motion to approve the proposed new Youth Council Plan including the new committee structure, meeting format and the addition of new members.
CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ( CPWDC ) Resolutions Board Of Directors Annual Meeting Of Members June 25, 2010 WHEREAS, the Bylaws of Central Pennsylvania Workforce Development Corporation ( CPWDC ) provide that the Annual Meeting of Members for the election of directors and ratification of auditors shall be held each year at such date and time as determined by the Board of Directors and stated in the notice of such Meeting; and WHEREAS, the Articles of Incorporation of CPWDC provide that the Board of Directors shall be divided into three classes with the term of office of a class to expire on June 30 of each year; and WHEREAS, the Bylaws provide that the appointment of a fiscal agent to conduct an annual audit shall be subject to approval by the members of CPWDC; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors believes that it would be convenient for record keeping and administrative purposes to hold the 2010 Annual Meeting of Members on the same day as a scheduled meeting of the Commissioners; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the 2010 Annual Meeting of the Members will be held on Friday, June 25, 2010 at approximately 9:00 a.m., at the offices of CPWDC, 1610 Industrial Boulevard, Suite 500 A, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the members of record as of May 21, 2010, shall be those members entitled to notice of and to vote at such Meeting; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the members of the CPWDC, shall be either given notice of the Annual Meeting and/or be requested to sign a Waiver of the Notice of the Meeting;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, as recommended by the members of the Central Pennsylvania Local Elected Officials (the "LEOs"), the following ten (10) persons have been nominated to serve as directors for a three-year term, or until their successors have been elected, and these nominations are hereby delivered to the Secretary; Harry Adrian James Aurand Diane Belusko Dean Girton Harry Mathias Dennis Robinson Carol Shefrin Susan Swartz Kevin Varano Dave Zartman AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the officers of CPWDC are authorized and directed to seek proposals from Young, Oakes, Brown & Co., PC and/or other independent accounting firms to act as its fiscal agent or auditors for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011; and such accounting firm shall be ratified at the 2010 Annual Meeting of Members. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Chairman William Robinson, Commissioner Tom Bossert, Executive Director Shannon Miller, Secretary Laura Seward and the staff of CPWDC are authorized to take any and all actions necessary to call and conduct the 2010 Annual Meeting of the Members. Approved on May 21, 2010 by a majority of the Board of Directors of CPWDC.