Room 103 Rich Hall Oswego State

‘The Partners’ Roundtable shall focus on services to customers that would reduce duplication and save money that could be reinvested into the system; identify and implement “best practice” customer service strategies to universal population; oversee public relations for the partners; and annually negotiate and prepare the MOU and cost allocation plan among the partners.’

Minutes

Present: Chris Weaver, Duane Watson, Diane Cooper-Currier, Paul Kurtzman Staff: Nick Della Penna

Chris Weaver called the meeting to order for Fran Lanigan, who was unable to attend.

Agenda Items

1) Approval of January 30, 2008 Minutes

Paul Kurtzman moved to approve the minutes. Diane Cooper-Currier seconded. The minutes were approved.

2) Goals and Objectives Review- Chris Weaver

- The system-wide workshop calendar continues to be issued. Incentive funding will be used to expand the offerings.

- The cost allocation plan for the year 7 MOU has been completed. We are still waiting for Cayuga CC to complete the partner worksheet for Year 8.

- The One-Stop hosted two orientation sessions for the CCC LPN-to-RN candidates. Twenty applications were submitted.

- The One-Stop hosted two orientation sessions for the SUNY Upstate School of Nursing RN-to-BSN program.

- The Workshop Group has scheduled a Health/Medical Occupations Training Fair on May 8 and an Employer Forum on June 18 which will highlight the Targeted Industry Clusters.

- Topics for the summer 2008 edition of the Partner Newsletter are being solicited. Duane Watson suggested we feature an example of some of the collaborative work among the Partners.

3) One-Stop Center Activity Report- Chris Weaver

Chris reviewed the One-Stop Center activity report for March PY’07. BOCES continues to receive the most WIA dollars ($183,000) of any of the partners year-to-date. There have been 51 people enrolled in BOCES programs out a total of 62 from all partner programs.

4) Incentive Money Update- Chris Weaver

Approximately $ 250,000 of the Incentive Funding has been obligated (of the ~$800,000 available). This grant must be spent by 12/31/08. Regular formula grant allocations for the Adult and Dislocated Worker programs are fully obligated so costs for customers accessing training will be charged to the Incentive Funding. Partners are encouraged to submit ideas for use of the Incentive Grant Funds to Chris. All WIA program rules apply to this funding.

5) MOU Year 7 Update- Nick Della Penna

VESID has reviewed and approved the Cost Allocation plan for Year 7. We are awaiting the signed copies to be returned. When received, we will send a copy to all partners.

6) MOU Year 8 – Chris Weaver

A format has been agreed to for the draft Cost Allocation Plan. Still need information from one partner in order to complete the draft. Once received, the draft will be sent out to all partners for approval.

7) Career Ladder Map Website – Nick

The website went live on March 3. We made a presentation to the Workforce Board in late March. We continue to add videos and written job profiles. Nancy will be presenting the site to a meeting of school superintendents on May 7.

8) Next meeting scheduled – August 27, 2008