Meeting Date: Wednesday, October 5, 2011 12:00 p.m.

Meeting Date:  Wednesday, October 5, 2011 12:00 p.m.

Chairman: Doug Conner

In Attendance

Don Coleman, 7th District School Board Member John Easton Kim Gray, 2nd District School Board Member Ida Jones, Assistant City Clerk Erik Laursen Bob Mooney Steven Taylor, Council Policy Analyst DeNorris Williams Eli Wong, Council Liaison

Call to Order

Chairman Doug Conner called the meeting to order at 12:20 p.m.

Approval of Minutes

Kim Gray moved to approve the minutes from the September 7, 2011 meeting.  The minutes were adopted unanimously.

Old Business

·         Chair Conner to update on meetings with Dr. Yvonne Brandon and Dr. Michael Rao Mr. Conner reported on his meeting with Dr. Yvonne Brandon, Superintendent of Richmond Public Schools and Dr. Michael Rao, President of Virginia Commonwealth University.  Mr. Conner stated that the meeting was very productive and that VCU is more than willing to partner with the Career and Technical Education Commission on future projects.  ·         Kim Gray trip to the Cleveland NCAT forum Ms. Kim Gray reported on her trip to Cleveland for the National Center for Arts and Technology Forum.  Ms. Gray stated that the National Center for Arts & Technology organization offers an innovative approach to education, seeking to bring back credibility and legitimacy to the fabric of urban communities.   Ms. Gray offered to share some of the contact information of the conference presenters with the commissioners.

New Business

·         Expenditure of CTE Funds Mr. Conner distributed a copy of the expenditure and treasury report of CTE Funds.  Steve Taylor, Council Policy Analyst, answered questions regarding the expenditure and treasury reports.   A copy is filed in these minutes. ·         Discussions Commission members continued their discussion on bringing Job Corp to Richmond and discussed procedures to introduce industry contacts to Richmond Public Schools and the Richmond Technical Center.  The commission also adopted its mission statement and vision unanimously.

Adjournment

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 1:25 p.m.

Career and Technical Education Commission Meeting September 2011 Minutes

Career and Technical Education Commission

Meeting Minutes

Meeting Date:  Wednesday, September 7, 2011 12:00 p.m.

Chairman: Doug Conner

In Attendance

Johnny Cates Herbert Cummings Kim Gray Rayford Harris, Sr. Ida Jones, Assistant City Clerk Bob Mooney Victoria Oakley Roy Reynolds Ernestine Scott Erick Larksen Scott Shufflebarger Steven Taylor, Council Policy Analyst Greg Wingfield Eli Wong, Council Liaison

Call to Order

Chairman Doug Conner called the meeting to order at 12:22 p.m.

Approval of Minutes

Roy Reynolds moved to approve the minutes from the July 6, 2011 meeting.  The minutes were adopted unanimously.

Old Business

·         Discuss plan for a New Forum on CTE and Sponsorship Ideas Commissioners discussed plans for hosting a forum on technical education and getting local businesses and universities to serve as co-sponsors in an effort to inform citizens and businesses about the job market for students and people who have certifications in areas with technical expertise.   Logistics of forum location and date were discussed as well as possible presenters including Richmond Technical Center & J. Sargeant Reynolds.  A possible forum location was “Play” located at 1801 E. Cary St. Richmond, VA.  ·         Draft Mission Statement Commissioners agreed on a mission statement and vision.  The mission states:  To provide ways of enhancing educational and economic opportunities for students in fields requiring career and technical education; and to enhance relationships of employers, laborers, and educators in order to improve the economic well-being and career opportunities for youth and transitioning adults.  The vision states: A future of lifelong learning, training, and economic opportunity for all Richmonders.

New Business

·         Manchester Bidwell’s invitation to the NCAT meeting in Cleveland, Ohio on September 26th Councilman Conner invited members to attend the annual National Center for Academic Transformation’s annual conference in Cleveland, Ohio.  Mr. Conner suggested that the commission send at least one individual to the conference. ·         Reports Rayford Harris presented a report on the Perkins Educational Grants.  The report contained information on the creation of the grant as well as how Richmond Public School System implements the Perkins Act.  Johnny Cates reported that recommendations need to be made to the Richmond Technical Center regarding medical assistants and the new practice changes in the profession regarding standards.  ·         Discussions The commission discussed developing a process by which businesses and laborers can partner up with the Richmond Technical Commission as well as developing a possible subcommittee on bringing Job Corps to Richmond in the future.  Councilman Conner also discussed developing an ad hoc subcommittee to visit Workforce Alliances in the city of Virginia Beach, Arlington and the surrounding cities.  Mr. Conner stated that the commission use one of its vacant seats to add someone from the hospitality industry in Richmond to the commission.

Adjournment

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 1:35 p.m.