WAI State Advisory Meeting May 10, 2023

This meeting was held in person and via Zoom. For more information, please contact the WAI inbox at WorkAbility1@cde.ca.gov.

WAI State Advisory Committee Members

• Joanna Della Gatta, Chair
  Robynn Gualtiere, Chair Alternate
  Kristy Lim, Secretary
  Lisa Garcia
  Linda Osborn
  Jennifer Reimer
  Melissa Mills
  Lisa Fettig
  Annette Rodarte
  Julie Romero
  Geralyn Elliott
  Amy Murphy
  Kymberly Hirst
  Tara Jones
  Mercille Lush
  Richard Fujii
  Bridget Denton
  Cynthia Austin
  Jorge Aleman
  Isabelle Huber

Guidelines for Public Input Sessions

WAI Advisory welcomes public involvement. Opportunities for public comment are provided at every meeting.

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 WAI Advisory Committee (WAI Advisory) may request assistance by contacting the California Department of Education (CDE) Special Education Division (SED), 1430 N Street, Suite 2401, Sacramento, CA 95814; telephone: 916-445-4602; fax: 916-327-3706.

Agenda Items

Agenda times are approximate and are provided for convenience only.

Items may be re-ordered or heard on any day of the noticed meeting or on a subsequent agenda. The order of business may be changed without notice.

Wednesday, September 14, 2023, 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Pacific Time ±

California Department of Education
1430 N Street, Room 1101
Sacramento, California 95814
916-445-4602

Time	Item
8:30–9:00 a.m.	Item 1–Call to Order: Welcome and Introductions; Mission and Vision; Approval of Minutes.
9:00–9:45 a.m.	Item 2–Committee and Region Updates: Region co-managers and committee chairs share news and updates.
9:45–10:10 a.m.	Item 3–Student Voice: WAI Advisory will continue discussion from March WAI Advisory meeting regarding best practices for including student voice in the Advisory Commission on Special Education, as well as WAI Regional and Advisory meetings.
10:10–10:15 a.m.	Item 4–Public Comment: General public comment is invited on any matter, including items not on the agenda. Issues raised by the public may be referred to a future meeting agenda. Chair reserves the right to establish time limits on presentations.
10:15–10:25 a.m.	Break
10:25–11:00 a.m.	Item 5–California Department of Education Update: CDE staff will discuss recent developments within the SED, as well as updates to key areas related to the WAI grant.
11:00–11:15 a.m.	Item 6–Elections: WAI Advisory will hold elections for the positions of State Advisory Chair, State Advisory Chair Alternate, and Advisory Executive Committee.
11:15–11:25 a.m.	Item 7–Meeting Dates for Program Year 2023–24: WAI Advisory will determine meeting dates for following program year.
11:25–11:30 a.m.	Item 8–Public Comment: General public comment is invited on any matter, including items not on the agenda. Issues raised by the public may be referred to a future meeting agenda. Chair reserves the right to establish time limits on presentations.
11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.	Lunch
12:45–1:00 p.m.	Item 9–State Meeting Update: WAI Advisory will discuss the proposed WAI State Meeting and discuss next steps.
1:00–1:40 p.m.	Item 10–Student-Based Businesses: Stacy Williams, Education Specialist for the San Diego Unified School District, will present on the topic of student-based businesses and teaching entrepreneurship.
1:40–2:05 p.m.	Item 11–Requests for Advisory Agenda Items: WAI Advisory will discuss and develop procedures for organizing items to be discussed at future WAI Advisory meetings.
2:05–2:25 p.m.	Item 12–WorkAbility I Future Needs: WAI Advisory will discuss how WAI Standing Committees can assist in training needs, resources, and other initiatives.
2:25–2:30 p.m.	Item 13–Public Comment: General public comment is invited on any matter, including items not on the agenda. Issues raised by the public may be referred to a future meeting agenda. Chair reserves the right to establish time limits on presentations.
2:30 p.m.	Adjournment of May 10, 2023, WAI Advisory Meeting