WAI State Advisory Meeting September 14, 2021

WorkAbility I (WAI) State Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda.

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
Lisa Martinez, Secretary
Lisa Garcia
Linda Osborn
Jennifer Reimer
Melissa Mills
Lisa Fettig
Annette Rodarte
Shawna Pacheco
Linda Vargas
Marjorie White
Heather Humphrey
Kymberly Hirst
Tara Jones
Mercille Lush
Richard Fujii
Bridget Denton
Cynthia Austin
Jorge Aleman

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.

Tuesday, September 14, 2021, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Pacific Time ±

Time	Item
8:30–9:00 a.m.	Call to Order: Welcome and Introductions; Approval of Minutes.
9:00–10:00 a.m.	Item 1–CDE Update: CDE staff will discuss the role of the WAI Advisory Committee and recent developments within the SED.
10:00–10:05 a.m.	Item 2–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.
10:05–10:20 a.m.	Item 3–Student Voice: WAI Advisory will discuss options to include student voice in Advisory meetings.
10:20–10:50 a.m.	Item 4–Reconnecting with Community Partners: WAI will explore ways to aid grantees with establishing/re-establishing community partnerships and work exploration opportunities for students.
10:50–11:05 a.m.	Break
11:05–11:15 a.m.	Item 5–Executive Committee Election: WAI Advisory will elect members to serve on the WAI Advisory Executive Committee.
11:15–11:25 a.m.	Item 6–Bridge to the Future: Advisory will discuss WAI’s role in the Bridge to the Future Institute.
11:25–11:55 a.m.	Item 7–Sexual Harassment Prevention Training: Look at sexual harassment prevention training options for student employees to meet the new legal requirements.
11:55 a.m.–12:20 p.m.	Item 8–Committee Responsibilities: WAI will discuss committee & workgroup products, activities, and how committees will support Advisory goals. Committee and Region updates.
12:20–12:30 p.m.	Item 9–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.
12:30 p.m.	Adjournment of September WAI Advisory Meeting

Questions: WorkAbility I | WorkAbility1@cde.ca.gov | 916-327-0878

Last Reviewed: Thursday, June 13, 2024