Southwestern Area Workforce Development Board
Board Meeting Agenda
Virtual Meeting via Zoom or Phone
To join the meeting by phone, dial: (346) 248-7799, then enter Meeting ID: 857 4725 1747
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Thursday, December 14, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. (MDT)
Ms. Alisa Estrada—Board Chair
Mr. Joshua Orozco—Board Vice-Chair
I. Call to Order
II. Welcome
III. Roll Call and Abstentions
IV. *Public Comment (3-Minute Limit)
V. Approval of Agenda
VI. Professional Development
a) Administrative Entity
VII. Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding
a) Approval of October 13, 2023, meeting minutes
b) Resolution 23 - 09 approves an amendment to Contract Signature Authority Policy 13-1
VIII. Reports and Information Items
a) Committee Reports
i. Monitoring/Performance Committee
ii. Youth & Young Adult Committee
b) Service Provider Reports
i. Youth Services (Alamo Navajo School Board)
ii. Youth Services (Equus Workforce Solutions)
iii. Adult/Dislocated Worker Services (Equus Workforce Solutions)
c) Administrative and Financial Reports
i. WIOA Administrator
ii. Technical Assistance & Training
iii. Financials
d) Updates from DWS Liaison
IX. Other
a) Member Input
X. Closed Session: Closed session pursuant to NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1H(7) Litigation (subject to the attorney-client privilege) related to youth services. No other matters will be discussed.
Motion to enter into closed session; Roll Call Vote; Return from Closed Session, Motion and Vote if needed on any action.
XI. Next Meeting
a) Thursday, February 8, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
XII. Adjournment
*Public comments can be emailed to angela1@sccog-nm.com before December 14, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. All public comments will be read at the meeting in the order received.
Mission: The Southwestern Area Workforce Development Board's mission is to empower individuals in the region by providing them with the tools and training they need to acquire higher paying jobs based on the needs of local businesses. With an emphasis on economic and employer-driven goals, SAWDB's cooperative programs will cater to the region's unique employment needs, allowing for more effective distribution of federal funds and serving local employers by cultivating a highly skilled workforce.
The Southwestern Area Workforce Development Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities who wish to attend a public meeting. Please provide notification at least 72 hours before the meeting by calling (575) 744-4857. WIOA Title I-financially assisted programs and activities are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Relay New Mexico: 711 (Voice) or 1-800-659-8331 (TTY).
Funded by the U.S. Department of Labor.