Southwestern Area Workforce Development Board
Special Board Meeting Agenda
Virtual Meeting via Zoom or Phone
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Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. (MDT)
Mr. Joshua Orozco—Board Chair
Ms. Alisa Estrada—Board Vice Chair
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call and Abstentions
III. **Public Comment (3-Minute Limit)
IV. Approval of Agenda
V. Consent Agenda Items (Items marked with an asterisk * are considered consent agenda items as shown in the consent agenda section below. These items are approved with tone motion unless a member requests that a specific item be removed for its own action. There is no discussion on these items)
a) *Approval of the October 1, 2020 meeting minutes
b) *Resolution 20 – 14 Letter of Commitment for U.S. Department of Labor Healthcare funding opportunity with Centers for Health Innovation
c) *Resolution 20 – 15 Letter of Commitment for U.S. Department of Labor H1-B funding opportunity with Workforce Connection of Central New Mexico
VI. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding
a) Resolution 20 – 16 approves the Southwestern Area Workforce Development Board Budget Adjustment
b) Resolution 20 – 17 approves an amendment to contract PY20-WIOA-02 between the Southwestern Area Workforce Development Board and Arbor E&T, LLC dba ResCare Workforce Services, now Equus, for One-Stop Operator services, and authorizes the chair or vice-chair to sign the agreement
c) Resolution 20 – 18 approves an amendment to contract PY20-WIOA-02 between the Southwestern Area Workforce Development Board and Arbor E&T, LLC dba ResCare Workforce Services, now Equus, for Adult & Dislocated Workers services, and authorizes the chair or vice-chair to sign the agreement
d) Resolution 20 – 19 Approval of Local Four-Year Plan
VII. Other
a) Member Input
VIII. ***Public Comment (3-Minute Limit)
IX. Next Meeting
a) Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.
X. Adjournment
**Public comments can be emailed to angela1@sccog-nm.com before November 5, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. All public comments will be read at the meeting in the order received.
***Public comments may also be emailed during the meeting to angela1@sccog-nm.com. 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 48 hours before the meeting by calling (575) 744-4857. Relay New Mexico: 711 (Voice) or 1-800-659-8331 (TTY).
Funded by the U.S. Department of Labor.