August 18, 2023 at 10:00 AM - Board of Directors

I. CALL TO ORDER
Presenter: Chairwoman Leslie Cantu
 

II. ROLL CALL AND QUORUM DETERMINATION
Presenter: Chairwoman Leslie Cantu
 

III. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Presenter: Chairwoman Leslie Cantu
 

IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
Presenter: Chairwoman Leslie Cantu
 

V. CONSENT AGENDA (DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION)
Presenter: Chairwoman Leslie Cantu
a.    Board of Directors Meeting Minutes – June 23, 2023
b.    Contract Summary and RFP Updates
c.    Update on Procurement Process Completion
d.    Contract Renewal Legal Services
e.    Contract Award Job Placement and Worksite Monitoring Services (SEAL FY24)
f.    Policy for Board-Provided Meals
g.    Policy for Internal Monitoring and Oversight of Cash Substitutes
h.    Financial Reports
i.    Early Matters Update
j.    Child Care Performance Briefing
k.    TRS Contracted Slots Pilot Briefing
l.    Entry Level Designation & Efforts Towards Increasing and Accessing Quality
i.    Pre-K 4 SA
ii.    United Way
iii.    Region 20
m.    Success Stories
n.    Procurement Diversity Update (SMWVBE)
o.    Local Plan Update
p.    Sector Based Model Update
i.    Sector Based Score Cards
ii.    Strategic Partnership Manager Update
q.    Performance, Programs, and Operational Updates
r.    Quality Assurance Update & TWC Audit Resolution
s.    Monitoring Outcomes & Technical Assistance
t.    TWC Performance – Youth Employed/Enrolled
 

VI. AUDIT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT (DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION)
Presenter: Mary Batch, Audit & Finance Committee Chair
a.    FY24 Budget
b.    Contract Update M&O Adult Program Services
c.    Contract Renewal Child Care Management Services
d.    Contract Renewal Child Care Quality Services
e.    Contract Renewal Financial Audit Services
f.    Contract Renewal M&O Youth Program Services
 

VII. EARLY CARE & EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORT (DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION)
Presenter: Ana DeHoyos O’Connor, Early Care & Education Committee Chair
a.    Entry Level Designation & Efforts Towards Increasing and Accessing Quality
 

VIII. STRATEGIC COMMITTEE REPORT (DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION)
Presenter: Eric Cooper, Strategic Committee Chair
a.    Facility Updates
i.    Port SA Update
ii.    Walzem/O’Connor Lease
 

IX. OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE REPORT (DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION)
Presenter: Dr. Sammi Morrill, Oversight Committee Chair
a.    Employee Policy Handbook Revision
i.    Employee Incentive Policy
ii.    Remote Work Policy
b.    Update to Develop an Operational Plan for the Interlocal/Partnership Agreement to Address Rural Judges’ Service Delivery Concerns
 

X. COMMITTEE OF SIX CHAIR AND/OR PARTNER STAFF REPORT (DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION)
Presenter: Mike Ramsey, Executive Director Workforce Development Office, City of San Antonio
 

XI. CEO REPORT
Presenter: Adrian Lopez, CEO
a.    Recognition of WSA Interns
b.    Applications for Funding
c.    Ready to Work Program & Monitoring
d.    Update on Datapoint
Presenter: Penny Benavidez, Director of Public and Government Relations
e.    Media, Marketing, and Communications Update
Presenter: Penny Benavidez, Director of Public and Government Relations
 

XII. CHAIR REPORT
Presenter: Chairwoman Leslie Cantu
a.    BOD Attendance and Demographics
b.    Recognition of Staff Presentations
 

XIII. NEXT MEETING:    October 27, 2023
            Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce
            605 2nd Street
            Pleasanton, TX 78064
 

XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Board of Directors may move into Executive Session for discussion on any issue for which there is an exception to the Act as set out in section 551.071 et. seq. including, but not limited to, the following:
a.    Government Code §551.072 – Discussions Regarding Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property if Deliberation in an Open Meeting Would Have a Detrimental Effect on the Position of Workforce Solutions Alamo in Negotiations with a Third Party;
b.    Government Code §551.071 – All Matters Where Workforce Solutions Alamo Seeks the Advice of its Attorney as Privileged Communications Under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas;
c.    Pending or Contemplated Litigation;
d.    Government Code §551.074 – Personnel Matters Involving Senior Executive Staff and Employees of Workforce Solutions Alamo; and
e.    Government Code §551.089 – Discussions Regarding Security Devices or Audits.
 

XV. ADJOURNMENT
Presenter: Chairwoman Leslie Cantu