Located in:
- III. Operational Planning Elements
The Unified or Combined State Plan must include an Operational Planning Elements section that supports the State’s strategy and the system-wide vision described in Section II(c) above. Unless otherwise noted, all Operational Planning Elements apply to Combined State Plan partner programs included in the plan as well as to core programs. This section must include—
- b. State Operating Systems and Policies
The Unified or Combined State Plan must include a description of the State operating systems and policies that will support the implementation of the State strategy described in section II Strategic Elements. This includes—
- 3. State Program and State Board Overview
- B. State Board
Provide a description of the State Board, including—
- B. State Board
- 3. State Program and State Board Overview
- b. State Operating Systems and Policies
III. b. 3. B. ii. Board Activities
Provide a description of the activities that will assist State Board members and staff in carrying out State Board functions effectively.
Current Narrative:
The State Board membership composition contributes to successful efforts in carrying out required functions of the Board. Due to each member’s individual perspective and interests in workforce development, comments and dialogue from board members and stakeholders are highly encouraged.
Board members are sincere about their role to assist the governor in the development, implementation and modification of the state’s workforce plan, policies and performance. As a result, members ensure that discussions during formal meetings include core related activities that are found at WIOA section 101(d) and include opportunities to get involved with new and innovative workforce initiatives. To support this approach, finalized meeting agendas are developed in cooperation with WIOA combined program leadership, input from the Chair, Vice Chair, requests from any State Board members, requests from state board sub-committees, and other stakeholders as appropriate. Careful review of Board functions are given great consideration during the development of the agenda to ensure that the Board is successfully achieving the critical role of leading and guiding the state’s implementation of WIOA.
Agenda items discussed at Board meetings are initially framed by a subject matter expert. The subject matter experts present and discuss elements of the agenda so that all Board members are sufficiently informed and able to confidently develop recommendations and actions for the appropriate state agency. This approach ensures that the Board has opportunity to provide review of statewide policies and programs and gives members the opportunity to provide recommendations on actions that must be taken by the state to improve the workforce development system. All members have a voice in the State Board’s decisions.
Board members are updated on operational results of their recommendations and action items during meetings and subcommittee meetings as appropriate. This ensures Board members are able to provide additional recommendations as needed to fulfill their obligations under section WIOA section 101(d).