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- 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—
- a. State Strategy Implementation
The Unified or Combined State Plan must include–
- a. State Strategy Implementation
III. a. 1. State Board Functions
Describe how the State board will implement its functions under section 101(d) of WIOA (i.e., provide a description of Board operational structures and decision making processes to ensure such functions are carried out).
Current Narrative:
The State Workforce Development Board (SWDB) assists the governor in carrying out required WIOA functions by taking a leadership role involving employers, representatives of workforce, WIOA partner agencies, and community-based organizations. They strive to ensure that Missouri’s one-stop system is customer driven and responsive to WIOA section 101 (d).
The SWDB utilizes operational structures and decision-making processes that contribute to successful implementation of its functions under WIOA 101(d). Operational structures of the board provide that the purposes and powers of the board shall be consistent with WIOA P.L 113-128 and Section 620.511 et seq., RSMO. The operational structure of the SWDB and its meetings allows it to serve as a convener of state, regional, and local workforce system partners. SWDB meetings are held four times each year and subcommittees are authorized to assist with policy and programmatic issues as necessary to comply with WIOA section 101. SWDB by-laws govern details regarding board purpose, powers, scope of authority, and meeting operational structure.
Board meeting topics typically center on items that are relevant to all partners contained in the state’s WIOA plan. Board meeting agendas are developed based on requests and actions of all board members, WIOA partner organizations, and state leadership officials. Agendas are finalized by the Board Chair. The operational structure of the board facilitates informed decisions and actions by board members. The structure of each board meeting encourages active participation of each member in the business of the board and in its role to help integrate and align a more effective job-driven workforce system that strengthens connections between education and the career preparation system.
Board member discussions and actions are based on each member’s active participation in the business of the board and most importantly, as a result of receiving regular reports at meetings about system performance, fiscal matters, alignment efforts, policy recommendations, subcommittee briefings, strategies to promote career pathways, apprenticeships, and continuous improvement efforts. In addition, opportunity is provided at each meeting to hear from local WDB officials, the public, and others in attendance.
To ensure that the board remains flexible and can pivot to quickly address important policy or other matters that develop between formal full board meetings, additional meetings can be held. Board members take a broad and strategic view when conducting WIOA meetings. This results in processes and activities that allow for inclusion of necessary perspectives in carrying out SWDB functions and decision-making activities.