Fulton, Montgomery, Schoharie

Workforce Development Board, Inc.

 

Committee Structure

 

In order for a Board of 33 members to operate efficiently where all Board members have the opportunity to become involved, a strong committee system was developed.  As a result, most of the work on policies and procedures occurs at the committee level.  Committees, with the assistance of Board staff, may develop and recommend policies to the full Board.  Policies must be voted on and approved by the Board. 

 

Each committee will meet at least once before each Board meeting.  Committee meetings are held at the time and place established by the Chair of the Committee after consultation with the other members of the committee.  Each member of the Board will be expected to become a member of at least one committee.

 

Following is a list of the committees, along with a description of each committee, the name of the committee chair, and the names of current Board members that serve on each committee. Some committee responsibilities may overlap and those committees may meet jointly at times to review information or to develop or revise policies and procedures that will be referred to the Board for action.

 

 

·        Accountability Committee                                   Terry Suits, John Tracy  - Co Chair

 

This Committee is responsible for providing oversight of the operations of the Workforce Development System and the Workforce Development Board itself and for development of related policies.  This includes the following functions:

 

1.      Oversight of internal operations of the Workforce Development Board

2.      Oversight of the internal operations of the Workforce Development System

3.      Review of the finances of the Board and the System

4.      Development of policies relating to fiscal and eligibility matters

5.      Development of procedures to evaluate results of all programs

6.      Review of progress on meeting Performance Standards, including Customer Satisfaction

 

Members:  Paul Brady, Bob Hoefs, Tom Pasquarelli, Ramon Rodriguez, Frank Ruggiero, Howard Samuels, Terry Suits, Loretto Thum, John Tracy.

 

Staff to the committee:     Gail Breen, Executive Director

                                       Regina Papa, Program Management Specialist

                                       Becky Canuteson, Fiscal Manager

 

 

 

 

·        Board Membership and Orientation Committee                    Barbara Rivenburgh, Chair

 

This Committee is responsible for the development of an orientation package for new members of the Workforce Development Board and the Emerging Worker Council; and for ensuring that the Board and the Council receive the information necessary for carrying out their duties.  These duties also include oversight and development of the following:

 

1.      Orientation of new members and Chief Elected Officials

2.      Ongoing education of WDB, Emerging Worker Council, and Chief Elected Officials

3.      Addressing concerns of chronic absenteeism of Board Members

4.      Reviewing individual Board Members requests for conference and training attendance

 

Members: Barbara Rivenburgh, Terri Montanye, Angelika Verderber

Staff to the committee:  Gail Breen, Executive Director

 

 

 

·        Executive Committee                                                                       Howard Samuels , Chair

 

The Fulton, Montgomery, and Schoharie Counties Workforce Development Board, Inc. (FMS WDB) shall have the following seven officers who shall comprise the FMS WDB Executive Committee:  one Chairperson, one Vice-Chairperson, one Secretary, and three Executive Committee members-at-large, and the immediate past Chairman.  In accordance with WIA regulations, the Chair and Vice Chair must be Business representatives. Whenever possible, a member-at-large should come from each of the three counties.  A member-at-large vacancy on this committee can be filled at any time by a vote of the simple majority of the full Board. Members will be limited to three consecutive terms in each office.

 

The Executive Committee meets on a quarterly basis or more frequently, if needed. It reviews and makes recommendations to the full Board regarding board staff personnel policies, state and federal level actions, and other issues as identified.

 

Members:  Terri Montanye, Barbara Rivenburgh, Terry Suits, Angelika Verderber,
                 Andrea Fettinger, Howard Samuels,  Roger Cohn

 

Staff to the committee:  Gail Breen, Executive Director

 

  

 

·        Business Services Committee                                   Robert Hoefs, Pat Baia - Co-Chair

 

 

This Committee was created in June 2003 by the merging of the Training and Marketing Committees after members of both committees agreed that their goals were so closely related that it would be better to have one committee rather than two.

 

The mission of the Business Services Committee is to oversee the development and provision of quality business services to customers of the FMS Workforce Investment Area. 

 

This will be accomplished through activities such as:

·        Targeting and marketing of workforce development services to business and jobseeker customers in the FMS Workforce Investment Area;

·        Identification of local skills gaps and training needs;

·        Identification of emerging industries and technologies, and related workforce needs;

·        Reviewing and revising training-related policies to target resources to areas of highest demand and greatest return.

 

Members:   Pat Baia, Art Graulich, Robert Hoefs, Joseph Mello, Elaine Mongin, Bob Palmatier, Beth Case, Jody Zakrevsky,

   

Staff to the committee:   Gail Breen, Executive Director

 

              

 

 

·        One-Stop Oversight Committee                                                            Roger Cohn, Chair

The mission of this Committee is to ensure the delivery of quality customer service.  The Committee is responsible for oversight of the operation of the One-Stop System on how it provides customer service.  This includes oversight of the following items:

 

1.      Development of One-Stop Operator criteria

2.      Review applications for One-Stop Operators Consortium

3.      Review information from customer satisfaction surveys

4.      Develop a plan for continuous improvement of customer satisfaction

5.      Recommend certification of Centers as meeting quality standards

6.      Development a plan for yearly re-certification of Centers

 

Members:   Roger Cohn, Bob Hoefs, Chuck Finin, Leo McAllister,

                   Barbara Rivenburgh and Paul Brady

 

Staff to the committee:     Gail Breen, Executive Director

                                       Regina Papa, Program Management Specialist

 

 

·        Emerging Worker Council                                         Ramon Rodriguez, Chair

 

The Emerging Worker Council is appointed by the Chairperson of the Workforce Development Board and is vested by statute with the following:

 

1.      Recommending eligible youth providers

2.      Providing oversight of eligible youth activities providers

3.      Coordinating youth activities under the Workforce Investment Act

4.      Other duties assigned by the WDB Chairperson

 

Board Members of the Emerging Worker Council include:

     Ramon Rodriguez, Kerry Brunner, Terri Montanye, Angelika Verderber

 

Additional Members are:

 

   Atkins, Allison, Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School

Bartman, Debbie, Catholic Charities MC

Brazie, Scott, VESID

Daly, Kathy, HFM Career & Tech Center

Diliberto James ,Schoharie County Youth Bureau

Drake, Ruth,

Flinton, Mike

Forrest, Beth Anne, Wal-Mart Return Center Exel Americas

Graff, Letah, HFM Boces

Greene Warren, Fulton Co. Probation Department

Guiffre Tom, NYS Education Dept. - VESID

Harrington, Valerie, Liberty

Harris, Donald, Fulton County Youth Bureau

Hill Mary, FMS Private Industry Council, Inc

Hoffman, James, Fonda-Fultonville School Dist

   Petteys Jennifer, Montgomery Co. Youth Bureau

   Lessard, Edward, Office of Rehab & Ed Serv for Ind with disabilities

   Melita, Gregory, Liberty CEN

Reksc, Betsy, Alco Sub Abuse Control HFM Counties

Rought, Harold, Schoharie County VO-Tech Center

Schrom, Micah, Mont Co Office of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse

Truckenmiller, Rachel, ASAPP

   VESID CONSELORS

   Walton, Ashley, Schoharie County ARC

 

   Staff to the committee:     Regina Papa, Program Management Specialist

                                          Connie Glover, Disability Program Navigator                      

 

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Schedule of Monthly Committee Meetings