Present

Ted Dimberio, East Central Energy, John Schlagel, Ginger Glenn, Glenn Metalcraft, Vicky Wills, Crystal Cabinet, JoAnn Faust, Crystal Cabinet, Nick Waldoch, Braham Area Schools, John Norris, Atscott Mfg. and Ray Hoheisel, Executive Director, ECMWF Partnership.

Call to Order

Chair John N. called the meeting to order at 7:10 a.m.

Minutes

Minutes of the September 4, 2001 Executive Committee meeting were approved upon motion by John S., seconded by Ted D. Motion carried.

Financial Report

A financial statement through September 30, 2001 was distributed. Treasurer John S. reported a balance of $57,231.36. Interest earned and dues contributions from Pine Technical College were the receipts.

Disbursement for September was for executive director services. School-To-Work funds for Year V including Year IV carry-over were reported as $125,532.28 with expenditures of $687.04 and a balance of $124,845.24. Upon motion by Nick W., seconded by Ginger G. the report was accepted and filed. Motion carried.

Organizing for 2001-02

Appointment of Board Members: Doug Lanz, Schlagel Inc., Connie Hockert, East Central Energy and Sharon Proehl, Team Industries were suggested to be considered as potential board members. A motion was made by John S., seconded by Ted D. to appoint Connie Hockert and Sharon Proehl to the board. Motion carried. Ted D., Vicky W. and JoAnn F. will extend personal invitations and ask them to attend November 6th Executive Committee meeting.

Board Signatures for Bank: Board signatures for bank account were obtained.

Employability Skills Checklist

Final revised copies of the checklist were distributed. A printable copy is also on the Web Site at www.ecmnworkforce.org.

An information sheet on the Successful Employee Interviewing and Selection workshop was distributed. The workshop is designed for Human Resource professionals and small business owners that are actively involved in the hiring process for their company. A portion of workshop will discuss interview tools including effective use of transcripts and the Employability Skills Checklist. The workshops are funded by the Supplementary School-To-Work grant and sponsored by Pine Technical College and the Partnership.

Ray H. told of how various educators and school programs are planning to use Employability Skills Checklist. He also mentioned a presentation made to the Mora School-To-Work committee and an upcoming presentation at a mentoring session in Mora in conjunction with a Communities Investing in Families program.

NetLearning Proposal

Wayne Starke, Account Representative of NetLearning (1-888-594-6205) and starke@net-learning.com) submitted a written proposal that was presented by Ted D. He reviewed the cost of the license, the per session cost of the training and the responsibility the Partnership would have for marketing the electronic courses. He also pointed out that the curriculum was designed to be used by employees of utilities to improve their skills and build a career path.

Discussion centered on how many businesses might use and pay for these courses and how the Partnership would determine if this is right thing to do? Ted D. was asked to visit with NetLearning about a small-scale pilot, whether or not the courses are available on Disk or CD, can be accessed from a home computer and if the license allows the courses to offered at different sites? Ted D. agreed to visit with NetLearning and put together a proposal.

Minnesota Unified Plan for Career and Technical Education

Ray H. distributed a document from the Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning that outlined current objectives and future recommendations for career and technical education. He explained that the information in the handout would be submitted to the Legislature, coupled with a funding request in order to develop a unified plan for career and technical education in the state.

Payment for Services of Executive Director

Ginger G. moved and Nick W. seconded the payment for services provided by Executive Director for 6 days in September. Motion carried.

Focus on Training Committee Report

The committee had not met.

School-To-Work

The board reviewed Braham, Cambridge-Isanti, Mora and Princeton Adult Basic Education, Mora Alternative Program and Oak Land Area Learning Center applications for STW Supplementary Grant Funds. The grant requests were for $2,000.00, $1,000.00 and $2,500.00, respectively. The Braham, Cambridge-Isanti, Mora and Princeton Adult Basic Education Consortium will use the funds for staff development, compiling a career development listing of web sites and to purchase career assessment materials. The Mora Alternative Program will provide training and curriculum development using NovaNet in two additional curriculum areas and for transportation for career exploration activities. The Oak Land Area Learning Center will purchase Discover career awareness software, provide field trips for career exploration and provide transportation so students can attend vocational classes and participate in job shadowing. John S. moved approval, seconded by Ted D. Motion approved.

Ray H. discussed the agenda covered at the School-To-Work Coordinators meeting and told of action needed in the near future to bring closure to 5-year School-To-Work grant. He also shared two surveys the Partnership must complete as evaluation requirements for the grant.

Agenda for Membership Meeting

Pine Technical College informed the Partnership that due to the state strike they wished to postpone hosting the October 9th Partnership meeting. Due to the number of Partnership members affected by the state strike the October 9th Partnership meeting was canceled. Ray H. was asked to notify members.

Adjournment

John N. moved, seconded by Ginger G. to adjourn meeting at 9:05 a.m. Motion carried.

Minutes by Ray H.