Meeting was called to order at 5:15 p.m.
ATTENDEES
Board members in attendance: Sue Cianchetta, Jane Colin, Eric Daniels, Bill Ditman, Carol
Hastings, Stan Hutchinson, Keith LeCates, James Reilly, Dave McIntire, Royce
Sampson, Charles Sommers, George Weeks.
Other attendees:
Dan
McDermott, Melissa Mackey, Brenda Marzuco, Glorya Cowley.
MINUTES
Motion made by Dave McIntire, seconded by Charlie Sommers
to accept minutes from September 24, 2002 meeting as written.
Motion carried by all.
INTRODUCTION
Jim Reilly, a new member of the Board was introduced to
attendees of meeting. Jim is the
Superintendent of Schools, for Dorchester County.
YOUTH ISSUES
Contract Award
– four bids were received for the Out of School Youth RFP, and one for the
Year Round Youth Services RFP. The
Board Steering Committee recommended to award contracts to Chesapeake College
and Kent Family Support Center. Motion
was made by Dave McIntire, seconded by Royce Sampson and carried by all to
award as recommended.
Upward Bound Proposal –
Brenda, Dan and Carolyn Smith-Kennedy (Chesapeake College) have applied
for a grant. A decision should be
forthcoming by June 2003.
Resource Mapping
Project – contract has been awarded to The McKenzie Group out of
Washington, D.C.
BLACK AND DECK
An information packet outlining timeline, service and
action strategies to be used to assist terminated employees, was distributed
to meeting attendees, along with a list of organizations/groups Dan has and
will be meeting with in December.
Dan asked the Board’s approval to pursue applying for
funds under the Trade Act Grant and the National Emergency Grant.
Motion was made by Stan Hutchinson, seconded by Royce Sampson and
carried by all for applying for funds under the Trade Act Grant.
Motion was made by Sue Cianchetta, seconded by Charlie Sommers and
carried by all to apply for funding through the National Emergency Grant.
(Keith LeCates abstained from voting on both actions).
MOBILE LEARNING CENTER
George Weeks showed photos taken during his visit to the
plant in Ohio. The unit's
completion is expected in the beginning of January, 2003 and delivered to Wye
Mills mid-month.
WIB RECRUITMENT
Dan will follow up on a letter from Kent County
concerning appointment to the Board from the private sector.
NAWB CONFERENCE
As of this date, there is one opening available to the
March conference. Please let Glorya know if you want to attend.
Motion was made by Dave McIntire, seconded by Charlie
Sommers and carried by all to adjourn meeting. Meeting was adjourned at 6:47 p.m.