GENESEE/SHIAWASSEE EDUCATION ADVISORY GROUP
			Meeting Summary
		December 17, 2002 8:00 a.m. Sylvester Broome Center
Members Present:
John Angle, Bendle Schools				Dr. Billie Lewis, Community Health
Dan Borton, McLaren Medical Center				Jeffry Morgan, Kearsley Schools
Beverly Brown, GASC Technology Center				Brian Pyles, Shiawassee RESD
Larry Ford, Flint Chamber of Commerce				Dr. Julianne Princinsky, Baker College/Flint
John Hagel, Shiawassee RESD				Khalil Saab, Workforce Development Board
Tim Herman, Co-Chair, EAG				Dr. Thomas Svitkovich, Genesee ISD
Nate Jonker, Beecher Schools				Gary Tower, Vice Chair, Genesee ISD
Jenean Kleinedler, Technical Edge, Inc.				Dr. Chery Wagonlander, Mott Middle Colle
Jack Krueger, UAW - -
Others Present:
Sharon Brwen, Career Alliance, Inc.				Pamela Loving, Career Alliance, Inc.
Sherry Bradish, Mott Community College				Sharri Newman, Flint Area Focus Council
Donna Burmeister, Genesee ISD				Linda Roeser, Flint Area Focus Council
Pat Forshee, Flint Schools				Michael Zelley, Workforce Development
Bill Hetchler, Career Alliance, Inc.				Board/Disability Network
Cindy Hodge, Genesee ISD
Sue Howell, MDCD - RS
Alternates Present: Lisa Seigel, CareerQuest Cathy Stevenson, Shiawassee RESD
The meeting was called to order by Co-Chairmen Dr. Richard Shaink and Tim Herman at 8:02 a.m. I. Introductions Dr. Shaink asked all in attendance to introduce themselves.

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II.   Career Prep System - Status of Activities
	Tim Herman, Co-Chair, and Gary Tower, Vice-Chair, asked the following individuals to give status reports on Genesee/Shiawassee County 2002-03 career prep initiatives.
	A.   Career Pathways/EDPs, A+ Award (Handout)
		Donna Burmeister reported on the GISD career pathways and the innovative web-based EDP activity to date. She reiterated that these activities work toward the benchmarks established in the career prep system. Vocational funds are utilized to support the EDP; however, this project directly supports the CPS standards. Detailed handouts that show the working progress to date with EDPs and the CPS were distributed and explained.
		The Career Prep A+ Awards Ceremony is scheduled for May 7, 2003, Comstock Inn, Shiawassee County. Nomination forms will be in the mail in January.
	B.   BECC - Career Exploration/Employability Skills (Handout)
		Linda Roeser presented a video on the Business Education Coordinating Council career preparation activities showing the connection between career pathways and planning. Many personal comments were made from students on the video. She also distributed a chart "Connecting Students to Future Careers" and a list of the Career Pathways Exploration and Conference activities planned this January through April. Linda also stated that over 2,000 students have participated in the Young Inventors Program. She is hoping that Shiawassee County will become involved in the YIP in the future.
	C.   Genesee Area Focus Council - Career Awareness/Exploration
		Sherri Newman gave an overview of the GAFC K-8 career preparation program activities. Currently, 52 school buildings in Genesee County (15 districts, including private and charter schools) participate in the program. It is anticipated that six new schools will be signing on. Core team meetings have been held monthly. Approximately 125 educators attend. The next career prep core team meeting is scheduled for January 21, 2003, GISD.
		Visits to various employer worksites was held with 380 students from Davison Schools attending. Elementary students,grades 1-5, will be participating in a week-long "Camp Invention" program being taught by certified teachers. A new partnership with the Flint Cultural Center has been established. Over 5,000 Genesee County students participated at the Flint Institute of Arts for career awareness. This is a new partnership formed recently with the FIA.

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	D.   Shiawassee County - Career Preparation (Handout)
		Brian Pyles distributed a folder that presented the many career prep K-12 activities currently underway in Shiawassee County. It included a student records piece and the variety of tools currently being used to promote career preparation. He stated that all of the career initiative activities are under the umbrella of the Career Preparation System. EDPs are running well in all districts. Brian reiterated the importance of providing a variety of career choice experiences for students. A followup study is planned to capture the success of the employer piece. Brian is eager to share materials with Genesee County businesses.
	E.   Tech Prep (Handout)
		Sherry Bradish, Mott Community College, addressed the committee on the Perkins Title III Tech Prep activities. Targeted activities for 2002-03 are professional development, curriculum alignment, and curriculum development. Activities include: Automotive Technology Collaborative; Computer Information Systems - Oracle; Cosmetology; Design and Manufacturing Consortium; Food Services/Culinary Arts; Health Sciences; Mechanical Engineering Technology; Simulation Technology Partnership; and Counseling. Tech Prep funds, totaling $222,536.00, help to promote Tech Prep activities in Genesee/Shiawassee Counties.
III. ' Career Initiative Alignment Plan
	The 2002-03 plans have been approved by the MDCD. Work will begin on the 2003-04 plans as funding becomes secure. A workshop is scheduled for January to obtain the new application, expected to be submitted electronically. A draft of the plan will be brought to the EAG for approval on April 16, 2003.
	CPS outcomes, in terms of benchmarks and standards, will be shared at the next EAG meeting.
IV.   Tentative Committee Assignments for 2002-03 (Handout)
	Subcommittee memberships of the EAG will be revised and updated. The 2002-03 school year is the final year for EAG subcommittee chairs and membership. The 2003-04 will require EAG approval of new committees. Workingcommittees for this year include Regional Career Preparation, Perkins Title II and Perkins Title III (Tech Prep).
V.   AG Meeting Dates/Locations/Work Plan (Handout)
	A draft was presented to the group with tentative meeting dates for EAG for the remainder of the school year. After discussion the following dates/locations were approved:

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		January 27, 2003, 8:00 a.m.
		Joint subcommittees meeting to review funding formulas/allocations for 2003-04 Location: Genesee ISD, Room 102 A/B
		Mid-February, 2003:
		Meeting with LEAs to review application process/forms for 2003-04 annual plans Location: To be announced
		March 6, 2003, 8:00 a.m.:
		Subcommittee reports/recommendations. Approval of allocations for Career Prep, Tech Prep and Perkins Funding
		Location: Shiawassee RESD
		April 16, 2003, 8:00 a.m.: CIA Plan approval for 2003-04 Location: Broome Center, Joy Room
		May 22, 2003, 8:00 a.m.:
		Showcase of Best Practices in Genesee/Shiawassee Counties Location: Broome Center, Joy Room
VI. Other
	Dr. Shaink commented that the EAG and Workforce Development Board have done an outstanding job as a team. He and Tim Herman thanked the committee for taking the time to serve. They wished everyone a happy holiday.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:05 a.m.
EAG EXECUTIVE BOARD BUSINESS:
Present:   Tim Herman, Co-Chair, EAG; Gary Tower, Vice-Chair, EAG; Michael Zelley, Workforce Development Board/Disability Network; Pam Loving, Career Alliance, Inc.; Sharon Bowen, Career Alliance; John Angle; Bendle Schools.
Members of the Executive Board of the EAG met with Workforce Development Board Chairman Michael Zelley and Pam Loving, Career Alliance, directly following the EAG meeting to review EAG membership appointments and the approval process. It was agreed that new membership updates/ changes to the EAG will be mutually developed and agreed upon during July/August before submission for state approval.

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Approval of Minutes:
Dr. M. Richard Shaink, Co-Chair, EAG   (Date)
Mr. Tim Herman, Co-Chair, EAG   (Date)
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