Ood Council Meeting Minutes
The OOD Council meeting covered several operational and policy-related agenda items. Key discussions included revisions to the bylaws and virtual meeting policies, which were subsequently approved. The Director provided updates on potential legislative penalty enhancements for crimes against individuals with disabilities, succession planning, and performance metrics for vocational rehabilitation programs. Additionally, the Council discussed the implementation of new video conferencing systems, reviewed performance metrics for the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation and Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired, and received updates on upcoming employer services and job events. The Council also voted to merge the Annual Report and WIOA State Plan subcommittees, established a new rotation schedule for future meetings, elected a new Vice Chair, and received a presentation on compliance with Sunshine Laws and open meeting requirements.