Suncoast Workforce Board Inc

The committee discussed the acceptance of the financial audit report for the year ending June 30, 2022, and reviewed the budget to expenditure reports. A budget modification for PY 22-23 was approved, involving an increase in funding across several line items including salary and fringe benefits, accounting and audit services, and client training. Performance updates were provided, focusing on the performance dashboard and the review of REACH act letter grades. Additionally, the policy on revenue diversification and non-federal funds was reviewed, and a quality assurance internal monitoring report for the WIOA program was presented.

The committee discussed a budget modification for the program year 2021-2022, reviewed a two-year modification for the local workforce development plan, and approved updated policies regarding program compliance and management information systems. Staff reports provided performance updates, progress on operational goals including nursing and CDL training, and community outreach efforts. Additionally, there was a discussion regarding a legislative update from the Department of Economic Opportunity and long-term space planning for the career centers.

The council reviewed and approved the appointment of two new board members to fill vacant positions in the business and higher education sectors. Additionally, the meeting addressed and approved the re-appointments of three existing board members.

The meeting included the introduction of new local elected officials, the approval of several board policies regarding records management, incident reporting, and adult/dislocated worker eligibility, and the authorization of a fund transfer from the dislocated worker program to the adult program. Additionally, the Board approved related party expenditures for work-based training contracts with Sun Hydraulics Corporation. The Board also reviewed a CEO report, a One-Stop Operator semi-annual report detailing quarterly partner meeting schedules, and staff reports on operational activities.

The board meeting focused on several key items including the review and approval of revised policies such as individual training accounts, client grievance procedures, and youth eligibility. The board also accepted the financial audit for the program year ending June 30, 2021, and approved the recommendation to appoint a new President/CEO effective February 4, 2022. Additionally, the board noted the resignation of a member and the introduction of a new board member.