Central San Joaquin Valley K-16 Partnership Advisory Council
November 14, 2024
11:00am – 12:00 pm
ZOOM: https://fresnostate.zoom.us/j/86477212698?pwd=DDZQD5K3ZjG8AumKL6BxRetjA2vExK.1
Link to Meeting Materials: https://bit.ly/K16P_Nov14
Call to order: Meeting called to order by J. Preston at 11:03am.
Present: J. Preston (Lemoore College), L. Rodriguez (KCOE), J. Martinez (KCJTO), E. Dooley (EECU), B. Duran (CVHEC), M. Salazar (UC Merced), M. Vang (Madera WIB), O. Largo (UC Merced), X. Fu (Fresno State), M. Snell (CTFF), E. Cunha (NU), N. Dodson (CTFF), A. Peck (Tulare WIB), C. Ipsen (HealthForce), D. Wiechmann (Sanger USD), L. Van Scyoc (TJUHSD), D. Lira (FCSS), K. Hammerstrom (CSJVK16P/FMK16C), L. Flores (CSJVK16P/FMK16C), S. Lambert (CSJVK16P/FMK16C), R. Klassen (CSJVK16P/FMK16C)
Approval of March 14, 2024 Meeting Minutes: Motioned by B. Duran (CVHEC). Seconded by X. Fu (Fresno State). Motion carries.
Regional K-16 Collaborative Grant Updates:
- K. Hammerstrom shared positive news about the Q4 quarterly report, highlighting the implementation of an Education Pathway and other key achievements. The Education Pathway has 10 projects in various stages of implementation across the four-county region. The Partnership has impacted 16,000 individuals and influenced 300,000 students in the region. Tracking of dual enrollment classes and work-based learning (WBL) opportunities were not part of the original report but are now being tracked intensely.
- Pathway map was presented, showing all K-16 funded programs and the opportunities available to students.
- The Partnership’s work was shared with Full Capacity Marketing to give FCM the ability to tell our story and demonstrate the impact of our work. The report being created by FCM will reflect on the last two years and include milestones, dual enrollment projects and the implementation of recovery with equity goals.
- OPSC has reversed its decision regarding additional funding ($497k) for the Collaboratives across the state.
- Update provided regarding the industry engagement work group and their efforts to promote work-based learning across the region. The group is focusing on job shadows as an introductory step to work-based learning, with plans for a job shadow week in February 2025. Job Shadow Week aims to connect businesses with education and host job shadow opportunities, with support from local chambers of commerce.
Strategic Conversation – Budgeting for Sustainability:
- L. Rodriguez introduced the topic of budgeting for sustainability, emphasizing the need to be proactive and tell a compelling story to avoid funding cuts. The conversation covered the importance of strategic planning, growth, and program continuity beyond the current funding sources.
- L. Rodriguez presented the CA/Regional State Investments Crosswalk for linking and leveraging funds, highlighting various funding sources and their specific uses. This resource aims to help participants identify funding opportunities and plan for the long-term sustainability of their programs.
Good of the Order & Adjournment:
- K. Hammerstrom emphasized the importance of invoicing quarterly to ensure funding is utilized and to make a case for additional funding.
- Reminder to participants to join pathway working groups focused on business, education, engineering and health.
- Next meeting is scheduled for June 2, 2025, in Lemoore, with a focus on in-person collaboration and continued progress in the region.
- Meeting adjourned at 11:54am.
| Next Meeting of the Central San Joaquin Valley K-16 Partnership Advisory Council |
| Monday, June 2, 2025, 11am-1pm (IN PERSON @ KCOE, Lemoore Service Center)876 E D St, Lemoore, CA 93245 |
