New policy will replace this one in the Final Plan. Teri Drew provided copies and reviewed a handout from the Federal Register regarding the WIB Youth Council. Youth Council is sub-group of Board, therefore, meets same criteria. No voting privileges of Youth Council members unless they are WIB members. An overhead projection was displayed of current applicants for the Youth Council.
Foster parents are good representatives - new youth participate in programs.
Law requires 13 members. Parents are not considered Private. Teri Drew noted that the Federal Register states that the selection of providers for training services is a responsibility of the Board. Program includes work activities with public placements and academic enrichment. Teri, via overhead projection, provided information regarding future youth programs.