WAI State Advisory Meeting November 8, 2023

Workability I (WAI) State Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda.

To obtain information to access the WAI Advisory Committee Meeting virtually, please contact the WAI inbox at WorkAbility1@cde.ca.gov.

WAI State Advisory Committee Members

Joanna Della Gatta, Chair
Robynn Gualtiere, Chair Alternate
Marissa Bentley, Secretary
Lisa Garcia
Linda Osborn
Jennifer Reimer
Melissa Mills
Lisa Fettig
Annette Rodarte
Julie Romero
Geralyn Elliott
Ginny Martineau
Kymberly Hirst
Tara Jones
Mercille Lush
Richard Fujii
Bridget Denton
Jorge Aleman
Winetta Belt

Guidelines for Public Input Sessions

The WAI Advisory welcomes public involvement. Opportunities for public comment are provided at every meeting.

Reasonable Accommodation for Any Individual With a Disability

Pursuant to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, any individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to attend or participate in a meeting or function of the WAI Advisory Committee (WAI Advisory) may request assistance by contacting the California Department of Education (CDE) Special Education Division (SED), 1430 N Street, Suite 2401, Sacramento, CA 95814; telephone: 916-445-4602; fax: 916-327-3706.

Agenda Items

Agenda times are approximate and are provided for convenience only.

Items may be re-ordered or heard on any day of the noticed meeting or on a subsequent agenda. The order of business may be changed without notice.

Wednesday, November 8, 2023, 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Pacific Time ±

California Department of Education
1430 N Street, Room 4101
Sacramento, California 95814
916-445-4602

Time	Item
8:30–9:00 a.m.	Item 1–Call to Order: Welcome and Introductions; Mission and Vision; Approval of Minutes.
9:00–9:20 a.m.	Item 2–Special Vote: The WAI Advisory will vote on the adoption of the WAI Executive Committee.
9:20–9:30 a.m.	Item 3–Public Comment: General public comment is invited on any matter, including items not on the agenda. Issues raised by the public may be referred to a future meeting agenda. Chair reserves the right to establish time limits on presentations.
9:30–10:15 a.m.	Item 4–Committee and Region Updates: Region co-managers and committee chairs share news and updates.
10:15–10:25 a.m.	Break
10:25–11:00 a.m.	Item 5–WorkAbility I Database Presentation: The San Joaquin County Office of Education’s CodeStack team; the WAI Technology, Education, and Communication Committee; and the CDE will present information regarding recent updates and modifications to the WAI database.
11:00–11:20 a.m.	Item 6–Student Voice: The WAI Advisory will explore and discuss how student voice is being implemented in WAI programs throughout the state.
11:20–11:30 a.m.	Item 7– Public Comment: General public comment is invited on any matter, including items not on the agenda. Issues raised by the public may be referred to a future meeting agenda. The Chair reserves the right to establish time limits on presentations.
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.	Lunch
1:00–1:50 p.m.	Item 8–California Department of Education Update: CDE staff will discuss recent developments within the SED, as well as updates to key areas related to the WAI grant.
1:50–2:20 p.m.	Item 9–WorkAbility I Advisory Committee Bylaws: The WAI Advisory will discuss the current draft of bylaws and make recommendations to the CDE.
2:20–2:30 p.m.	Item 10–Public Comment: General public comment is invited on any matter, including items not on the agenda. Issues raised by the public may be referred to a future meeting agenda. The Chair reserves the right to establish time limits on presentations.
2:30 p.m.	Adjournment of November 8, 2023, WAI Advisory Meeting

Questions: WorkAbility I | WorkAbility1@cde.ca.gov | 916-327-0878

Last Reviewed: Friday, July 17, 2026