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WAI State Advisory Meeting October 2–3, 2025

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

  • Ray Bueche, Chair
    Linda Osborn, Chair Alternate
    TBD, Secretary

  • Lisa Garcia
    Linda Osborn
    Liza Stack
    Melissa Mills
    Lisa Fettig
    Annette Rodarte
    Jorge Aleman
    Julie Romero
    Ginny Martineau
    Robynn Gualtiere
    Priscilla Arballo
    Kymberly Hirst
    Mercille Lush
    Sherry Travis
    Bridget Denton
    Dane Cangro
    Lynne Bakke

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.

Day 1 – Thursday, October 2, 2025, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pacific Time ±

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

Time Item
9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
  • Item 1—Call to Order: Welcome and Introductions; Mission and Vision; Approval of Minutes.
9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
  • Item 2—Special Election: The WAI Advisory Committee will vote to establish the Executive Committee for 2025–26.
10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
  • Item 3—Special Election: The WAI Advisory Committee will vote to establish subcommittees in the following areas: WAI Advisory Bylaws, California Educators Together, Budget/Funding Work Group, and Business Development.
10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
  • Item 4—WAI Bylaw Committee Report: The WAI State Advisory and Regional Bylaws Committee will share proposed updates to the Bylaws. Time will be provided for discussion of proposed changes by WAI Advisory.
11 a.m. to 11:10 a.m.
  • Item 5—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.
11:10 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.
  • Break
11:20 a.m. to 12:40 p.m.
  • Item 6—Committee and Regional Updates: Region co-managers and committee and committee chairs share news and updates.
12:40 p.m. to 12:45 p.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. Chair reserves the right to establish time limits on presentations.
12:45 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • Lunch
1:30 p.m. to 2:15 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.
2:15 p.m. to 2:25 p.m.
  • Break
2:25 p.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Item 9—California Department of Education Fiscal and Program Update: CDE staff will respond to Advisory request from 2024–25 Advisory Committee and provide fiscal and program information regarding the WAI grant.
3 p.m. to 3:50 p.m.
  • Item 10—WorkAbility I Post-School Data: The WAI Advisory Committee will discuss post-school student data collected by the WAI program.
3:50 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Item 11—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.
4 p.m.
  • Recess until 8:30 a.m., Friday, October 3, 2025

Day 2 – Friday, October 3, 2025, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pacific Time ±

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

Time Item
8:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.
  • Item 1—Call to Order: Welcome and Introductions; Mission and Vision; Approval of Minutes.
8:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
  • Item 2—WorkAbility I Goal Setting: The WAI Advisory Committee will develop goals for Advisory, Regions, and Committees
9:30 a.m. to 9:40 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.
9:40 a.m. to 10 a.m.
  • Item 4—California Educators Together Committee Update: The California Educators Together Committee will share the latest information regarding WAI participation in the web application.
10 a.m. to 10:10 a.m.
  • Break
10:10 a.m. to 10:40 a.m.
  • Item 5—Bagley-Keene Review: Annual review of Bagley-Keene mandates related to the WAI Advisory Committee.
10:40 a.m. to 10:50 a.m.
  • Item 6—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.
10:50 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.
  • Lunch
12:20 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.
  • Item 7—Department of Rehabilitation Student Work Experience: Jessica Grove, Deputy Director from the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), Vocational Rehabilitation, Policy and Resources Division, will share updates to DOR policy on paid work experiences for students.
12:50 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  • Item 8—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.
1:00 p.m. to 1:10 p.m.
  • Break
1:10 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.
  • Item 9—WorkAbility I Advisory Committee Recommendations to the California Department of Education: The WAI Advisory Committee continues to develop a list of recommendations to the CDE.
1:50 p.m. to 2 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. Chair reserves the right to establish time limits on presentations.
2 p.m. Pacific Time
  • Adjourn Meeting

Questions:   WorkAbility I | WorkAbility1@cde.ca.gov | 916-327-0878
Last Reviewed: Monday, September 15, 2025
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