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All meetings are open to the public.

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The Workforce Board is committed to providing employees and the public, including individuals with disabilities, access to its information and services. For information regarding Board meeting testimony, handouts, other questions, or for people needing special accommodation, please contact Michelle Pierce at (360) 709-4625.

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All regular meetings are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meeting locations are announced as they are finalized – please check meeting agendas for the most recent meeting location. For questions about meeting dates, locations, and posted materials, please contact Michelle Pierce at (360) 709-4625.

Co-Chairs Morgan Irwin, left, and April Sims.

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2026 Board Meeting Dates

- Friday, January 23
- Special meeting: Friday, February 20
- Friday, April 3
- Board Retreat, Monday, May 11 & Tuesday, May 12
- Friday, July 10
- Wednesday, August 26
- Wednesday, October 28
- Tentative: Thursday, Dec. 10

BOARD MEETING AGENDA

February 20, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Meeting No. 281

Virtual Meeting

In attending in-person our location: 128 10^th Ave SW, Olympia, WA, 98501, Floor 2

Please call (360) 709-4600 upon arrival for access — the lobby is locked.

Remote access: Please register here for a unique link.

Full agenda packet is located here.

View TVW recording here

9:00 a.m.	Call to Order Welcome and roll call
9:05 a.m.	Chairs Report (ACTION) Consent Agenda – Minutes from January 23, 2026, Board Meeting – Perkins V State Determined Performance Level (SDPL) Executive Director Recruitment Update	Tab 1
9:20 a.m.	Legislative Update Nova Gattman, Workforce Board	Tab 2 Presentation materials Bills Handout
9:50 a.m.	Performance Framework and Expected Performance Levels Dave Wallace, Workforce Board Cami Feek, Employment Security Department	Tab 3 Presentation materials
10:30 a.m.	Federal WIOA Combined Program Plan Emily Persky, Workforce Board	Tab 4 Presentation materials
11:00 a.m.	Adjourn

BOARD MEETING AGENDA

April 3, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Meeting No. 282

Location: TBD

BOARD RETREAT AGENDA

May 11 & May 12, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: TBD

BOARD MEETING AGENDA

July 10, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Meeting No. 283

Location: TBD

BOARD MEETING AGENDA

August 26, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Meeting No. 284

Location: TBD

BOARD MEETING AGENDA

October 28, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Meeting No. 285

Location: TBD

BOARD MEETING AGENDA

December 10, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Meeting No. 286

Location: TBD

BOARD MEETING AGENDA

January 23, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Meeting No. 280

Location: 128 10^th Ave SW, Olympia, WA, 98501, Floor 2

Please call (360) 709-4600 upon arrival for access — the lobby is locked.

Remote access: Please register here for remote access.

Per RCW 42.30.030 – Public access is available in the Board room on the second floor, 128 10th Ave. S.W., in Olympia. Please call (360) 709-4600 upon arrival for access — the lobby is locked.

Full board agenda packet is located here

View TVW Recording here

9:00 a.m.	Call to Order Welcome and roll call
9:05 a.m.	Executive Director Transition Cherika Carter, Co-Chair, Gary Chandler, Co-Chair, and Maddy Thompson, Workforce Board
9:15 a.m.	Chairs Report (ACTION) Consent Agenda – Minutes from November 19, 2025, Board Meeting – Local Planning Timeline – Policy 5614 – WIN 0160 – One-Time Extension of Local WIOA Plan Submission – State and WIOA Policy Updates Issued Since October 7, 2025 Executive Director’s Report	Tab 1
9:30 a.m.	Workforce Pell Implementation Update Maddy Thompson, Workforce Board Heather Hudson, Governor’s Office Marie Bruin, State Board for Community and Technical Colleges – Presentation materials Jamie Traugott, State Board for Community and Technical Colleges Shannon Venezia, Washington Student Achievement Council – Presentation materials Anneliese Vance-Sherman, Employment Security Department	Tab 2
10:15 a.m.	State Response to Federal Work Requirements for SNAP Babs Roberts, Department of Social and Health Services – Presentation materials Jennifer Dellinger, State Board for Community and Technical Colleges – Presentation materials Ish Maidadi, Employment Security Department Sandy Crews, Employment Security Department John Traugott, Washington Workforce Association Amy Martinez, Local Workforce Development Council Miriam Halliday, Local Workforce Development Council	Tab 3
11:30 a.m.	Lunch
12:15 p.m.	Federal Performance Briefing Liz Gallagher, Workforce Board – Presentation materials Dave Wallace, Workforce Board	Tab 4
1:00 p.m.	Legislative Update Nova Gattman, Workforce Board – Presentation materials	Tab 5
1:30 p.m.	TAP Update Emily Persky, Workforce Board – Presentation materials	Tab 6
2:30 p.m.	Adjourn

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BOARD MEETING AGENDA

February 20, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Meeting No. 281

BOARD MEETING AGENDA

April 3, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Meeting No. 282

BOARD RETREAT AGENDA

May 11 & May 12, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

BOARD MEETING AGENDA

July 10, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Meeting No. 283

BOARD MEETING AGENDA

August 26, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Meeting No. 284

BOARD MEETING AGENDA

October 28, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Meeting No. 285

BOARD MEETING AGENDA

December 10, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Meeting No. 286

BOARD MEETING AGENDA

January 23, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Meeting No. 280

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