BOARD MEETING AGENDA
August 20, 2025 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Meeting No. 276
Location: Hybrid Meeting
In-person location: 128 10 Ave SW, Olympia, WA 98501, Floor 2
Please call (360) 709-4600 upon arrival for access – the lobby is locked.
Remote access: Please register for a unique link.
The full board agenda packet is located here.
9:00 a.m. Call to Order
Welcome and Introductions
9:15 a.m. Chairs Report Tab 1
John Murray Proclamation
Cherika report on the WSLC Convention
Consent Agenda (ACTION)
– Minutes from June 18, 2025, Board Meeting
– WIOA Policy Updates Issued Since June 18, 2025
Executive Director’s Report
9:55 a.m. Federal Policy Update Tab 2
Nathan Bays – Deputy Policy Director | Federal Policy, Office of Governor Bob Ferguson
Rose Minor, Director, Federal and Interstate Affairs, Office of Governor Bob Ferguson
Rob Dennison, State-Federal Affairs Specialist, Office of Governor Bob Ferguson
10:55 a.m. Break
11:10 a.m. Workforce Partner Briefing – Budget and policy impacts (Part 2) Tab 3
Program Presenters:
Dana Phelps, DVR Director, Department of Social and Health Services – Meeting materials 1
Michael MacKillop, Executive Director, Department of Services for the Blind – Meeting materials 2
12:00 p.m. Lunch
12:30 p.m. TAP Implementation Update – Meeting materials 3 Tab 4
Emily Persky, Workforce Board
– Year One Progress Report
1:00 p.m. TAP Implementation Discussion (Potential Action) Tab 4
Emily Persky, Workforce Board
– Phase Two Strategy and Planning
– Direction and Milestones
2:30 p.m. Break
2:45 p.m. TAP Policy Advocacy – Board Discussion Tab 5
Nova Gattman, Workforce Board
4:00 p.m. Adjourn