Board Meetings
All meetings are open to the public.
Meeting Accessibility
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 Bianca Laxton at (360) 709-4608.
General Meeting Information
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 Bianca Laxton at (360) 709-4608.
Co-chairs Gary Chandler, left, and Larry Brown.
Board Resources
2025 Board Meeting Dates – UPDATED
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- Tuesday, February 18
- Thursday, March 20
- Thursday, May 15 (Board Retreat)
- Wednesday, June 18
- Wednesday, August 20
- Tuesday, October 7
- Wednesday, November 19
- Tentative: Wednesday, Dec. 10
BOARD RETREAT AGENDA
May 15, 2025 | 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Hangar 51 Event Center
Olympia Airport
7645 Old Hwy 99 SE
Olympia, WA 98501
The full board agenda packet will be forthcoming.
RSVP to michelle.pierce@wtb.wa.gov by Monday, May 5, 2025.
BOARD MEETING AGENDA
June 18, 2025 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Meeting No. 275
Location: TBD
BOARD MEETING AGENDA
August 20, 2025 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Meeting No. 276
Location: TBD
BOARD MEETING AGENDA
October 7, 2025 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Meeting No. 277
Location: TBD
BOARD MEETING AGENDA
November 19, 2025 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Meeting No. 278
Location: TBD
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING AGENDA
December 10, 2025 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Meeting No. 279
Location: TBD
BOARD MEETING AGENDA
February 18, 2025 | 9 a.m. – 12:25 p.m. | Meeting No. 273
Location: Virtual Meeting – please register here for remote access.
The full board agenda packet is located here.
Per RCW 42.30.030 – Public access is available at the agency office, 128 10th Ave. S.W., in Olympia. The office is located on the 6th Floor. Please call (360) 709-4600 upon arrival for access — the lobby is locked.
| 9:00 AM | Call to Order | Tab 1 |
| Welcome and Introductions | ||
| 9:15 AM | Chairs Report | |
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| 9:25 AM | Community Reinvestment Program, Department of Commerce | Tab 2 |
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Korbett Mosesly, Dept. of Commerce
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Presentation | |
| 10:15 AM | Break | |
| 10:25 AM | TAP Implementation Update | Tab 3 |
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Emily Persky, Workforce Board
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Presentation TAP Status Report |
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| 10:55 AM | TAP Spotlight – Credential Transparency | Tab 4 |
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Marina Parr, Workforce Board
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Presentation | |
| 11:25 AM | Legislative Update | Tab 5 |
| Nova Gattman, Workforce Board | Presentation | |
| 12:25 PM | Adjourn |
BOARD MEETING AGENDA
March 20, 2025 | 9 a.m. – 12:25 p.m. | Meeting No. 274
Location: Virtual Meeting – please register link for remote access.
The full board agenda packet is located here.
Per RCW 42.30.030 – Public access is available at the agency office, 128 10th Ave. S.W., in Olympia. The office is located on the 6th Floor. Please call (360) 709-4600 upon arrival for access — the lobby is locked.
| 9:00 AM | Call to Order | |
| Welcome and Introductions | ||
| 9:15 AM | Chairs Report | Tab 1 |
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Consent Agenda (ACTION)
Executive Director’s Report |
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| 9:30 AM | TAP Priority Update | Tab 2 |
| Emily Persky, Workforce Board | Presentation materials | |
| 9:45 AM | TAP Strategic Priority Spotlight: System Data Integration | Tab 3 |
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Gary Chandler, Larry Brown, and Mark Mattke, Board Sponsors
Pilot Updates |
Presentation materials | |
| 10:30 AM | Break | |
| 10:45 AM | System Spotlight: Basic Education for Adults | Tab 4 |
| Will Durden, State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) Kenny Austin, Adult Education Advisory Council (AEAC) |
Presentation materials | |
| 11:15 AM | Board Retreat/TAP Review | Tab 5 |
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Eleni Papadakis, Workforce Board
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Presentation materials | |
| 11:45 AM | Local Workforce Development Board Requests (ACTION) | Tab 6 |
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Liz Gallagher, Workforce Board
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Presentation materials | |
| Policy Preview (Discussion Only) | ||