Call to Order/Roll Call
- Chair Susan Ryan presided over the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 7:37am and a membership quorum was present.
Members Present
Joe Guzzardo (Proxy for Kevin Bass)
Greg Bedalov
Larry Blackburn
Erin Cohan (Virtual)
Michelle Einfalt
Calvin Giles
Valarie Bruggeman (Proxy for Kimberly Godden)
TJ Jarman
Mary Keating
Stevie Lemon (Proxy for Rahnee Patrick)
Rosanne Potter
Patti Romanowicz
Susan Ryan
Dave Sabathne
Lisa Schvach
Barb Szczepaniak
Tom Wendorf
Michael Wojtowicz
Members Absent
Dan Allen
Patrick Chandler
Jane Clark
Dan Deasy
Mike Fumagalli
Eric Metcalf
Craig Meyer
Nisha Patel
Tiffany Rotondo
Peter Skoda
Chistine Torres
Others Present
Jenna Stutz
Ron Schlager
Public Comment
- There was no public comment.
Approval of the January 26, 2026 Minutes
- Motion to approve by Member Bedalov
- Seconded by Member Keating
- All ayes, MOTION APPROVED
- Review previous Meeting Minutes here
workNet DuPage Update- Lisa Schvach
Lisa Schvach reviewed the workNet DuPage Update as it relates to program year spending, new program year allocation, apprenticeship expansion funds application, and the plan to expand the options for supportive services like childcare, transportation, and housing.
Updated Proxy Form- Jenna Stutz
Jenna Stutz reviewed new form and changes to bylaws, proxy forms are now valid until board appointment ends or new proxy is elected. Â
One Stop Operator Report
Dave Sabathne reviewed the OSO report outlining data trends, referral data, a success story, and Self-Assessment process updates. Review report here
WARN Report
WARN Report was reviewed, two events occurred during time period. Review WARN Report here
Old Business
No old business
New Business
- Lisa Schvach requested to use WIB Foundation funds to provide an end of year lunch to staff. Board moved to vote to approve $500Â for this purpose.Â
- Motion Member Bedalov motion
- Second Member Giles second
- All in favor, Motion ApprovedÂ
- Barbara Szczepaniak provided an update on BR Ryall YMCA grant approval that Barbara facilitated Jenna and YMCA’s collaborationÂ
- Patti Romanowicz provided an update on a trades related job placement app that may be a useful tool for board members. Offered to connect with any interested board membersÂ
Workforce Investment Panel
The panel opened with each panelist providing an overview of their organization, position, and workforce related efforts. Â Questions were posed to address program development, challenges, stakeholder engagement, and program success. Â After the formal panel, there was an open question and answer session. Panelists included Nina Menis- Kids Matter, Rick Trujillo- Nicor Gas, and Tracy Grant- Veterans Business Project.Â
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:50am.
