October 29, 2025

10.29.25 Full Board Meeting Minutes.pdf

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Full Board Meeting Minutes October 29, 2025

2:00pm 

Richland County Job and Family Services 

Mansfield, OH 

2:00pm  Welcome and Call to Order, Roll Call of Voting Members, Approval of Minutes  

-        Motion to approve June 2025 meeting minutes made by Randa Payne, Second by Jenni Paramore, passed by unanimous vote

2:05pm  Natalie Longmeier, Executive Director of Marion Matters; Employer Resource Network 

-        Ms. Longmeier gave a presentation on the ERN Network, the results of their work, and the resources provided.

2:20pm  Membership Updates 

•        Katielyn McFarland, new member (Replacement for Mandy Davis) 

-        Introduction made to the board

•        Makenna Laser – Crawford Partnership

-        -Motion made my Melinda Crall to nominate Makenna Laser to the board to represent the Crawford Partnership (Economic Development), Second made by Jenni Paramore. Passes unanimously. The nomination will be taken to the Board of Governors in January 2026

•        Board Chair Vacancy    

-        Nomination and motion made by Beth Delaney for Stephen Wolford to become new board chair, second by Lori Bedson, passes unanimously

2:30pm Agency Reports   - 

•        Crawford County   - Suzy Cole provided an activity report for the Crawford OMJ Center – detail in packet

•        Richland County   - Heather provided an activity report for the Richland OMJ Center, Mitch Jacobson provided a highlight of youth activities (CCMEP). Flyer in packet

2:40pm    

•        Area 10 Financials  -

•        Innovation Grant Request NCSC 

-        Clint Knight presented a grant request from North Central State College to support Lunch and Lear activities in the TurboCert Program. The funding will be a total of $2000 that will be utilized from January 2026 through June 30, 2026. Lori Bedson made the motion to approve the funding, Melinda Crall gave the second – passes unanimously. Clint will get a contract developed and taken to the Board of Governors in January.

2:55pm Policy Update: Supportive Services Policy -Mileage (Edited Policy attached) 

-        The following changes were suggested to be made to the Supportive Services Policy Letter 08/02

1.               Training Mileage Reimbursement: The conditions for mileage reimbursement during training changed from a 2 week limit, and for training sites over 60 miles away to an ongoing reimbursement (paid monthly) for sites over 15 miles away, with a $75.00 weekly cap. Participant must maintain a "B" average in their coursework.

2.               Career Services Transportation: The earlier policy explicitly listed bus pass, cab, and gas voucher for career service transportation, whereas the revised policy adds general mileage reimbursements for individuals receiving career services.

3.               Participant Registration: The required registration system for individuals participating in career and training services was updated from being "Registered in OWCMS" to being "Registered in Advancement through Resources, Information, and Employment Services (ARIES)".

Motion to accept the policy change made by Jenni Paramore, seconded by Stephen Wolford. Passes unanimously.

3:05pm Ohio Means Job Center Certification – Review Committee 

-        Volunteers were taken for the OMJ Center Certification process (Lisa Marcum, Brian McPeek, Shannon Fletcher)

3:15pm 5 Year Regional Plan Update (Synopsis Attached) 

-        Clint gave an update on the 5 year plan process.

3:30pm Adjourn